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[CANCELLED] Lobbying, Advocacy, and Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year

May 19, 2016 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Free

Registration (required): This event has been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.

Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP

This seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year including the following questions:

  • What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?
  • When and how is it okay for a nonprofit to lobby and what happens if a nonprofit crosses the line?
  • Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?
  • Does federal election law apply to 501(c)(3) organizations?

Refreshments will be available.

This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Jericho Road Lawrence.

Organizer

Machiko Sano Hewitt
Phone
617.544.3434 ext. 102
Email
msanohewitt@lawyersclearinghouse.org

Venue

Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center – White Fund Room
78 Amesbury St.
Lawrence, MA 01840 United States
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