Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good 

Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good 

March 28, 2023
10:00-11:30 am

Webinar

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When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.

Participants will learn:

  • How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;
  • One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;
  • Yearly lobbying limits for charities;
  • Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and
  • How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.

This session complements Being a Player: A Guide to the IRS Lobbying Regulations for Advocacy Charities. Please note this session will not cover lobbying rules specific to Louisiana, however we will provide resources in our post-session follow up.

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 10:00-11:30 am. This session is free, but registration is required. Please click here to register for this webinar.

Meet Your Presenter

Victor Rivera Labiosa is a Bilingual Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy team and the Alliance for Justice’s Texas office, where he works with Spanish-and English-speaking nonprofit organizations to ensure they are maximizing their lobbying and advocacy efforts. He is passionate about amplifying the voices of the Latino community in Texas and across the United States. Prior to working for AFJ, Victor served as a Corporate and Real Estate associate for a full-service law firm in Puerto Rico.

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Victor obtained his law degree from Tulane University School of Law. He also earned an undergraduate B.A. from Duke University, where he majored in History and minored in Chemistry. In his free time, Victor likes to promote the wonderful things Puerto Rico has to offer, watch sports, and spend time with his dogs, Duke and Leo.