Bolder Advocacy Resource Library

Nonprofits can hold their elected officials accountable for how they serve their constituents.

This factsheet explains the process of redistricting in California.

Encourage States to Waive Income Limits for Temporary Census Workers

Candidates for public office sometimes make statements about abortion and reproductive rights that are incorrect, or with which nonprofits disagree and may wish to set the record straight.

In this election season, candidate campaigns, organized under federal tax law as 527 organizations, are quickly staffing up with new employees whose role is to spread their candidate’s message.

501(c)(3)s are prohibited from supporting or opposing a candidate or political party, so they must be careful when meeting with and educating candidates.

The rules that govern advocacy funding and the different kinds of advocacy that you can choose to engage in as a nonprofit.

501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s—affiliated or otherwise—may work together to coordinate their advocacy activities to further their respective goals. While 501(c)(3)s may work together with 501(c)(4)s, they must structure their activities to ensure they do not jeopardize their tax-exempt status. This resource provides details on how 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s can work together.

Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Laredo Code of Ordinances requires individuals and organizations who lobby in Laredo to register with the city and file activity reports if they meet certain requirements

By pooling resources, engaging in joint policy discussions and strategizing, coalitions can stretch dollars, draw on collective expertise, and maximize efforts to create a more just society.

When (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s work together, either in coalitions of advocacy groups or in groups of funders with a shared social change goal, the law does not always provide clear answers on the parameters of collaboration.

This graphic will help 501(c)(3) organizations working in coalition with non-501(c)(3) organizations to determine if their activities are permissible for a (c)(3) organization. During election years, (c)(3)s should ensure they are not engaging in activities that support or oppose any candidate for public office.