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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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Sample 501(c)(3) Organizational Policy for Election Season
This sample policy provides language you can use to remind your employees of the rules for 501(c)(3) employees.
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Election Activities of Individuals Associated with 501(c)(3) Organizations
The prohibition on 501(c)(3) organizations are participating in political activity does not apply to the activities of officers, directors, or employees of 501(c)(3)s who are acting in their individual capacity.
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Investing in Change in Texas: Private and Public Foundations May Fund Grantees That Lobby
In collaboration with Philanthropy Advocates, this guide highlights the way advocacy grantmaking can be a great way for...
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Umbrales de Divulgación de Cabildeo de California
La ley de divulgación de cabildeo del estado de California (la Ley de Reforma Política de California o CPRA por sus si...
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Comprendiendo las Reglas de Divulgación de Cabildeo de California: ¿Se aplican a su organización?
Además de cumplir con las normas federales de impuestos que rigen el cabildeo, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro qu...
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Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Permissible Activities
Provides examples of the kinds of advocacy activities that 501(c)(3) public charities and 501(c)(4) social welfare organ...
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Texas Voter Registration
Newly updated as of 6/09/2022 Guide on Texas voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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16 Grantmaking Characteristics to Effectively Support Public Policy Advocacy
Created in partnership with Dr. Sara Watson, this resource outlines the sixteen characteristics of grantmaking that best...
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Minnesota
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....

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