For many years, supporters of a candidate or a cause simply wrote a check and asked friends and colleagues to do the same. But the opportunities to influence elections and public policy have evolved significantly, allowing...more
6/3/2024
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Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Family Offices ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Foreign Nationals ,
High Net-Worth ,
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Pay-To-Play ,
Pension Funds ,
Political Contributions ,
Public Disclosure ,
Public Information ,
Reputation Management ,
Tax Planning
Many 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations shy away from lobbying and election-related activities out of concern for their tax status. But by failing to employ lobbying and political tactics, nonprofit organizations and...more
Effective July 20, 2023, nonprofit organizations and others making non-commercial calls using an artificial or prerecorded voice (known as robocalls) to residential lines may make no more than three such calls to a particular...more
New York recently adopted regulations impacting charitable organizations that are registered and required to file annual financial reports (the CHAR 500) with the New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau. These...more
It is no stretch to suggest that the upcoming midterm elections will be a hotbed of political activity across all spectrums. Each election cycle presents exciting opportunities for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and...more
4/1/2022
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Educational Institutions ,
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General Elections ,
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Political Campaigns ,
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State Elections ,
Universities ,
Voter Registration
Many nonprofit organizations will look to engage in various forms of political activity during the upcoming 2022 midterm elections. Understanding how to participate while complying with federal and state laws and regulations...more
1/28/2022
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501(c)(6) ,
Charitable Organizations ,
Citizens United ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Lobbying ,
Nonprofits ,
PACs ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Contributions