CAN's Policy Accomplishments

CAN's advocacy, lobbying, and public policy work have resulted in fairer legislation for nonprofits, heightened awareness among public officials of the impacts their decisions have on nonprofits, a growing nonprofit voice in Sacramento, and the publication of key resources for decision-making.

Fairer Legislation for Nonprofits

CAN and its partners have saved California nonprofits millions of dollars and many headaches by ensuring that legislation and regulations do not negatively impact the sector:

In numerous actions, CAN and its collaborations have promoted government streamlining, improved access to grants and contract information, and sponsored legislation to reduce administrative burdens on nonprofits.
CAN and its partners have saved California nonprofits tens of millions of dollars by stopping or amending legislation that would have levied undue burdens on the state’s charities.

Heightened Awareness among Public Officials

Because of CAN and its partners, lawmakers are more informed about the impact of proposed legislation and policies on nonprofits. A refrain regularly heard in Sacramento now is, “What impact will this legislation have on nonprofits?” – a question rarely asked before CAN and its partners got into the game.

Growing Nonprofit Voice in Sacramento

CAN and its public policy partners have built the nonprofit sector’s public policy influence in Sacramento and throughout the state:

2,000 sector leaders receive the Nonprofit Neighborhood which contains information on the latest policy news.
2,500 California nonprofit leaders participate annually in CAN’s advocacy, lobbying, and issues workshops.
Host monthly Legislative Briefing calls for CAN members.
CAN staff respond to hundreds of Managers' Helpline calls each year to help nonprofits comply with laws and hone their advocacy skills.
CAN staff give frequent interviews to major media outlets and periodicals on public policy developments.

Key Resources for Decision-Making

CAN publishes key information about the nonprofit sector to keep policy-makers, thought leaders, and nonprofit executives informed of the facts:

CAN’s signature publication, Facts and Fallacies: Setting the Record Straight on California's Nonprofit Community, is distributed to nonprofits, foundations, legislators, and members of Congress.

Questions?

E-mail Ken Larsen or call him at (213) 347-2070, ext. 203.