Bolder Advocacy

In California, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, labor unions, and trade associations (as well as for-profit businesses) are permitted to support and oppose state-level candidates. This fact sheet explains how and what activities are permitted. Read More

Guide on California lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions. Read More

Is your organization active in California legislative or administrative policy change? California has a sunshine law des...

Guide on California voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives. Read More

This fact sheet discusses what type of reporting may be required for nonprofits supporting or opposing ballot measures i...

This is the definitive guide to the state’s lobbying laws and regulations for nonprofits and foundations influencing public policy in California. It will assist nonprofits in complying with California’s lobbying disclosure law, the Political Reform Act. Read More

Do you or your nonprofit organization advocate in the City of Los Angeles? If so, you may be required to register as a l...

Nonprofits that lobby must comply with two distinct sets of laws: Federal tax law setting the amount an organization can lobby, and state, federal and in some cases local laws that impose certain reporting and disclosure obligations. This fact sheet explains when a nonprofit (or its employees) must register as… Read More

The ballot initiative process in California can be an effective tool for nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) public charitie...

Does your nonprofit organization advocate in the City and County of San Francisco? If you spend $2,500 or more in one mo...