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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:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
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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:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20251010T143013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T143119Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20251010T143324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T143341Z
UID:10000059-1779976800-1779980400@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-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20251010T143535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T143550Z
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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-7/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20251010T143806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T143806Z
UID:10000061-1781013600-1781017200@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-6/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20251010T143952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T144209Z
UID:10000062-1782309600-1782313200@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Should We Form a 501(c)(4)?
DESCRIPTION:Many 501(c)(3) organizations want to do more than their tax status allows\, which is where 501(c)(4)s come in. If you’re curious about the advantages of creating a new 501(c)(4) organization\, this workshop will help. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe various advocacy activities 501(c)(4) organizations can engage in\, including lobbying and partisan election-related activities;\nHow affiliated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations can work together;\nTips for staying in compliance with your 501(c)(4) status; and\nWhat kinds of election-related activities and independent expenditures are permissible for 501(c)(4)s\, and how much of this activity is allowed.
URL:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-should-we-form-a-501c4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-should-we-form-a-501c4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T181825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181825Z
UID:10000063-1783519200-1783522800@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-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T182123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182123Z
UID:10000064-1784037600-1784041200@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-8/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T182411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182411Z
UID:10000065-1785420000-1785423600@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-5/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T182659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182659Z
UID:10000066-1785852000-1785855600@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-10/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T182936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182936Z
UID:10000067-1786629600-1786633200@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-7/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T183330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T183330Z
UID:10000068-1787061600-1787065200@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-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-evaluating-and-strengthening-your-advocacy-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T184642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184642Z
UID:10000069-1788357600-1788361200@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-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-nonprofit-can-influence-policy-through-ballot-measure-campaigns-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T184844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184844Z
UID:10000070-1789567200-1789570800@afj.org
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-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-rules-for-advocacy-grantees-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260313T185033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T185033Z
UID:10000071-1790258400-1790262000@afj.org
SUMMARY:Public Webinar: Foundations and Election Related Activities
DESCRIPTION:If 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-2/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundations-and-election-related-activities-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T175132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175132Z
UID:10000072-1790863200-1790866800@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-8/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-501c3s-can-educate-and-advocate-during-election-season-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T175324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175324Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-the-advantages-of-501c4s-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T175544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175544Z
UID:10000074-1793109600-1793113200@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-6/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-preparing-for-politically-motivated-attacks-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T180733Z
UID:10000075-1794405600-1794409200@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-8/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-foundation-support-for-lobbying-and-other-advocacy-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T180921Z
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UID:10000076-1795096800-1795100400@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-5/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3s-recordkeeping-can-enhance-your-advocacy-potential-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T181122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181122Z
UID:10000077-1795528800-1795532400@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-4/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-rules-that-apply-to-your-social-media-and-other-online-activities-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181252Z
UID:10000078-1796220000-1796223600@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-9/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-building-nonpartisan-partnerships-with-501c3s-501c4s-unions-and-political-organizations-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183837
CREATED:20260316T181425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181425Z
UID:10000079-1796911200-1796914800@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-11/
LOCATION:https://afj.org/ba-event/public-webinar-how-your-501c3-can-influence-policy-for-the-greater-good-11/
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