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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
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Texas, We Have a Problem. Now Is the Time To Fix It.
Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort | February 24, 2021
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Influencing the Redistricting Process
Redistricting begins in 2021, once the 2020 Census results are delivered to the states.1 Redistricting is how the U.S. divides up communities for the purposes o
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EP. 01 — “Can We Say That?”: Election-Year Advocacy Rule f
| August 19, 2020
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Central Valley 501(c)(3)s Are Advocating for a Complete Census Count i
Bolder Advocacy | August 14, 2019
As the 2020 census draws nearer, 501(c)(3) public charities in California's Central Valley are gearing up to ensure a complete and accurate census count.
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Mays and May Nots for Coalitions
By pooling resources, engaging in joint policy discussions and strategizing, coalitions can stretch dollars, draw on collective expertise, and maximize efforts
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Mays and May Nots for Funders
By pooling resources, engaging in joint policy discussions, and strategizing, funder groups can stretch dollars and maximize efforts to create a more just socie
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Lifecycle of California Legislation
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Los Angeles County Lobbying Factsheet
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Alliance for Justice and Council on Foundations File Amicus Brief
| July 17, 2018
On January 31, 2017, Alliance for Justice and Council on Foundations filed a joint amicus brief in Parks Foundation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue in the U
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Amplify Your Voice: Lobbying Do’s and Don’ts
You have a voice - it's time to use it. Lobbying is a key way nonprofits can advance their mission, amplify the voices of their supporters, educate policymakers
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The Nonpartisan Analysis, Study, or Research Exception to IRS Lobbying
The nonpartisan analysis, study, or research exception (“nonpartisan analysis exception”) is one of four categories of exceptions to the IRS definitions of lobb
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Private Foundations May Advocate
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Public Foundations and Advocacy
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Public Charities Can Lobby: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
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Bolder Advocacy Weighs in on Local Advocacy Rules in San Francisco and
Nona Randois | September 29, 2017
The San Francisco Ethics Commission recently proposed to ban “behested payments” – when someone donates to charity at the request of a public official.