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As election season heats up, nonprofit leaders are asking: Where’s the line between personal political activity and organizational risk?

🎧 Tune in for actionable guidance on protecting both your voice and your organization’s mission: https://t.co/LLzaQVMIJB

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Advocating in Texas? New lobbying registration rules could affect your organization sooner than you think.

We break down the Texas Ethics Commission’s latest changes — and what they mean for nonprofits and advocates. https://t.co/UoDB0DzS5Z

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Hawaii just became the first state to advance the “Corporate Power Reset” movement — a new legal strategy that could reshape nonprofit advocacy and political spending nationwide.

Read our analysis here: https://t.co/CFGILCTwSg

[Alliance for Justice @AFJustice]

Nonprofits speaking out during election season? The rules can get blurry. 🎙️ New Rules of the Game episode breaks down issue advocacy, incumbents, candidates, + compliance guardrails.

https://t.co/rdixEVk6L5

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Yesterday's SCOTUS decision in Louisiana v. Callais delivered a massive blow to the Voting Rights Act AND the nonprofits working to protect them. Here’s how nonprofits can still engage in advocacy and drive voter turnout.

Read @NatalieAFJ's latest here: https://t.co/rN348GuNtv

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Hosting candidates this election season? Learn how 501(c)(3)s stay nonpartisan while educating voters AND how 501(c)(4)s can go further. #NonprofitAdvocacy https://t.co/FM6aMBzb1T

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

If you’re reusing advocacy content, the IRS “subsequent use rule” matters. Learn how it impacts grassroots lobbying + how 501(c)(3)s can stay compliant.

Read more:
https://t.co/yMK2BP2AeV

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Special elections are happening across the country right now. Ballot measures are shaping policy in real time 🗳️

Learn how nonprofits can engage, influence outcomes, and strengthen democracy in our newest podcast episode: https://t.co/W599heNjk8

[Independent Sector @IndSector]

Nonprofits have a powerful role to play in strengthening democracy, especially during the midterm season.

Join our partners @npvote, @AFJustice, and @LWV for Voices in Action: Strengthening Democracy Through Nonpartisan Voter Engagement.

This live webinar will explore practical ways nonprofits of any size can connect everyday work with meaningful civic participation while ensuring communities have access to trusted voter information.

📅 May 5, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM ET

Register and be part of the conversation: https://t.co/Cs1gh8xSOi

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

With special elections — like in Virginia — putting our democracy to the test, nonprofits can’t afford to sit this out. Ballot measures put power in voters’ hands.

Here’s how c3s can step up in this moment → https://t.co/AOVugfIXC7

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Nonprofits: ready to turn your everyday impact into civic power? ✊🏾

Join our Voices in Action kickoff + get tools to engage communities this midterm season. Sign up now:

https://t.co/P8HKbwVV8z

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Texas in 2026: midterms, new maps, & big legislative signals for 2027. 🗳️

Nonprofits: here’s how to engage voters & policy safely, plus key dates to know.

Read more: https://t.co/96B7xbvBgq

[ReImagine Appalachia @newdeal4us]

Organizations have plenty of maneuvers they can use to influence policy to the benefit of communities. So, let's get familiar with them! Join us to learn what activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy!

Register @ https://t.co/Xg9RcIkHtp

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[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

New Ask Us Anything episode 🎧
Can nonprofits register voters? Show up at ICE rallies? Push back on local policy? Yes — but there are rules. Learn how to advocate smart + stay compliant.

https://t.co/4ChTVb8Kq0

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Worried about lobbying limits? Our new factsheet breaks down the “self-defense” exception — how nonprofits can speak to lawmakers without it counting as lobbying.

View, share, or download here: https://t.co/C9U6DDxrFV

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Confused about what your nonprofit must disclose? Our updated Get Your 990 Guide breaks down federal public disclosure rules — so you know exactly what to share, when it matters most.

View, share, or download here: https://t.co/xgEsD2W8IB

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Our very own Shannon Williams and Brittany Leonard are speaking at #FOTH2026 next Tuesday, March 17, on Strengthening Organizational Resilience. Joining hundreds of philanthropic sector leaders and advocates in Washington, D.C. for Foundations on the Hill 2026. 🏛️

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

We’re opening the docket. ⚖️

New court cases could shape how tax-exempt orgs advocate on the issues they care about.

With Emma Olson Sharkey of @EliasLawGroup, we break down what it means for you. https://t.co/X98pT9wfMT

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Nonprofits are at the center of the NIL era. We break down NCAA settlement fallout, tax + governance questions, and what emerging federal rules mean for compliance and college athletics.

Tune in to our latest episode of ROTG to learn more: https://t.co/bByQJ1lSNH

[AFJ Bolder Advocacy @AFJBeBold]

Running voter registration as a 501(c)(3)? 🗳️⚖️

#ROTG Ep. 150 answers your top questions on staying compliant with tax law, federal election law & state rules — just in time for midterms. https://t.co/4H6mJbBFYc