BONUS | “You can’t be political”

Can nonprofits talk about politics? Why are we afraid to talk about social and political issues? 

There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s allowed. Those misconceptions keep nonprofits from boosting their impact and mobilizing your donors and community members.

In this episode, we’re going to clarify some of the myths about politics and how your organization can be part of having conversations about issues that are important to your work. 

Resources: 

• The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations by Bolder Advocacy
• Permissible Election Activities Checklist by Nonprofit Vote
• IRS restrictions - 501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4) Tax-Exempt Organizations 
• Be The Ones has a free nonpartisan voters guide that explains 10 state & local positions you should know before heading to the polls and how their jobs directly impact issues like reproductive justice, education, and voting access.

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.

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