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Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Resources related to political advocacy and lobbying activities.
Raffles are a popular fundraising tool, especially for nonprofits and community organizations looking to engage their supporters in a fun, chance-based way to raise money for good causes. However, the legality and rules around hosting a raffle vary widely across the United States. In some states, raffles are considered a form of gambling, which can be heavily regulated or even prohibited. Understanding the legal requirements and restrictions is essential for any organization planning a raffle.
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- Policy Conversations bring together nonprofit leaders and local elected officials (mostly state legislators) to discuss public policy issues that are important to charitable nonprofits and the people and communities they serve.
- What nonprofits need to know about the current federal grant landscape.
- These small-group sessions include real-time dialogue, collaborative breakout room activities, and meaningful conversations about how any nonprofit can take its first steps in the voter engagement space.
- Stretch beyond the obvious and look outside your circle to find unlikely but powerful partners.
- Join the National Council of Nonprofits and Public Service Promise for a FREE expert-led webinar on how to access student loan relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and actions you can take to protect this critical program from unlawful attempts by the Trump Administration to undermine it.
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By: David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
The Center has received a variety of questions from nonprofits about a recent policy decision from the Internal Revenue Service regarding political speech by churches. This blog post provides answers to these questions. Disclaimer: Nothing in this blog post should be construed as legal advice for your nonprofit.