Bolder Advocacy Resource Library

In addition to complying with the federal tax rules governing lobbying, nonprofits working in California need to keep state lobbying requirements in mind. California has a sunshine law designed to reveal who has influence on California politics, and that sunshine law may apply to your organization. An organization is required to register and report its California lobbying activities if it exceeds specific monetary thresholds, or if an employee(s) of an organization spends enough time communicating with certain state officials. This factsheet will help you understand more about the California Political Reform Act (CPRA) and these rules differ from federal tax rules and certain local sunshine laws.

Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.

Guide on Texas lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.

Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.

Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources.

This glossary consists of frequently used terms and phrases in the advocacy world.

Este glosario incluye términos y frases de uso frecuente en el mundo de la abogacía.

Designed to save the valuable time of organizing groups and others, this document synthesizes the results of this research by outlining seven key components to consider when evaluating organizing work.

When it comes to advocacy, knowing what type of organization you are is the first step. Depending on your tax exempt status, the laws surrounding advocacy differ and directly impact what you can (or can’t) do through advocacy.

Equipping your foundation’s staff and trustees with the information and strategies needed to better leverage critical dollars, expertise, and people.

ACT! Quick is a short version of Alliance for Justice’s Advocacy Capacity Tool (ACT!).

The Advocacy Capacity Tool (ACT!) is designed to help your organization become more effective at advocacy. By completing this tool, you will have a comprehensive snapshot of your organizational advocacy capacity.

IRS form to make 501(h) election.

IRS form to make 501(h) election.