Public Charities Can Lobby:

How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good

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

• How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.