Donation Lobbying Policy 
Bonterra
JULY 9, 2025
Whether you’re raising awareness, influencing policy, or mobilizing supporters, successful advocacy requires more than one-off actions; it takes strategic, personalized engagement across the entire supporter journey. What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying.
Grant Writer Team
APRIL 3, 2025
However, donations are not tax-deductible for donors. Because of this, 501(c)(4)s are often funded through membership dues, grants, donations, and grants. Unlike 501(c)(3) charities, these organizations can engage in lobbying and political advocacy if related to their mission. What makes a 501(c)(4) Unique?
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Bonterra
JUNE 27, 2025
Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees. What is a not-for-profit organization? What is a for-profit organization?
Candid
OCTOBER 7, 2024
It will also explore how many 501(c)(4) organizations there are in the United States and how many can actually be considered “political,” that is, engaged in politics explicitly with a focus on influencing government policy or elections. When it comes to political activity, 501(c)(4)s can engage in unlimited lobbying.
DoJiggy
MARCH 5, 2024
Understanding the nuances of 501(c)(3) donation rules is essential for nonprofit organizations seeking to maximize their potential and ensure compliance with legal standards. DoJiggy provides a powerful fundraising platform and a wealth of charity resources, and a question we often get asked is: “Am I following 501(c)(3) Donation Rules?”
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 7, 2024
lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. Likewise, donors will not owe gift tax on those donations to the social sponsor. For many reasons, particularly for donors motivated to fund advocacy work, donations to a social sponsor may be an attractive option.
Sharpshooter Communications
AUGUST 13, 2021
Dana’s plain English: It’s a legit nonprofit that gets most of its operating revenues from donations - not fees for service - and doesn’t have investments that pay dividends. So let’s say someone donates a piece of land to a nonprofit. They are allowed to lobby as a primary activity but they cannot support political candidates.
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