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Election-Related Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations
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The IRS permits 501(3)(3) charities to engage in a variety of election-related activities, if conducted in a nonpartisan manner. This guide, prepared by Rosemary E. Fei, principal at Silk, Adler & Colvin, discusses the guiding authority with respect to 12 specific types of activities for nonprofits. (November 2003; PDF, 6 pages)
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Author: Rosemary E. Fei
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Date: 12-1-2003
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Passing Laws: The Short Version
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Brief description of the legislative process, written by Nancy Amidei of the Civic Engagement Project.
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Author: Civic Engagement Project
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Date: 11-18-2003
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Tracking Budget Items in the Legislature
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Brief guide for tracking budget items in the legislature, written by Nancy Amidei of the Civic Engagement Project.
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Author: Civic Engagement Project
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Date: 11-18-2003
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Lobbying
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Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest has collected the questions regarding lobbying asked most often by charities-- including activities involving accountability, federal funds, foundations, media, elections, ballot initiatives and referenda, foreign governments, and additional resources-- in this 2004 document. (PDF, 13 pages)
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Author: Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest
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Date: 1-26-2004
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Guidelines for Candidate Campaign Activity by Individuals Associated with a 501(c)(3) Charity
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Though 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations cannot take sides in elections for public office, the leadership, board, and staff retain their First Amendment rights and ability to directly engage as individuals in campaign-related activity-- so long as their actions are not attributed to the charity by the IRS. (Fall 2003 publication; PDF, 3 pages)
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Author: Silk, Adler & Colvin
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Date: 12-3-2003
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Rulemaking Process for Washington State Agencies
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Sample chart outlining a state's rulemaking process.
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Author: David Del Villar Fox
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Date: 11-18-2003
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