Milano Nonprofit Management Knowledge Hub - Manager's Toolbox This site also offers tips for those new to lobbying. overviews of various laws affectingnonprofit organizations (most laws that affect businesses also http://www.newschool.edu/milano/hub/toolbox_legal.htm
Extractions: Please note that some of the documents listed within the Knowledge Hub are in Acrobat Reader format. To read this format, you may need to download Acrobat by clicking on the icon below: Topics Find Out What's Legal - Outside the U.S. Download Forms Find Out What's Legal - United States Find Attorneys General Offices ... Receiving Federal Funding Find Out What's Legal - Outside the U.S. The following resources provide general advice about laws affecting nonprofit organizations in the United States. If your organization is pursuing a lawsuit, or is concerned about defending against one, contact a qualified lawyer for legal advice. Checklist for NPO Laws The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law publishes this basic checklist of provisions that should be included in legislation governing NPOs. This is useful in assessing whether NPO legislation currently on the books or in draft form meets generally accepted international practices. Handbook on Good Practices for Laws Relating to Non-Governmental Organizations
Official's Lobbying Ties Decried for up to six years from matters that could affect his former lobbying firm or discussionsabout rulemaking that have weakened environmental laws and have http://www.commondreams.org/headlines02/0925-07.htm
Extractions: by Eric Pianin When several senators voiced concern in May 2001 that his extensive lobbying ties might conflict with his new job as deputy interior secretary, J. Steven Griles insisted it wouldn't be a problem. "I will do my utmost . . . to prevent the appearance of any improprieties or conflicts in terms of my prior associations," Griles told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during his confirmation hearing. He signed two letters pledging to recuse himself for up to six years from matters that could affect his former lobbying firm or the array of utilities, mining companies and other energy producers he represented.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lobbying And CILs (Revised 1998) documents will be covered in the remainder of this FAQ, there may be other federal,state, or local laws or regulations which affect the lobbying activities of http://www.ilru.org/ilnet/files/reading/lobbying.html
Extractions: Ed Roberts This FAQ addresses lobbying questions which have been raised during our training programs, technical assistance calls, and consultant work. It was originally developed in May 1997. We have just revised it in response to amendments made to OMB Circular A-122 In developing this FAQ, a study was conducted of pertinent regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Education, and then the answers were reviewed with an attorney specializing in lobbying issues and with John Nelson, chief of Independent Living Branch of Rehabilitation Services Administration and other officials of the Department of Education. We hope you find this FAQ useful, and we welcome any recommendations for improving it that you care to offer. 1. Are centers for independent living allowed to lobby? Yes, CILs may lobby; however, the types of lobbying activities that are permissible vary, depending on whether they are supported with federal or non-federal funds. In addition, a CIL's lobbying activities may be further limited by Internal Revenue Service regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Appendix B documents will be covered in the remainder of this FAQ, there may be other federal,state, or local laws or regulations that affect the lobbying activities of http://www.ilru.org/ilnet/files/bookshelf/guidelines/Appendixb.html
Extractions: Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions About Lobbying and CILs by Bob Michaels, Laurel Richards, Cynthia Dresden and Dawn Heinsohn It's easy to tell if a center's doing strong advocacy. Someone from the state is telling them they're not allowed to lobby. Ed Roberts This FAQ addresses lobbying questions that have been raised during our training programs, technical assistance calls and consultant work. It was originally developed in May 1997. We have just revised it in response to amendments made to OMB Circular A-122. In developing this FAQ, a study was conducted of pertinent regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Education, and then the answers were reviewed with an attorney specializing in lobbying issues and with John Nelson, chief of Independent Living Branch of Rehabilitation Services Administration, and other officials of the Department of Education. We hope you find this FAQ useful, and we welcome any recommendations for improving it that you care to offer. 1. Are centers for independent living allowed to lobby?
Legislative Effectiveness Committee Meeting Summary And these laws can adversely affect state revenues Grassroots approach The Brownamendment is a good example of a grassroots approach to lobbying Congress http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/am02summary.htm
Extractions: How Do We Fit in? The Role of the Private Sector in NCSL Meeting Session: Lobbying Your Congressional Delegation State legislators have to be persuasive lobbyists in order to carry their state's views to Washington, D.C. At a minimum, legislators have to learn how to sway their own Congressional delegation. This session explores the secrets to having success in your U.S. Capitol visits. Moderator: Representative Shane Broadway, Arkansas Panelists: Carl Tubbesing, Deputy Director, NCSL, Washington, D.C. Summary: Speaker Broadway got his start in the political world working as an intern for US Senator David Pryor for a summer. But he said it isn't until you become a state legislator that you realize the impact Congress can have on the states. He feels fortunate that two of Arkansas' members of Congress are former members of the state legislature. The state is fortunate to have them because they understand how the state operates and how Congressional decisions will affect the people back home.
MS Center For Nonprofits - Management FAQ's the laws and regulations that affect nonprofit organizations solicitation and registrationlaws, contact the get involved in legislative advocacy or lobbying? http://www.msnonprofits.org/faqmanage.htm
Extractions: Management The following information regards management of a nonprofit organization or charity. For more information on nonprofits in general or about the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits, please see our other FAQ pages. How can I get help on management issues in my nonprofit organization? How can I raise funds or get a grant for my organization? What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit
Washington State University Lobbying if the answer is framed to persuasively affect legislation If it is lobbying, it mustbe reported through the Neither WSU nor federal or state laws restricts an http://www.olympia.wsu.edu/Lobbying.stm
Extractions: The university encourages employees to have good professional relationships with state and federal elected officials and to be responsive to their questions and requests for information. University faculty and staff who work in communities around the state are particularly encouraged to have contact with public officials, including local legislators, so they know the nature of the university programs located in their legislative district and the assistance WSU can provide in addressing local needs. However, many contacts with elected officials are considered by state and federal law to be official "lobbying" on behalf of the university. In these instances, there are restrictions and reporting requirements on public employees who engage in these activities. The university's Government Relations office is responsible, on behalf of the president, for assisting employees with any questions regarding contacts with state and federal officials or political activity, reporting official lobbying, and ensuring that information is provided to legislators accurately and timely.
Policy Agenda and ultimately change how it will affect your state lobbying Q A for NonprofitsMany family support their funding sources and by the laws governing nonprofits http://www.frca.org/content/policy/adv_index.htm
Extractions: The Consensus Document represents a first-ever national agreement of a diverse group of parent, program, and policy leaders regarding what must be done to apply the family support approach in public policy. These leaders agreed that our nation must: Include parents and families in the development of public policies Provide and maintain training for families as leaders Ensure that families, parents, and community members are involved in planning and decision making about public services
Official's Lobbying Ties Decried (washingtonpost.com) over any particular matter that might directly affect his former lobbying firmor clients about rulemaking that have weakened environmental laws and have http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A62779-2002Sep24
Extractions: Wednesday, September 25, 2002; Page A01 When several senators voiced concern in May 2001 that his extensive lobbying ties might conflict with his new job as deputy interior secretary, J. Steven Griles insisted it wouldn't be a problem. "I will do my utmost . . . to prevent the appearance of any improprieties or conflicts in terms of my prior associations," Griles told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during his confirmation hearing. He signed two letters pledging to recuse himself for up to six years from matters that could affect his former lobbying firm or the array of utilities, mining companies and other energy producers he represented.
Washingtonpost.com: Term Limits Special Report The decision, however, will not affect state laws limiting the tenure Arkansas officialsand US Term Limits Inc., a lobbying group that intervened on the http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/termlimits/stories/052395.
Extractions: Tuesday, May 23, 1995; Page A01 The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states could not set term limits for members of Congress, saying American democracy was built on the principle that individual voters choose who governs and for how long. In a 5 to 4 decision, the court found that the states do not have the constitutional authority to regulate the tenure of federal legislators. The ruling effectively overturns term limits laws in 23 states and makes amending the Constitution the only sure means of restricting incumbency. "Allowing the several states to adopt term limits for congressional service would effect a fundamental change" in the Constitution, Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the court. "Any such change must come not by legislation adopted either by Congress or by an individual state, but rather . . . through the amendment procedures." He said a "patchwork" of state tenure qualifications would undermine the uniformity and national character of the Congress that the Founding Fathers sought. The Constitution lists only three qualifications for members of Congress, relating to age, citizenship and residency.
Federal And State Relations lobbying is attempting to influence or persuade an elected official to pass, defeator modify Congress Their chief job is to make laws that affect all of http://gcr.ucr.edu/federal/lobbying.html
Extractions: Example of an Effective One Page Political Summary TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE LOBBYING Lobbying is attempting to influence or persuade an elected official to pass, defeat or modify a piece of legislation. It is the process by which citizens make their opinions known to those who represent them. Most legislators want to know as many of their constituent's issues as possible. They realize that constituent support is key to their reelection and political career, and therefore consider constituent views on legislative issues a priority when voting. Learn the legislative process and how the political process works. Knowing all the ins and outs of committee procedures, staff activities, and so on can sometimes make a difference. If you want to be a successful volunteer advocate, it is essential that you understand the process, the lingo, and the schedule surrounding legislative action. Below are some of the basic components of the state and federal legislative system: The State Legislature: Their chief job is to make laws affecting the state. California has 40 state senators and 80 assembly members.
The Newspaper Society of the Society and monitors legislative developments which affect the newspaper CurrentLobbying Issues. proposals for repressive media ownership laws were once http://www.newspapersoc.org.uk/nsservices/pera/lobbying-campaigns.html
Extractions: The Society and its member publishers are fully involved in highly successful lobbying, representational and public affairs work in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels, and in the industry's self-regulatory system - the Advertising Standards Authority and the Press Complaints Commission. The Society also plays an active role in the European Newspaper Publishers Association (ENPA) and the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) on a European and International level. The Society's Lobbying Aims Establishment of a regulatory and commercial environment which encourages and supports dynamic development of the UK's regional newspaper industry. Maintenance of an effective lobbying voice for regional newspapers in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. Promotion of freedom of expression: protection of press freedom and the citizen's right to know; support of effective press self-regulation. Modernisation of media-ownership regulation to enable newspapers to develop as integrated media businesses; reform of newspaper ownership rules; development of cross-media ownership liberalisation; fair competition for the regional press in ownership, access and development of new media.
Inc.com:Online Article:Copyright Law Changes That May Affect You Copyright Law Changes that May affect You. Congress passed new copyright laws in1998 that may copyright legislation in 1998, reflecting the lobbying efforts of http://www.inc.com/articles/legal/ip/trademarks/19033.html
USSC Representation And Lobbying Drafting Bills, Amendments lobbying Packages Strategic by our clients to affect the adoption or amendment of laws Achieve regulatory http://www.usstrategies.com/pr_rep.html
Extractions: U.S. Strategies Corp. operates on a national level to bring strategic political and business solutions to our clients. It is in fact a group of companies dedicated to government policy analysis and economic planning. USSC is the bridge that spans the distance between opportunity and success. All organizations, including the smallest private enterprise and the largest non-profit firm, must work within a complex environment of government and regulatory agencies that can complicate or facilitate the pursuit of opportunities. Understanding how to interact and develop relationships with these agencies is essential. It requires resources and experience difficult to cultivate outside the demands of day-to-day business. Having representatives map the terrain and guide you through the landscape of the political world can profoundly improve the outcomes. Our proven strengths are: We use our knowledge and experience to develop strategies for the political arena. Our understanding of the dynamic relationship between business and politics uniquely qualifies us to deliver results. U.S. Strategies will identify the key issues that affect your interest and shape and execute ideas to promote those interests.
Lobbying And Political Activity By Tax-Exempt Organizations Violation of the laws and regulations controlling lobbying 1)(B) above Grass rootslobbying Any attempt legislation through an effort to affect the opinions http://www.muridae.com/nporegulation/lobbying.html
Extractions: Online Compendium of Federal and State Regulations for U.S. Nonprofit Organizations Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations categorized under IRC 501 (c)(3) in federal law [i.e. 26 USC 501(c)(3)] are generally permitted to " lobby " to some extent, but are absolutely prohibited from engaging in " political activity ." The distinction between these two activities is crucial, but not always simple to make. Under federal law ( IRC 501 ), lobbying to an extent beyond an " insubstantial " amount is only permitted by IRC 501(c)(3) organizations that may and do elect to qualify under the IRC 501(h) rules, which provides strict financial limits for lobbying expenditures. Violation of the laws and regulations controlling lobbying and political activity can result in any or all of: fines (in the form of excise taxes) against the organization, personal fines against organization managers, and loss of federal tax-exemption recognition. Obviously this is dangerous ground for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and their staff, yet lobbying is an important activity for many. Nonprofit organizations planning to engage in lobbying or what might be considered political activity are strongly advised to first consult with a qualified lawyer . This text provides only an educational introduction to this area of NPO regulation, and absolutely must not be considered or used as legal advice.
Internet News And Commentary The RIAA is currently behind a huge lobbying effort to have laws introduced thatwould give These are American laws that only affect American residents http://www.aardvark.co.nz/daily/2002/0812.shtml
Extractions: Sponsor's Message I'm typing this up just moments before I head to the airport this morning so my apologies if it is a little less coherent than usual or there are more than the average number of typos and errors. A number of readers have written to me to express their concern at the way new and proposed Net-related legislation is moving in the USA. American industry and its powerful lobbying mechanisms appear to be trying to make significant changes to the rights of Net users in ways that will actually extend far beyond their own territorial borders. Although it might be assumed that this piece of law was designed solely to protect music, video and other intellectual property stored in digital format, it has actually extended far beyond that simple goal. In recent times we've even seen large companies threatening to prosecute regular folks under the DMCA for uncovering security holes.
Untitled The collective bargaining laws impose restrictions on the use of official whetherthis interpretation of the Appropriations Act would affect lobbying by DOD http://www.flra.gov/solicitor/opinions/opn_dcc_269f1119.html
Extractions: Federal Labor Relations Authority Daniel M. Schember argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner. William E. Persina, Attorney, Federal Labor Relations Authority, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was David M. Smith, Solicitor. William R. Tobey, Deputy Solicitor, entered an appearance. Before: Sentelle, Randolph and Garland, Circuit Judges. Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge Sentelle.
Lobbying & Government Relations - Code Of Ethics making public policy decisions that affect the vital the highest ethical conduct intheir lobbying endeavors. II, COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE laws, REGULATIONS http://www.butera-andrews.com/code_of_ethics.htm
Extractions: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Federal Government Relations and Litigation Home Lobbying Litigation Clients ... pledge to follow the following Code of Ethics that has been adopted by the American League of Lobbyists A RTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III PROFESSIONALISM ARTICLE IV CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI COMPENSATION AND ENGAGEMENT TERMS ARTICLE VII CONFIDENTIALITY ARTICLE VIII PUBLIC EDUCATION ARTICLE IX DUTY TO GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS ARTICLE I A lobbyist should conduct lobbying activities with honesty and integrity. A lobbyist should be truthful in communicating with public officials and with other interested persons and should seek to provide factually correct, current and accurate information. If a lobbyist determines that the lobbyist has provided a public official or other interested person with factually inaccurate information of a significant, relevant, and material nature, the lobbyist should promptly provide the factually accurate information to the interested person.
Lobbying Effort By Organization click rule to view others' lobbying effort. to Indemnification or hold harmless laws,5%, 1%. affect Legislation prohibiting preferential treatment based on labor http://ethics.state.wi.us/scripts/2001Session/leoel2001.asp?prinid=2611
Philanthropy find out about your lobbying rights, and rub elbows with the Sacramento movers andshakers who write, pass and enforce the laws that affect your organization. http://www.canonprofits.org/management/philanthropy/
Extractions: Each year during California Nonprofits and Philanthropy Week, (link to below) CAN hosts Legislative Days in Sacramento. When you come to the capitol on April 1-2, you'll build new advocacy skills, find out about your lobbying rights, and rub elbows with the Sacramento movers and shakers who write, pass and enforce the laws that affect your organization.
