Advocacy and Lobbying Managers' Helpline

Nonprofit Policy Day gathers nonprofit, government and philanthropic leaders from across the state each March to discuss issues of pressing importance to California's nonprofit sector. Please click here to find out more.

Alliance for Justice works to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the public interest community's ability to influence public policy and foster the next generation of advocates. It provides research and publications, trainings, membership and a Justice Selection Project database that keeps track of the nominees and the judges in all the courts that make up the Federal Judiciary.

Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest promotes, supports and protects 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance charitable missions. It provides training, publications and resources aimed at enhancing and protecting nonprofit lobbying rights.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations monitors and responds to federal legislation and connects nonprofit advocacy efforts state-by-state to enhance the work of state associations in protecting and promoting nonprofit voices in the halls of power. It also provides a very useful collection of Resources for Engaging in the Policy Process.

Independent Sector monitors and responds to federal legislation and publishes resources on nonprofit lobbying and advocacy, including 10 Reasons to Lobby for Your Cause.

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Adovacy and Lobbying Managers' Helpline

1. What can nonprofits do during campaigns and elections?

There are very specific guidelines that dictate what kinds of campaign- and election-related activities nonprofit organizations may engage in. Please click here for an outline of your rights and prohibitions during candidate campaigns and here for an outline of guidelines governing nonprofits during elections. If you have further questions or concerns, please e-mail Ken Larsen or call him at (916) 402-1335.

2. Is my organization subject to the Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004?

Please read through this article or this one -- or better yet, both -- for the specific provisions of the Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004. If you have further questions or concerns, please e-mail Ken Larsen or call him at (916) 402-1335.

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