Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying 101
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
12:00 PM via Zoom
501(c)(3) organizations play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials. These actions may be consistent with or conflict with a nonprofit’s position on a topic. In partnership with Bolder Advocacy, the Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence will present a virtual workshop on Wednesday, November 16, to provide 501(c)(3) organizations with a clear understanding of what kinds of advocacy activities they can engage in, how to maximize advocacy, and when communications can be considered lobbying.
In this seminar, you will learn:
- How lobbying is defined
- How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities
- Yearly lobbying limits for charities
- How to maximize the amount your organization is allowed to spend on lobbying
- Tips on how to take advantage of the definitions of lobbying
- How to apply the rules on lobbying to measure ballot activities
About the Presenter
Tim Mooney is senior counsel with the Bolder Advocacy Program at Alliance for Justice. He provides one-on-one technical assistance for nonprofit advocates, teaches nonprofit and election law workshops and writes on these issues for Bolder Advocacy publications. Tim serves on the board of directors of Pigs & Pugs Project, a charity that supports pig sanctuaries and pug rescue organizations. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies from Syracuse University/SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and his J.D. from Pace University School of Law.
Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Program Planning for Impact
In-person session | Thursday, December 1
Parts 2 and 3 of the ‘Program Planning for Impact’ Series
Program Planning for Impact
In-Person Workshop
Thursday, December 1, 2022
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
(100 Adams Avenue, Scranton)
Presented by Laurel Molloy of Innovations Quantified
Breakfast and lunch are included.
The Program Planning for Impact training series continues on Thursday, December 1, with two 3-hour in-person segments at the Hilton Scranton.
The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence has partnered with Laurel Molloy of Innovations Quantified to present a 3-part series to teach nonprofit organizations how to understand, measure, maximize, and communicate their impact in a meaningful way.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes a continental breakfast beginning at 9 a.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Includes lunch beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Now Accepting Applications:
The University of Scranton 2023-2024
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program
The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management has announced the launch of the 2023-2024 Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program application round for Cohort 4; a comprehensive, practitioner-focused program that tackles the pressing leadership challenges of high-potential nonprofit leaders throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
To learn more about this program, and to apply, click here.