I am currently participating in a training program that reviews protocols 501c3 organizations for advocacy in Elections. It is in three parts with pdf and recordings. I’m hoping that the information is sharable and will post each part here for anyone who is interested.
How 501 (c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season
A PDF of the presentation is attached (I also have access to video if anyone needs – located HERE. In addition, below is a list of resources that Susan thinks you will find helpful after the training:
- Election Checklist for 501(c)(3)s
- Election Activities of Individuals Associated with 501(c)(3) Organizations
- The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations
- Sample 501(c)(3) Organizational Policy for Election Season
- Legal Tips on Using Social Media for Advocacy
- Board Members and Election-Year Activities
- Praising and Criticizing Incumbents: How 501(c)(3)s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Official Actions
These episodes from Rules of the Game: the Bolder Advocacy Podcast can also be helpful:
- “Can We Say That?”: Election-Year Advocacy Rule for 501(c)(3)s
- Individual vs. Organizational Activities
- Nonpartisan Election Year Advocacy
- Ballot Measure Insights
- Voter Registration Revisited