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Foundation Advocacy Grants: What Grantees Need to Know
The rules that govern advocacy funding and the different kinds of advocacy that you can choose to engage in as a nonprofit.
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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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Nonpartisan Candidate Education: How 501(c)(3)s Can Talk to Candidates
501(c)(3)s are prohibited from supporting or opposing a candidate or political party, so they must be careful when meeting with and educating candidates.
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Nonpartisan Candidate Education: How 501(c)(3)s Can Talk to Candidates During an Election Year
501(c)(3)s are prohibited from supporting or opposing a candidate or political party, so they must be careful when meeti...
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Foundation Advocacy Grants: What Grantees Need to Know
The rules that govern advocacy funding and the different kinds of advocacy that you can choose to engage in as a nonprof...
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501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Collaboration
501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s—affiliated or otherwise—may work together to coordinate their advocacy activities to furth...
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Virginia – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Virginia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying....
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Georgia Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Georgia lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions....
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Georgia Voter Registration
Guide on Georgia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives...
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Georgia – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Georgia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying. ...
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Georgia Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on Georgia campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting a...
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Minnesota – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Minnesota, and whether or not they are considered lobbying....

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