Advocacy & Public Policy
Lobbying & Advocacy Tools
Nonprofit Center Public Policy page with tools, tips and tactics from the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
Advocacy Institute
Information on training in advocacy skills, networking with other activists, and one-on-one coaching for social justice nonprofits.
Advocacy Evaluation Update Newsletter
For people who are working to influence decision makers, and looking for a way to measure their success. It is produced on a roughly quarterly schedule. Since October 2009, AEU has been a co-production of Innovation Network and the Center for Evaluation Innovation.
Bolder Advocacy
Research, publications, public policy on advocacy, and details on the laws regarding advocacy.
Center for Effective Government
A nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and protecting nonprofit advocacy.
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
One of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
Economic Policy Institute
Nonprofit think tank created to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers.
Independent Sector
Leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.
IRS: "Election Year Activities for Nonprofits"
Fact sheet with information to help section 501(c)(3) organizations stay in compliance with the federal tax law.
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest nonprofit network, works through its member State Associations (like the Idaho Nonprofit Center!) to amplify the voices of America’s local community-based nonprofit organizations, help them engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities.
National Priorities Project
Analyzes and clarifies federal data so that people can understand and influence how their tax dollars are spent.
Nonprofit Vote
Founded in 2005, The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network (NVEN) partners with America’s nonprofits to help the people they serve participate and vote.
NPAction
An online resource hosted by OBM Watch to support capacity building for nonprofit advocacy.
Public Charites Can Lobby
Alliance for Justice has recorded these guidelines for 501(c)3 lobbying.
Nonprofit Center Public Policy page with tools, tips and tactics from the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
Advocacy Institute
Information on training in advocacy skills, networking with other activists, and one-on-one coaching for social justice nonprofits.
Advocacy Evaluation Update Newsletter
For people who are working to influence decision makers, and looking for a way to measure their success. It is produced on a roughly quarterly schedule. Since October 2009, AEU has been a co-production of Innovation Network and the Center for Evaluation Innovation.
Bolder Advocacy
Research, publications, public policy on advocacy, and details on the laws regarding advocacy.
Center for Effective Government
A nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and protecting nonprofit advocacy.
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
One of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
Economic Policy Institute
Nonprofit think tank created to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers.
Independent Sector
Leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.
IRS: "Election Year Activities for Nonprofits"
Fact sheet with information to help section 501(c)(3) organizations stay in compliance with the federal tax law.
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest nonprofit network, works through its member State Associations (like the Idaho Nonprofit Center!) to amplify the voices of America’s local community-based nonprofit organizations, help them engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities.
National Priorities Project
Analyzes and clarifies federal data so that people can understand and influence how their tax dollars are spent.
Nonprofit Vote
Founded in 2005, The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network (NVEN) partners with America’s nonprofits to help the people they serve participate and vote.
NPAction
An online resource hosted by OBM Watch to support capacity building for nonprofit advocacy.
Public Charites Can Lobby
Alliance for Justice has recorded these guidelines for 501(c)3 lobbying.
