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Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age
Learn about the best practices for nonprofits as they navigate digital advocacy.
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The Connection
Learn about best practices for affiliated organizations and the role 501(c)(4) organizations play in our democracy.
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Maximizing Your Advocacy
This guide helps nonprofit leaders maximize their advocacy by granting unused lobbying capacity from a (c)(3) to a (c)(4).
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Best Practices for Foundations Supporting Multi-Entity Work
Bolder Advocacy partnered with New Left Accelerator to create this resource outlining 12 best practices for foundations...
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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Respond to Dobbs v. JWHO
This week, we learned that the Supreme Court is poised to strip millions of the right to access abortion care. Everyone,...
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Mississippi Lobbying Disclosure FAQs
Designed to help your nonprofit determine if lobbying rules in Mississippi might apply to your state or local work. ...
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Advocacy vs. Lobbying: Language Guide
Bolder Advocacy Guest Contributor Dr. Sara Watson distinguishes between advocacy (non-lobbying) and lobbying activities....
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Advocacy Checklist
Bolder Advocacy Guest Contributor Dr. Sara Watson outlines 22 different facets of organizational readiness to participat...
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Grantees FAQ: 2022 Edition
Our recently revised Grantee FAQ guide aims to provide clarity for the nonprofits we serve and their grantees. The purpo...
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Actividades electorales de indivíduos asociados con organizaciones 501(c)(3)
Las organizaciones 501(c)(3) tienen prohibido participar en actividades políticas. ...
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Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age
Learn about the best practices for nonprofits as they navigate digital advocacy....
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Illinois
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....

Terminology

Learn the language of advocacy.

Types of Organizations

When it comes to advocacy, knowing what type of organization you are is the first step.