How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good

Jan 6, 2026 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Equity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event

Offered by Bolder Advocacy and Alliance for Justice, gain a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.

Participants will learn:

How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined; 
One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying; 
Yearly lobbying limits for charities; 
Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and 
How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.

Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.