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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your Nonprofit Can Influence Policy Through Ballot Measure Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:On the frontlines of participatory democracy\, nonprofits are increasingly using ballot measures as a creative way to move policies and community funding forward. Having a thorough understanding of the laws that govern nonprofit participation in initiatives and referenda is an important strategy to effective advocacy. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow a 501(c)(3) organization can support or oppose ballot measures;\nHow ballot measure expenditures apply to a 501(c)(3)’s lobbying limits;\nHow a 501(c)(3) organization can work in a coalition with a 501(c)(4) on an initiative;\nHow state ballot measure laws may affect nonprofit involvement in ballot measure campaigns; and\nHow ballot measure campaigns can be funded.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251010T143013Z
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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
DESCRIPTION:When our laws and policies work for us\, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in\, what communications count as lobbying\, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;  \nOne easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;  \nYearly lobbying limits for charities;  \nTips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and  \nHow to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-9/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251010T142820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T165345Z
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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundations and Election-Related Activities
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This webinar has been canceled. Please contact us at baprogram@afj.org if you have any questions. Thanks!  \nIf you work for a foundation that wants to engage in and/or fund election-related activities\, you need this training!  It reviews the federal tax rules governing public and private foundation support for election-related activities and also explains the types of activities in which foundations may be involved\, such as issue advocacy\, voter guides\,  and candidate debates and forums. In addition\, the session covers ballot measures and examines the special rules for private foundations and voter registration drives. The workshop is designed for foundation staff and trustees. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow private and public foundations can fund nonpartisan election-related activities;\nSpecial rules for private foundations looking to fund voter registration; and\nHow foundations can conduct civic engagement work.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundations-and-election-related-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251010T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142124Z
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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, Unions and Political Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Different types of organizations are increasingly collaborating on lobbying\, voter engagement\, and other advocacy activities\, but they need to be aware of the rules governing organizations with different tax-exempt statuses.  If your organization wants to engage in coalition work with multiple types of tax-exempt organizations\, this workshop will help explain how different types of nonprofit organizations can work together while staying in compliance with the law. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe different roles of 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, unions\, and political organizations;\nThe federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together;\nThe legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations\, such as funding and fundraising constraints; and\nPermissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits\, including election-year activities.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-7/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251010T142535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142625Z
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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundation Rules for Advocacy Grantees
DESCRIPTION:501(c)(3)s can advance their missions in several ways\, including lobbying. Knowing how to approach foundations to obtain grants that cover advocacy is an art and can tremendously improve a nonprofit’s chances to earn and retain this critical funding. This workshop will help you better understand the rules that apply to various types of foundations so you can work smarter when requesting support for advocacy. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy different types of foundations must follow different rules;\nHow those rules affect advocacy grantmaking;\nWhat activities foundations may legally fund\, and \nHow to structure grant proposals to obtain support for advocacy campaigns.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-rules-for-advocacy-grantees/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-rules-for-advocacy-grantees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251010T141748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T141748Z
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SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks
DESCRIPTION:The more successful nonprofit advocates become\, the more their organizations are placed under the microscope by individuals and groups who would like to see them fail. Nonprofits (and their staff) are sometimes attacked for political reasons as they engage in successful advocacy and civic engagement efforts\, such as voter registration and education. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of how to identify and prepare for politically motivated attacks. Participants will learn: \n\nHow to identify politically motivated attacks\,\nBest practices for responding to false narratives\,\nHow to protect yourself on social media\, and\nHow to train your staff and volunteers to respond to these situations.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T171659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T171924Z
UID:10000053-1774965600-1774969200@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of how a 501(c)(4) organization can effectively – and legally – promote issues important to the community it serves. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law applies to 501(c)(4)s’ lobbying and election-related activities;\nWhat kinds of election-related activities and independent expenditures are permissible for (c)(4)s\, and how much of this activity is allowed; and\nHow state lobbying disclosure and campaign finance laws apply to 501(c)(4) organizations.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-the-advantages-of-501c4s-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-the-advantages-of-501c4s-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T171445Z
UID:10000052-1773928800-1773932400@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season 
DESCRIPTION:Though public charities must remain nonpartisan\, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season\, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. After this session\, you will have a better understanding of how to safely engage in nonpartisan advocacy during an election.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow you can continue to advocate for your issues during election years;  \nHow you can educate the public through candidate forums and questionnaires;  \nHow you can respond to candidate statements objectively;  \nHow you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally; \nHow you can safely support or oppose ballot measures without being partisan; and \nHow staff and volunteers’ partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-5/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T171024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T171024Z
UID:10000051-1772546400-1772550000@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your Nonprofit Can Influence Policy Through Ballot Measure Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:On the frontlines of participatory democracy\, nonprofits are increasingly using ballot measures as a creative way to move policies and community funding forward. Having a thorough understanding of the laws that govern nonprofit participation in initiatives and referenda is an important strategy to effective advocacy. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow a 501(c)(3) organization can support or oppose ballot measures;\nHow ballot measure expenditures apply to a 501(c)(3)’s lobbying limits;\nHow a 501(c)(3) organization can work in a coalition with a 501(c)(4) on an initiative;\nHow state ballot measure laws may affect nonprofit involvement in ballot measure campaigns; and\nHow ballot measure campaigns can be funded.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T170713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170713Z
UID:10000050-1772028000-1772031600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, Unions and Political Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Different types of organizations are increasingly collaborating on lobbying\, voter engagement\, and other advocacy activities\, but they need to be aware of the rules governing organizations with different tax-exempt statuses.  If your organization wants to engage in coalition work with multiple types of tax-exempt organizations\, this workshop will help explain how different types of nonprofit organizations can work together while staying in compliance with the law. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe different roles of 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, unions\, and political organizations;\nThe federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together;\nThe legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations\, such as funding and fundraising constraints; and\nPermissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits\, including election-year activities.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-6/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T165818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170330Z
UID:10000049-1770818400-1770822000@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Rules That Apply to Your Social Media and Other Online Activities
DESCRIPTION:Over the past several years\, there has been a dramatic increase in the avenues available to nonprofits to communicate their messages to an ever-wider audience. While the communication methods offered by social media may be new\, the rules that govern advocacy by nonprofits have not changed.  If your organization utilizes Twitter\, YouTube\, Facebook\, Instagram\, Snapchat or any other social media platform\, this workshop is for you! \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow your nonprofit can take advantage of social media while staying in compliance with laws that govern advocacy;\nHow to treat social media and other communications in the context of lobbying limits for 501(c)(3) organizations; and\nHow 501(c)(3) organizations can avoid violating campaign intervention rules during an election season.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-rules-that-apply-to-your-social-media-and-other-online-activities-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-rules-that-apply-to-your-social-media-and-other-online-activities-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170151Z
UID:10000048-1770300000-1770303600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Private and public foundations can play an important role in advocacy by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on their issues. After this workshop\, your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities you can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts. Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy?  Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby?  Wondering whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue?  This training answers these questions and more! The workshop is designed for foundation staff and trustees. \nParticipants will learn: \n\n Why public and private foundations should support advocacy;\nAn overview of activities that constitute advocacy and public policy work;\nVarious advocacy roles for foundations;\nThe tax code’s definitions of lobbying;\nActivities that are exceptions to the definitions of lobbying\, including those which private foundations can engage in;\nRules for private and public foundation grants to nonprofits that lobby\, including general support\, specific project\, and multi-year grants; and\nGrant agreement language that permits support for policy work.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-6/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T165045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170037Z
UID:10000047-1769695200-1769698800@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season 
DESCRIPTION:Though public charities must remain nonpartisan\, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season\, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. After this session\, you will have a better understanding of how to safely engage in nonpartisan advocacy during an election.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow you can continue to advocate for your issues during election years;  \nHow you can educate the public through candidate forums and questionnaires;  \nHow you can respond to candidate statements objectively;  \nHow you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally; \nHow you can safely support or oppose ballot measures without being partisan; and \nHow staff and volunteers’ partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T165949Z
UID:10000046-1769004000-1769007600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks
DESCRIPTION:The more successful nonprofit advocates become\, the more their organizations are placed under the microscope by individuals and groups who would like to see them fail. Nonprofits (and their staff) are sometimes attacked for political reasons as they engage in successful advocacy and civic engagement efforts\, such as voter registration and education. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of how to identify and prepare for politically motivated attacks. Participants will learn: \n\nHow to identify politically motivated attacks\,\nBest practices for responding to false narratives\,\nHow to protect yourself on social media\, and\nHow to train your staff and volunteers to respond to these situations.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20251008T163547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T165917Z
UID:10000045-1767708000-1767711600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
DESCRIPTION:Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good\nWhen our laws and policies work for us\, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in\, what communications count as lobbying\, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;  \nOne easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;  \nYearly lobbying limits for charities;  \nTips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and  \nHow to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-public-charities-can-lobby/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-public-charities-can-lobby/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182043Z
UID:10000043-1765288800-1765292400@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, Unions and Political Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Different types of organizations are increasingly collaborating on lobbying\, voter engagement\, and other advocacy activities\, but they need to be aware of the rules governing organizations with different tax-exempt statuses.  If your organization wants to engage in coalition work with multiple types of tax-exempt organizations\, this workshop will help explain how different types of nonprofit organizations can work together while staying in compliance with the law. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe different roles of 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, unions\, and political organizations;\nThe federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together;\nThe legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations\, such as funding and fundraising constraints; and\nPermissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits\, including election-year activities.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-5/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T181636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181636Z
UID:10000042-1763042400-1763046000@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3)’s Recordkeeping Can Enhance Your Advocacy Potential
DESCRIPTION:Recordkeeping and reporting compliance is an important strategy for effective advocacy. Proper recordkeeping is essential to meeting your advocacy goals. It can help your organization comply with filing obligations\, obtain funding\, inform strategic planning\, and stay focused on your mission. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to track your lobbying time and expenses so that your 501(c)(3) organization stays within its lobbying limits;  \nHow a 501(c)(3) reports its lobbying to the IRS\, such as on the Form 990 or Form 990-EZ;  \nHow tracking and reporting varies depending on whether a charity measures its lobbying under the insubstantial part test or the 501(h) expenditure test;  \nHow state and local law may require additional tracking and reporting; and  \nVarious options for keeping track of lobbying activities and expenditures.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T181339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181339Z
UID:10000041-1762437600-1762441200@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
DESCRIPTION:When our laws and policies work for us\, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in\, what communications count as lobbying\, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;  \nOne easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;  \nYearly lobbying limits for charities;  \nTips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and  \nHow to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-8/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T192508Z
UID:10000040-1761832800-1761836400@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Advocacy Rules for Foundation Grantees
DESCRIPTION:501(c)(3)s can advance their missions in several ways\, including lobbying. Knowing how to approach foundations to obtain grants that cover advocacy is an art and can tremendously improve a nonprofit’s chances to earn and retain this critical funding. This workshop will help you better understand the rules that apply to various types of foundations so you can work smarter when requesting support for advocacy. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy different types of foundations must follow different rules;\nHow those rules affect advocacy grantmaking;\nWhat activities foundations may legally fund\, and \nHow to structure grant proposals to obtain support for advocacy campaigns.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-to-raise-to-fund-your-advocacy-work-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-to-raise-to-fund-your-advocacy-work-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180948Z
UID:10000039-1760623200-1760626800@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Private and public foundations can play an important role in advocacy by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on their issues. After this workshop\, your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities you can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts. Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy?  Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby?  Wondering whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue?  This training answers these questions and more! The workshop is designed for foundation staff and trustees. \nParticipants will learn: \n\n Why public and private foundations should support advocacy;\nAn overview of activities that constitute advocacy and public policy work;\nVarious advocacy roles for foundations;\nThe tax code’s definitions of lobbying;\nActivities that are exceptions to the definitions of lobbying\, including those which private foundations can engage in;\nRules for private and public foundation grants to nonprofits that lobby\, including general support\, specific project\, and multi-year grants; and\nGrant agreement language that permits support for policy work.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-5/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T180743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T183343Z
UID:10000038-1759932000-1759935600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks
DESCRIPTION:The more successful nonprofit advocates become\, the more their organizations are placed under the microscope by individuals and groups who would like to see them fail. Nonprofits (and their staff) are sometimes attacked for political reasons as they engage in successful advocacy and civic engagement efforts\, such as voter registration and education. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of how to identify and prepare for politically motivated attacks. Participants will learn: \n\nHow to identify politically motivated attacks\,\nBest practices for responding to false narratives\,\nHow to protect yourself on social media\, and\nHow to train your staff and volunteers to respond to these situations.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T180513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180513Z
UID:10000037-1758808800-1758812400@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
DESCRIPTION:When our laws and policies work for us\, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in\, what communications count as lobbying\, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;  \nOne easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;  \nYearly lobbying limits for charities;  \nTips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and  \nHow to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-7/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T175321Z
UID:10000036-1758031200-1758034800@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, Unions\, and Political Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Different types of organizations are increasingly collaborating on lobbying\, voter engagement\, and other advocacy activities\, but they need to be aware of the rules governing organizations with different tax-exempt statuses.  If your organization wants to engage in coalition work with multiple types of tax-exempt organizations\, this workshop will help explain how different types of nonprofit organizations can work together while staying in compliance with the law. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe different roles of 501(c)(3)s\, 501(c)(4)s\, unions\, and political organizations;\nThe federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together;\nThe legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations\, such as funding and fundraising constraints; and\nPermissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits\, including election-year activities.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180128Z
UID:10000035-1756908000-1756911600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How California’s Disclosure Laws Affect Nonprofits When Lobbying for Lasting Change
DESCRIPTION:True: Nonprofits can safely\, legally\, and effectively engage in state-level advocacy and lobbying work in California. \nAlso True: California nonprofits need to understand the rules that apply to their lobbying activities under state and federal law. \nThis training is designed for all tax-exempt organizations doing policy work at the state-level in California.  \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWho must register as a lobbyist in California; \nWhen an organization (or its employees) should start filing California lobbying disclosure reports; and\nThe definitions of activities that are considered “lobbying” under California state law and how those definitions differ from IRS lobbying definitions. 
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-californias-disclosure-laws-affect-nonprofits-when-lobbying-for-lasting-change-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-californias-disclosure-laws-affect-nonprofits-when-lobbying-for-lasting-change-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175909Z
UID:10000034-1755698400-1755702000@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3)’s Recordkeeping Can Enhance Your Advocacy Potential
DESCRIPTION:Recordkeeping and reporting compliance is an important strategy for effective advocacy. Proper recordkeeping is essential to meeting your advocacy goals. It can help your organization comply with filing obligations\, obtain funding\, inform strategic planning\, and stay focused on your mission. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to track your lobbying time and expenses so that your 501(c)(3) organization stays within its lobbying limits;  \nHow a 501(c)(3) reports its lobbying to the IRS\, such as on the Form 990 or Form 990-EZ;  \nHow tracking and reporting varies depending on whether a charity measures its lobbying under the insubstantial part test or the 501(h) expenditure test;  \nHow state and local law may require additional tracking and reporting; and  \nVarious options for keeping track of lobbying activities and expenditures.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T175556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175556Z
UID:10000033-1755180000-1755183600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of how a 501(c)(4) organization can effectively – and legally – promote issues important to the community it serves. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law applies to 501(c)(4)s’ lobbying and election-related activities;\nWhat kinds of election-related activities and independent expenditures are permissible for (c)(4)s\, and how much of this activity is allowed; and\nHow state lobbying disclosure and campaign finance laws apply to 501(c)(4) organizations.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-the-advantages-of-501c4s/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-the-advantages-of-501c4s/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T175309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182929Z
UID:10000032-1753884000-1753887600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Rules That Apply to Your Social Media and Other Online Activities
DESCRIPTION:Over the past several years\, there has been a dramatic increase in the avenues available to nonprofits to communicate their messages to an ever-wider audience. While the communication methods offered by social media may be new\, the rules that govern advocacy by nonprofits have not changed.  If your organization utilizes Twitter\, YouTube\, Facebook\, Instagram\, Snapchat or any other social media platform\, this workshop is for you! \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow your nonprofit can take advantage of social media while staying in compliance with laws that govern advocacy;\nHow to treat social media and other communications in the context of lobbying limits for 501(c)(3) organizations; and\nHow 501(c)(3) organizations can avoid violating campaign intervention rules during an election season.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-rules-that-apply-to-your-social-media-and-other-online-activities-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-rules-that-apply-to-your-social-media-and-other-online-activities-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20250130T175041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T183024Z
UID:10000031-1752588000-1752591600@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
DESCRIPTION:When our laws and policies work for us\, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in\, what communications count as lobbying\, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.   \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;  \nOne easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;  \nYearly lobbying limits for charities;  \nTips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and  \nHow to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.  
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-6/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20241210T183312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T153606Z
UID:10000030-1751983200-1751986800@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Evaluating and Strengthening Your Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Figuring out how to evaluate your advocacy doesn’t have to be hard! This workshop is designed to help nonprofits and foundations get started with advocacy evaluation in practical ways. Throughout the session\, participants will gain exposure to a broad range of user-friendly – and mostly free! – evaluation tools and resources designed to help with everything from developing a theory of change to putting together an evaluation plan. The session also includes an extended overview of Alliance for Justice’s advocacy capacity assessment tools – ACT! and ACT! Quick – which are designed to help organizations and coalitions understand their “readiness” to engage in advocacy efforts. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe “fundamentals” of advocacy evaluation theory and practice \nPractical tips and resources on how to build capacity to evaluate and advocate \nWhere to find user-friendly advocacy evaluation tools and resources 
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-evaluating-and-strengthening-your-advocacy-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-evaluating-and-strengthening-your-advocacy-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183915
CREATED:20241210T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183139Z
UID:10000029-1750168800-1750172400@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Private and public foundations can play an important role in advocacy by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on their issues. After this workshop\, your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities you can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts. Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy?  Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby?  Wondering whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue?  This training answers these questions and more! The workshop is designed for foundation staff and trustees. \nParticipants will learn: \n\n Why public and private foundations should support advocacy;\nAn overview of activities that constitute advocacy and public policy work;\nVarious advocacy roles for foundations;\nThe tax code’s definitions of lobbying;\nActivities that are exceptions to the definitions of lobbying\, including those which private foundations can engage in;\nRules for private and public foundation grants to nonprofits that lobby\, including general support\, specific project\, and multi-year grants; and\nGrant agreement language that permits support for policy work.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-4/
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