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Advocacy Resources

 Advocacy Organizations

blue bulletAlliance for Justice

The Alliance for Justice (www.allianceforjustice.org/nonprofit/) provides clear user-friendly information on everything you need to know about nonprofit election-related activities in free, downloadable documents.

blue bullet Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest

The Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (www.clpi.org) promotes, supports, and protects nonprofit advocacy and lobbying through:

  • Participatory workshops about how to launch a lobbying campaign
  • Information packets and lobbying guide
  • Technical assistance by phone and e-mail
  • Messaging and outreach

blue bullet National Council of Nonprofit Organizations
The National Council of Nonprofit Organizations (NCNA) tracks public policy changes on the national level.

blue bullet V3 Campaign
The V3 Campaign works to make sure the voice of the nonprofit sector is heard by decision-makers.  from candidate forums, to directly asking those running for office about the concerns of the nonprofit sector.

blue bulletVoting and Elections:  Free Guide for Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network has published a useful guide outlining how charities can get involved in the electoral process without breaking the law.  “Nonprofits, Voting & Elections” lists activities nonprofits can and cannot pursue, describes specific initiatives such as how to create a voter’s guide to candidates, and answers frequently asked questions on this topic.  Available as a free download at www.nonprofitvote.org

 

 


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