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What the 2020 Election Results Mean for Nonprofits
(November 20, 2020 webinar) Join the Center for a webinar where Vice President for Public Policy & Advocacy David Heinen shares the potential implications that the 2020 election results could have on nonprofits.
Nonprofits Communicating Data to External Audiences
Explores "strategies to effectively communicate program data with external stakeholders such as policymakers, funders, and clients."
Nonprofits and Permissible Election Activities
(September 3, 2020 webinar) In this webinar, you'll learn the basics about what 501(c)(3) nonprofits can and can’t do in an election year.
Advocacy for Every Nonprofit
(February 6, 2020 webinar) Advocacy should be an important part of the work of every nonprofit. Share questions, tools, and approaches to advocate for your mission
Advocacy 101: What Nonprofits Can (and Can’t) Do in Election Years (and Every Day)
(January 30, 2020 webinar) This webinar will explore what it means for a nonprofit to be an advocate and the differences between “advocacy,” “lobbying,” and “political activities.” We will explain what types of activities are and aren’t permissible for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and their staff, board members, and volunteers, particularly in an election year with many highly polarizing contests on ballots in March and November.
Prepare Your Nonprofit For Disaster
(July 24, 2019 webinar) NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) President Daniel Alteneau shares key steps nonprofits can take to protect themselves from the next disaster and craft plans to assist survivors following the event.
Guide to Family Forward Workplaces
The Guide to Family Forward Workplaces provides tools for employers of all sizes with practical tips for selecting and implementing 16 family-friendly workplace practices.
Make Advocacy a Part of Every Board Member's Duty
Understanding the importance of getting nonprofit board members engaged in advocacy.
Bolder Advocacy - Ask an Expert
Have a burning advocacy-related question? Bolder Advocacy offers an "Ask an Expert" service, where you can submit your question to their advocacy coaches.
Taking the 501(h) election
Learn how to lobby and advocate for your cause while still maintaining your organization's tax exempt status.
Lobbying Tracking Guide
This brief chart to help nonprofits understand tracking related to federal and state lobbying.
The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Boards
This guide is a tool for facilitating ongoing board dialogue on your organization's legal right to advocate and for helping you cultivate a culture of standing for your mission in all possible ways.
What Nonprofits Can and Cannot Do in an Election Year
A short list of what are permissible election-related activities for nonprofit organizations.
Personal Visits with Legislator
Offers some helpful tips to prepare you to meet with your legislator.
13 Ways To Create Good Luck in the Legislature
Tips that can help you succeed in any state legislative session.