Credit Details
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
February 25, 2025
Credit Eligible In:
California
$45
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Did you know that publicly-supported 501(c)(3) organizations have the right to lobby at every level of government? Can you rattle off an accurate definition of “lobbying” for your (c)(3) clients? And can you explain the difference between lobbying and partisan political activity?
The hard core truth is that (c)(3) public charities can lobby. But “lobbying” is so misunderstood that even some seasoned attorneys, grantmakers, and nonprofit leaders treat it like an obscenity. This program will help you:
Understand basic IRS lobbying definitions and limits for 501(c)(3) public charities;
Dispel common myths about nonprofit advocacy that may impact your legal guidance; and
Support your (c)(3) clients in (lawfully) sharing their hard-earned expertise with policymakers.
Sara Matlin, Principal of Matlin Legal, supports nonprofits and grantmakers in navigating lobbying, election-related, and advocacy funding laws. With 35+ years in the nonprofit sector, Sara helps clients translate IRS and California FPPC rules into advocacy, funding, and compliance strategies that match their organization’s values, risk tolerance, and capacity. She graduated with a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Golden Gate University. Before launching Matlin Legal, Sara served as Senior Bilingual Counsel with Bolder Advocacy at Alliance for Justice, a legal aid attorney for tenants and domestic violence survivors, a Spanish/English interpreter, and a community organizer in Central America and Alameda County. She leads the ACLU – North Peninsula Chapter’s Rapid Response Team and co-founded the San Mateo County Coalition for Immigrant Rights. In 2023, the ACLU of Northern California honored Sara with the Lola Hanzel Courageous Advocacy Award for her demonstrated commitment to preserving and defending the Bill of Rights.
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This program is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level and OnDemand subscribers. Economy members pay the full rate. Join first, then login to BHBA+ to access this program.
Watch any CLE and your certificate is automatically emailed to you within minutes and is also stored in your BHBA+ profile for easy access. Login to BHBA+ and effortlessly visualize your CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and stay ahead of your compliance requirements with our intuitive progress tracking. Stream all CLEs on your phone, tablet, and computer when and where they fit your schedule.
Live Webinars are free for all members. OnDemand is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level. Economy members pay the full rate.
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