June 5, 2025 at 12 pm ET via Zoom
June 5, 2025 at 12 pm ET via Zoom – 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. This workshop gave attendees a clear understanding of what advocacy activities their 501(c)(3) could engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize non-lobbying advocacy.
Participants learned:
- 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.