Bolder Advocacy Resource Library

This factsheet provides an overview of the LDA registration thresholds applicable to charities, foundations, 501(c)(4), union and for-profit organizations. The thresholds under the LDA do not limit your organization’s lobbying, but rather impose certain disclosure and reporting obligations.

Raising public awareness is key to advocating for racial justice and immigrant rights. This factsheet provides three powerful strategies to help you amplify the message and create change.

Key lobbying considerations, along with links to helpful resources, for 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors and their projects who are engaging in advocacy work

This graphic can help you determine if your communication is considered lobbying under federal tax law rules for electing 501(c)(3) organizations. It does not cover situations or communications that take place in a candidate election context.

Demystifying and debunking myths around affinity bar associations and lobbying...

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.

By implementing strategic tracking methods, your organization not only ensures compliance but also maximizes lobbying limits, opens doors to funding opportunities, fuels informed strategic planning, and improves overall organizational management.

La ley de divulgación de cabildeo del estado de California (la Ley de Reforma Política de California o CPRA por sus siglas en inglés) establece ciertos umbrales de cabildeo. Una vez que se superan esos umbrales, la CPRA obliga a las personas y a las entidades que cabildean en varias oficinas estatales registrarse y/o rendir informes.