Lobbying and Advocacy by Nonprofits
Learn how to advocate for your cause and your organization without fear. Gain knowledge about what is allowed within a 501(c)(3) charitable organization legally. Getting involved in the legislative process and having a say in policy discussions is not just an appropriate role for nonprofits, today more than ever, it?s a vital role.
Do you understand what ?lobbying? means as a matter of law? Are you managing a nonprofit and want more information on how much your organization can lobby? Are you uncertain about whether you or your nonprofit can advocate for certain positions? Are there current legislative proposals or possible reforms about which your nonprofit is concerned?
Join us to hear two Kansas City nonprofit law experts discuss permissible lobbying and advocacy for nonprofits. Lawyers Bruce R. Hopkins and Virginia C. Gross will provide answers to the following:
- What are the parameters of advocating for your organization?
- What are the lobbying/advocacy limits for a nonprofit organization?
- How does lobbying differ from educational and political campaign efforts?
- Are there exceptions to lobbying that my organization should be utilizing?
- Can a nonprofit obtain certainty regarding its lobbying limits?
- How do we track and report our lobbying expenses?
Date and Time
Tuesday May 23, 2017
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Location
Nonprofit Connect
125 East 31st Street
Kansas City MO 64108
in the Community Room, KCPT Building
(Located under the big red tower)
Please park in one of the two lots directly north and across 31st Street from the station, leaving the main lot for KCPT staff and visitors with disabilities. Use caution when crossing the street.
Fees/Admission
This is a Nonprofit Connect members-only event.
No charge.
Contact Information
Noreen Bridgham
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