Bolder Advocacy Resource Library

This guide offers clear and concise information on the range of legal questions that could arise when nonprofits consider working on a ballot initiative.

Let’s dispel some myths: nonprofit organizations, including foundations, have many opportunities to ensure that their communities are well-represented at the ballot box. Yes, there are rules for conducting and funding voter registration drives, but nonprofits don’t need to avoid these activities. Rather, it is important to understand the rules so you can plan your activities this election season.

Nonprofits can hold their elected officials accountable for how they serve their constituents.

This factsheet explains the process of redistricting in California.

Encourage States to Waive Income Limits for Temporary Census Workers

Candidates for public office sometimes make statements about abortion and reproductive rights that are incorrect, or with which nonprofits disagree and may wish to set the record straight.

In this election season, candidate campaigns, organized under federal tax law as 527 organizations, are quickly staffing up with new employees whose role is to spread their candidate’s message.

501(c)(3)s are prohibited from supporting or opposing a candidate or political party, so they must be careful when meeting with and educating candidates.

The rules that govern advocacy funding and the different kinds of advocacy that you can choose to engage in as a nonprofit.

501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s—affiliated or otherwise—may work together to coordinate their advocacy activities to further their respective goals. While 501(c)(3)s may work together with 501(c)(4)s, they must structure their activities to ensure they do not jeopardize their tax-exempt status. This resource provides details on how 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s can work together.