What is Lobbying? “Lobbying” is defined as carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence pending or proposed legislation. Attempting to influence legislation includes contacting, or urging members of the public to contact, members or employees of a legislative body to propose, support, or oppose legislation, and advocating for the adoption or rejection of legislation. …
Political campaign intervention by 501(c)(3) organizations is absolutely prohibited. Yet earlier this month, nearly 1,500 preachers nationwide banned together for the election-season ritual of political pulpit preaching that has been taking place since 2008. Alliance Defending Freedom is a 501(c)(3) conservative group that “advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith” …
Our clients often ask whether they can participate in legislative and political activity. While we encourage clients to lobby on behalf of their interests within the limits prescribed by law (see our previous post), 501(c)(3) organizations cannot engage in activity that supports or opposes candidates for public office. As you know from reading our previous …
