No Worry Lobbying
An Alliance for Justice Training
Newark, New Jersey
Friday, January 11, 2008
9:15A.M. – 2:45 P.M.
New JerseyImmigration Policy Network
89Market Street, 8th Floor
Newark,NJ07102
Immigration is one of the key issues in this year’s primaries and will remain a central focus as the presidential election approaches. This training will provide immigrant rights organizations with the know-how on non-profit advocacy parameters, non-profit tax regulations, and the opportunity to network with likeminded organizations in their region. The training is being offered through support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Four Freedoms Fund. Topics to be covered during the training include:
- Affecting the passage or defeat of ballot initiatives;
- Getting out the immigrant vote; and
- Fundraising from foundations for advocacy projects.
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Space is limited, so please RSVP to Christine Antoine at
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New Jersey Immigration Policy Network
89 Market St., 8th Floor
Newark, NJ07102
January 11, 2008
Agenda
9:15-9:30 Introductions
9:30-10:30 Lobbying Rules for 501(c)(3)s
a) Lobbying limits
b) What is Lobbying?
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Lobbying (continued)
c) Direct Lobbying vs. Grass Roots Lobbying
d) Lobbying Exceptions
e) Recordkeeping
11:45-12:30 Obtaining Funding for Advocacy Efforts: Private foundations
vs. public foundations
a) Earmarked grants
b) General support grants
c) Specific project grants
d) Importance of clarity in language
e) Tips & Examples of Good vs. Bad language
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:30 Permissible Election-Related Activities
a) Facts and Circumstances Test
b) Permissible Nonpartisan activities for 501(c)(3)s
a) Issue Advocacy
b) Voter Education
c) GOTV & Voter registration
d) Candidate Education
e) Individual Activity
2:30-2:45 Closing Remarks/Evaluations
Co-Sponsored by:
American Dream Fund
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s
Local Immigrant Integration Initiative |
