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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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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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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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