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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.
Details
- Date: May 19, 2016
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Time:
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Cost: Free
- Event Category: Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
- Event Tags:501c3, advocacy, campaigns, election, election events, election law, election year, klein hornig, lobbying, nonprofits, political activities, political events, teresa santalucia
Organizer
Venue
- Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center – White Fund Room
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78 Amesbury St.
Lawrence, MA 01840 United States + Google Map