Quick is a short version of the Advocacy Capacity Tool (ACT) that is designed to be completed in less than 15 minutes. Completing this tool provides an overview of your organization or coalition’s current capacity – or readiness – to engage in advocacy work." Available in English and in Spanish. #advocacy #evaluation
The guide includes sample forms and describes multiple options for tracking staff time, overhead expenses, and direct costs. #advocacy #lobbying #reporting
How much lobbying the foundation can do depends upon which of the two standards the foundation uses to measure its lobbying – the “ 501(h) expenditure ” test or the “ insubstantial part ” test. #advocacy #lobbying #philanthropy
This resource outlines permissable activities and what to avoid. #elections #advocacy
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501c3_Employees_Running_for_Office.pdf
Board members — as influential community leaders — can help increase the likelihood of your nonprofit’s success by engaging in advocacy. This article is a good handout to share with board members to get them started. #boardroles #advocacy
The-Boards-Role-in-Advocacy-An-Expectation-for-Engaged-Leadership.pdf
This case study provides a useful framework for thinking about how to tap into "pathways of influence" for your advocacy campaign. #advocacy
M+R_Pathways_of_Influence.pdf
While 501(c)(3) organizations may continue to engage in education and advocacy to promote their issues during the election season, they are strictly prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office
Commenting_on_Candidates_and_Campaigns.pdf
A how-to guide for meeting with elected officials One of the most rewarding things about serving as a nonprofit board member is the opportunity it affords to help create positive change through advocacy. This guide provides helpful tips for board members in preparing to meet with a legislator, including identifying which legislators to meet with learning from seasoned board members showing the organization’s impact #boardroles #advocacy #boards