Heather Burke | July 30, 2018
Nonprofit organizations that engage in public policy advocacy in California may have reporting obligations under California’s Political Reform Act (PRA) and its implementing regulations. Take a look at our resources below to learn more about the PRA and its impact on nonprofit advocacy in California, particularly with respect to…
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Nikhil Pillai | September 6, 2017
Public charities and private foundations can absolutely engage in executive branch advocacy, and speak out about their f...
ldinapoli | April 8, 2014
Lobbying is not only a perfectly legal activity for 501(c)(3) groups to engage in -- it is extremely effective....
Nikhil Pillai | December 11, 2017
We share Mr. Harsanyi’s enthusiasm for rigorous, good-faith arguments, and in that spirit feel compelled to point out th...
Heather Burke | July 28, 2018
501(c)(3) public charities may legally express positions on ballot initiatives, referenda, state constitutional amendments, city charter amendments, bond measures, and other policies put to a direct vote of the public (although they must be careful not to suggest support or opposition to any candidates for public office). Ballot measure advocacy…
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ldinapoli | October 27, 2017
LCF is strengthening the Latino voice and participation in public policy....
Khandker Islam | July 18, 2018
Ronnie Pawelko | March 13, 2018
Effective on January 1, 2017, the registration threshold for lobbying under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act has been...
Nikhil Pillai | September 19, 2017
Whether it’s because they disagree with the President’s travel ban or because they’re worried about voting rights, many ...
Heather Burke | August 29, 2018
While the census is still two years away, important and consequential decisions regarding census policy are being made t...
