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Foundation Engagement in Election Season
Quyen TuNatalie Roetzel OssenfortTim Mooney | August 10, 2022
On this episode, we’re covering the types of voter engagement and funding opportunities available to private and public foundations.
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Sample 501(c)(3) Organizational Policy for Election Season
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Election Activities of Individuals Associated with 501(c)(3) Organizat
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Investing in Change in Texas: Private and Public Foundations May Fund
In collaboration with Philanthropy Advocates, this guide highlights the way advocacy grantmaking can be a great way for foundations to leverage their dollars an
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Bolder Advocacy lanza nuevos recursos de cabildeo en español para orga
Sara Matlin | August 3, 2022
Juntas, estas dos hojas informativas brindan definiciones claras, umbrales divulgación y sugerencias útiles para las organizaciones que abogan por leyes, presup
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Candidate Education
Natalie Roetzel OssenfortLeslie BarnesVictor Rivera Labiosa | July 27, 2022
On this episode we’re going to look at ways a variety of tax-exempt entities can engage in outreach to candidates and engage with political parties.
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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 siglas en inglés) establece ciertos umbrales
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Comprendiendo las Reglas de Divulgación de Cabildeo de California: ¿Se
Además de cumplir con las normas federales de impuestos que rigen el cabildeo, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que trabajan en California deben tener en c
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The Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights Amid Rise in Mass Shootings: What
Victor Rivera Labiosa | July 14, 2022
In the wake of increasingly troubling instances of gun violence, President Biden signed a bipartisan bill into law that includes, among other things, an expansi
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Roe v. Wade is Overruled: What Nonprofits Need to Know Now
Monika Graham | July 8, 2022
The Court’s decision is a blatant violation of personal autonomy and could lead to the erosion of several other constitutional rights. This is why nonprofits sh
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Post Roe Advocacy
Natalie Roetzel OssenfortLeslie BarnesTim Mooney | June 27, 2022
Our team at AFJ Our team at AFJ is devastated but determined following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v Wade. This decision contains deeply flawed l
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Advocacy Against Gun Violence
Ryann AlonsoQuyen TuNatalie Roetzel Ossenfort | June 15, 2022
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16 Grantmaking Characteristics to Effectively Support Public Policy Ad
Created in partnership with Dr. Sara Watson, this resource outlines the sixteen characteristics of grantmaking that best supports effective policy education and
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Min
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in New
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Mic
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Ill
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.
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Be Bold and Advocate: Rules for Foundations Engaging in Advocacy in Te
In collaboration with Philanthropy Advocates, this factsheet provides a brief overview of both federal and state law so that your foundation can maximize its im
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Reproductive Rights Advocacy
Leslie BarnesTim MooneyQuyen Tu | May 11, 2022
While Roe v. Wade and the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy remains as we speak, nonprofits across the country are poised to act, should the Dobbs draf
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Get out the Vote
Quyen TuNatalie Roetzel OssenfortTim Mooney | May 6, 2022
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Nonprofits Have a Right and Responsibility to Respond to Dobbs v. JWHO
Leslie Barnes | May 5, 2022
Nonprofits can and should hold government accountable. To do so, public charities must act to further their charitable mission and remain nonpartisan.
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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, including nonprofits, has a right to re
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Texas Interim Charges: Why Nonprofits Should Sharpen their Advocacy St
Victor Rivera Labiosa | April 28, 2022
Issues of women’s rights, the education system, immigration, and access to the polls are on the clock.
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Advocacy in Action – Building the Bench
Natalie Roetzel OssenfortTim Mooney | March 21, 2022
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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 Col
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.
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Nonprofits’ Role in January 6th Investigations and Response
Tim Mooney | November 17, 2021
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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.