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Increasing Political Power and Clout Rules of the Game: 501(c)3 and c4 Entities

Increasing Political Power and Clout Rules of the Game: 501(c)3 and c4 Entities. Sue Brown Director, NWF Action Fund November 17, 2010. The NWF Action Fund advocates for the conservation interests of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life and political stripes.

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Increasing Political Power and Clout Rules of the Game: 501(c)3 and c4 Entities

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  1. Increasing Political Power and CloutRules of the Game:501(c)3 and c4 Entities Sue Brown Director, NWF Action Fund November 17, 2010

  2. The NWF Action Fund advocates for the conservation interests of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life and political stripes. We are committed to encouraging participation in the democratic process and inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.

  3. Hold elected officials accountable through grassroots campaigns and media outreach. • Advocate for America’s wildlife and wild places at every level of government to pass policies that address our nation's top conservation concerns. • Empower wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts by providing them with the tools and resources to be a voice for wildlife in their communities and across the nation. • Mobilize voters by encouraging concerned citizens to vote, and to vote with conservation values in mind. What We Do:

  4. Basic Difference • Basic differences between 501(c)3 and (c)4 entities • Legal disclaimer: Basic guidance provided from materials from the Alliance for Justice and experience of staff and not to be considered formal legal guidance. • www.afj.org

  5. Main focus is education • Limited lobbying activity • Non-partisan activities • Ballot measures • Absolutely prohibited from electoral activities 501(c)3 entities:Charitable Organizations

  6. Fundraising/tax implications • Gifts are tax deductible • Foundations • Government grants • Corporate donations 501(c)3 entities:Charitable Organizations

  7. Main focus is Advocacy • Unlimited lobbying • Accountability • Ballot measures • Limited electoral work (less than 40% of annual expenditures) • Cannot coordinate electoral work with candidates/campaigns 501(c)4 entities:Social Welfare Organizations

  8. Fundraising/tax implications • Donations are not tax deductible • Corporate donations allowed (not tax deductible) • Foundations allowed but limited pool of foundations that fund 501(c)4s • Other federal taxes/reports required for 501(c)4s 501(c)4 entities:Social Welfare Organizations

  9. 501(c)4s and (c)3s in Action Accountability.

  10. 501(c)3 Ads

  11. Lobbying

  12. Nonpartisan Education Activities

  13. Electoral Work

  14. Electoral Work

  15. Ballot Measures California 2010: No on Prop 23

  16. QUIZ TIME!! Which organization can do this?

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