Webinar THURS: Lobbying: Just Do It (Legally)

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Dear Ive,

Lobbying: Just Do It (Legally) A Free IS Webinar Thursday, August 23 2-3 p.m. ET Learn the lobbying rules for nonprofits; give your mission a voice in policy debates while staying within the law.  Register Now

Lobbying. Too many charities and foundations are afraid of that word – or so afraid of "breaking the rules" that they just say no. But lobbying can be one of the most important parts of a successful public policy program, so we want you to be armed with the information you need to incorporate lobbying into your policy efforts.

Join us Thursday, August 23 for a free, interactive webinar on the lobbying rules for 501(c)(3)s. We'll discuss how to give your mission a voice in policy debates, while staying within the law.

This webinar is for advocates who are new to the sector and want to be sure they understand the rules. This webinar is also ideal for executive directors and board members who are thinking about getting started in lobbying.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• What counts as lobbying and what doesn't;
• What foundations can and cannot do, and how they can fund nonprofits who lobby;
• The most common misperceptions about nonprofit lobbying rules;
• How to calculate your lobbying limit;
• The difference between the "501(h) election" and the "insubstantial part" test; and
• How to document and report your lobbying expenditures.

A recent survey found that over half of government decision-makers and D.C. thought-leaders believe the ability of charitable nonprofits to engage in nonpartisan advocacy and lobbying has a significant impact on nonprofits' ability to achieve their missions. Yet, fewer than 20 percent of charities are doing any lobbying.

Register now for the August 23 lobbying rules webinar. Because this topic is so important, we are offering this special webinar to non-members for FREE. We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity and sign up today!

For more information on this event, email the IS Public Policy Department. We look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

The IS Public Policy Team