Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good

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April 21, 2026 at noon ET via Zoom

April 21 at 12 PM ET via Zoom – Join us for a training provided from Bolder Advocacy on lobbying information with nonprofits. When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy. 

Participants will learn:

• How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined; 
• One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying; 
• Yearly lobbying limits for charities; 
• Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and 
• How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.