Bolder Advocacy

501(c)(3) public charities — including houses of worship and public foundations — can boldly weigh in on legislation.

Public charities in Texas can and should engage in lobbying to influence public policy and protect the interests of their communities.

Advocacy grantmaking is a great way in which foundations can leverage their dollars and advance their missions.

Guide on Texas lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

A discussion and analysis of federal and state law applicable to charities and other not-forprofit organizations that engage in lobbying, voter registration, or

This factsheet explains the process of redistricting in California.

Common scenarios in Virginia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Guide on Georgia lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Guide on Georgia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives

Common scenarios in Georgia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Guide on Georgia campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.

Common scenarios in Minnesota, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Common scenarios in Maine, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Laredo Code of Ordinances requires individuals and organizations

Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Austin Ethics Review Commission requires individuals and organizatio

A chart comparing examples of communications that may be Independent Expenditures.

Common scenarios in Pennsylvania, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Frequently asked questions about lobbying in Delaware.

A one stop document for learning whether or not you communication is reportable in Delaware.

A flow chart to help determine whether or not your communication is considered lobbying in Pennsylvania.

Are you required to register as a lobbyist & report your lobbying activities? If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in the City o

Guide on Maryland voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Guide on Maryland lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Guide on Maryland campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.

If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in the city of El Paso, you may be required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbyi

Guide on District of Columbia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Guide on District of Columbia campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.

Guide on Colorado voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Guide on Massachusetts campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.

Guide on Massachusetts lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Guide on Massachusetts voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Is your organization active in California legislative or administrative policy change? California has a sunshine law designed to reveal who has influence on Cal

A guide on New Jersey voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Guide on Tennessee campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.

Guide on Tennessee lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Guide on Tennessee voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

Guide to Virginia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.

The ballot initiative process in California can be an effective tool for nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) public charities, to bring about change in public polic

The San Antonio Ethics Review Board requires individuals and organizations who lobby in San Antonio to register with the city and file activity reports if they

If you or your nonprofit works to impact public policy in the City of Corpus Christi, you may be required to register as a lobbyist. The general rule is that a

Guide on Delaware lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Does your nonprofit organization advocate in the City and County of San Francisco? If you spend $2,500 or more in one month on certain grassroots lobbying expen

If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in Houston, Texas you may be required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying act

Guide on D.C. lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.