Advocacy, Lobbying & Political Activity Training

Join Public Counsel Law Center on Tuesday, May 17 for a FREE live video conference training for nonprofits, co-sponsored by Public Counsel as part of Pfizer's Strategic Legal Thinking Seminars for Nonprofit Executives training series.

It seems like every day brings news of a more drastic budget cut, defunding notification or payment in lieu of tax proposal that will negatively impact nonprofit organizations and the vulnerable individuals that they serve.  Nonprofits do not need to be silent in the face of these threats for fear of jeopardizing their tax exempt status. By NOT lobbying for themselves or their clients, nonprofits fail to fully exercise their rights under federal tax laws which allow for generous lobbying limits. This seminar will discuss the issues nonprofits need to be aware of before engaging in advocacy activity, including:

• Federal tax law limits on lobbying
• Lobbying disclosure rules
• Lobbying vs. political campaign activity
• Balancing advocacy activity and broad community support

This program is designed for executive directors, chief administrative officers, and staff that engage in public advocacy. 
 
The seminar will be held at the officers of DLA Piper, 500 South Hope St., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90071, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  Parking validation and a light breakfast will be provided.

Please visit their website for more information.  Advance registration is required.  To register, click here.