The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds. By Heather MacIndoe, Lewis Faulk, and Mirae Kim Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds.

Lobbying

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.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this 1-hour live webinar, you’ll learn ins and outs of: Donors as advocates Advocates as donors Types of advocacy donors Grassroots advocacy and social fundraising Foundation, government and corporate support for advocacy Inspiring donors and capturing their passion Advocacy vs. lobbying You’ll come away with a solid understanding of the unique (..)

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Independent Sector (IS) released the results of a nationally representative survey of nonprofit institutions that found a significant decrease in nonprofit engagement in advocacy and lobbying over the last 20 years.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] In this time of drastic governmental funding cuts, many nonprofit leaders are wondering whether and how to be in touch with their elected officials. By all means, now is the time to be connecting with your government officials.

Government

Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference. Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it.

Lobbying

Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To accomplish these goals, unions involve themselves in the political process by lobbying the government, participating in campaigns, and donating to candidates. million on lobbying. . In 2020, unions spent $8 million on political campaigns and another $49.2

Lobbying

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even if you think that your area of interest could not possibly have been addressed by governance or the courts, there may be laws on the books that affect the handling and redistribution of specific or related resources. After many years of lobbying and hard work, the GSA was passed, enabling all parties to help people.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The report primarily focuses on think tanks it labels “autonomous and independent” — those which are not beholden from any single interest group or donor, and which have similar revenue and operational autonomy from any government entity. Husock does offer a caveat regarding lobbying activities.

Funding

DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2024

They are restricted in their lobbying activities and are prohibited from political campaign activities. Grants : Eligibility for government and private foundation grants, which can provide substantial funding for projects and operational costs. This level of involvement can raise questions like “Is a 501c4 organization a nonprofit?”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The Energy Information Administration , the US government's official source for energy statistics, reported that in 2006, electricity generation alone was responsible for 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the US. Lower the amount of electricity we consume.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 25, 2024

Don’t do this with government-funded grants. They might consider this lobbying! Network: Find someone who knows someone who knows someone who can mention your organization’s name to the Board. Of course, the fewer degrees of separation, the better. Invite the individual to see your program firsthand. But, be careful!

Applicant

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

I began my participation in the advocacy webinar with the perception that I do not participate in advocacy work because I am not holding a sign in front of a government building or lobbying for change with lawmakers, but I ended it realizing that I engage in advocacy every day.

Grant

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

They are allowed to lobby as a primary activity but they cannot support political candidates. Yeah, there was no lobbying involved there. 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.

Lobbying

Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. One reason is that, unlike 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(4) organizations have unlimited lobbying capacity.

Policy

Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As criminal barristers have seen, the more work that they have been prepared to do for nothing over the years, the more the government expected them to do.” Choice quote: “The secrecy enjoyed by DAFs has generated a whole lobbying movement focused on defending so-called donor privacy. Craig Kennedy outlines his solutions.

Lobbying

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

An NGO is a type of nonprofit organized at the local, national, or international level that works independently of any government involvement. Political organizations: Political nonprofits engage in advocacy, lobbying, and political activities to influence legislation and public policy. What is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)?

Insurance

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. In business, the customer and the payer are the same entity. That may or may not be making a charitable gift solicitation.

Finance

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 2, 2023

One-third of organizations are taking a stand on issues that affect government spending, policies on issues like abortion and climate change, compared with about half who did so in 2000. Tim Walz talks about the initiative. One likely reason: the polarized political climate that could cause trouble no matter what position they advance.

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