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September 29, 2026

Advocacy 101: Public Charities Can Lobby

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.

September 29, 2026 via Zoom

929 Public Charities Can Lobby

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
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