“Lobbying” Is Not a Four-Letter Word: Do You Know It When You See It?

Tuesday, February 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pacific via ZOOM

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Earn 1 CA CLE Hour

Meet the Speaker

Sara Matlin

Attorney and Consultant

Matlin Legal

About the Program

Did you know that publicly-supported 501(c)(3) organizations have the right to lobby at every level of government? Can you rattle off an accurate definition of “lobbying” for your (c)(3) clients? And can you explain the difference between lobbying and partisan political activity?

The hard core truth is that (c)(3) public charities can lobby. But “lobbying” is so misunderstood that even some seasoned attorneys, grantmakers, and nonprofit leaders treat it like an obscenity. This program will help you:

Understand basic IRS lobbying definitions and limits for 501(c)(3) public charities;
Dispel common myths about nonprofit advocacy that may impact your legal guidance; and
Support your (c)(3) clients in (lawfully) sharing their hard-earned expertise with policymakers.

This program is presented by the Nonprofit Law Section. Find out more about the section at BHBA.org.

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