Advocacy, Lobbying, and Public Policy

CAN's advocacy work aims to ensure that the policies, laws and regulations governing California nonprofits are fair and reasonable and do not hinder the work of the nonprofit sector.

CAN's Public Policy News

Recent Developments in the Relationship between Government and Nonprofits click here (PDF) (December 2009).
A State Legislation Key Bills Status Report of interest to California nonprofits click here (PDF) (October 2009).
Visit our Managers' Helpline for Advocates for articles, studies, and books you might like.

Update on the Economic Stimulus Package!
We are committed to providing our members with up-to-date information on the Economic Stimulus package.

Federal Initiatives Take Shape (posted 8/2009)
Economic Stimulus Legislation Update (posted 5/2009)
Grant Application Information, Tips and Resources (posted 4/2009)
COBRA Subsidy Program (posted 3/25/09)
CA Economic Recovery Portal (posted 3/23/09)
Federal Stimulus Funds (posted 3/3/09)
Information on the states that are accepting & distributing funds. (posted 3/2/09)
Grant Tips (posted 2/24/09)
Overview (posted 2/23/09)

Monthly Legislative Briefing Call-in
Monday, February 1, 2010
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

This is available to CAN members only. R.S.V.P. no later than January 4 to receive call-in information and background materials for this special 90-minute live phone briefing hosted by Ken Larsen, CAN’s Director of Public Policy.