How to Advocate Confidently as a Nonprofit

Learn what nonprofits can and cannot do in advocacy and how to use that space effectively.

About This Training

Many nonprofit leaders underestimate what they are legally allowed to do in advocacy and overestimate the risks. This training teaches participants the actual rules governing nonprofit advocacy, how to build advocacy into organizational strategy, and how to speak with confidence on behalf of the communities and issues the organization serves.

What You'll Learn

• What 501(c)(3) organizations can and cannot do legally in advocacy and lobbying
• How to distinguish between advocacy, lobbying, and political activity
• How to build advocacy into organizational strategy rather than treating it as separate from program work
• How to communicate policy positions clearly and confidently
• How to build relationships with policymakers that advance your mission

Practical Takeaways

• A clear understanding of the legal framework for nonprofit advocacy
• An advocacy readiness assessment for your organization
• A plan for building advocacy capacity into your existing work

Designed for: Executive directors, program directors, and policy staff in nonprofit organizations.