As you know from our previous post, the IRS has increased its scrutiny of nonprofit organizations engaging in political activity (as it does every 4 years during the presidential election cycle). This is because while 501(c)(4) organizations are allowed to engage in lobbying without limit, they are not allowed to act in favor of or …
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Advocacy Tips for Nonprofits
As we told you in a prior post, for many nonprofits, advocacy is an important tool for achieving exempt purposes. In a recent article published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, successful advocates offer tips to help charities defend their interests. The tips include thanking supportive politicians, developing an agenda, and taking a united position. You …
Debt Deal is Existential Threat to Nonprofits
The debt deal itself, as well deeper cuts coming from Congress, threaten millions of jobs in the nonprofit sector and the tens of millions of Americans who rely on their services.
The Congressional Attack on Non-Profits Continues
Congress eliminates disaster recovery aid for PBS stations
Texas United Way Exec Says "Fight for Survival"
Texas Nonprofit exec warns nonprofits to lobby or die.