Memos, EOs and Impacts on Nonprofits
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
Release Date: 01/29/2025
Robocalling and Texting Campaigns
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
Does your nonprofit want to build power and amplify its impact by engaging in robocalling and texting campaigns? Would it surprise you to find out that while this type of advocacy can effectively boost your reach and put you in touch with thousands (even millions) of supporters, it also comes with rules related to opt-out requirements, mandatory disclaimers, prior consent, and more? On this episode, we’ll introduce you to our new Robocalling guide and walk through several of the issues your nonprofit needs to think about before you pick up the phone or click send on a robocall or robotext...
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Ask Us Anything
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
Every day we answer questions from nonprofits about how they can be the most effective advocates they can be while staying legal. On this edition, we answer some of your questions as we get ready for a big year of advocacy! Attorneys for this Episode Brittany Hacker Monika Graham Tim Mooney How can a grantmaking organization effectively fund advocacy efforts while adhering to IRS regulations and maximizing impact? • Transformative Impact of Advocacy Funding:...
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Memos, EOs and Impacts on Nonprofits
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, we will talk about the deluge of executive orders and a new memo freezing funding that has come in at the start of Trump’s new administration. How will they effect the work of non-profits and what can you do to support or oppose these and future executive orders. Attorneys for this Episode Tim Mooney Brittany Hacker Federal Funding Freeze Memo and Executive Orders • Memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). • Halt on grants and loans distributed by the federal government. • Implications for Medicaid, WIC, and...
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Advocacy Check Up
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
For those who caught our most recent podcast on Nonprofit New Year’s Resolutions – Resolution #2 was to conduct an Advocacy Check Up. In this episode, we’re deeper into how to do that. We released new Nonprofit Self-Assessment tool, designed to help nonprofit organizations assess your overall compliance with federal and state advocacy-related tracking and reporting requirements, and to identify opportunities to build your organization’s advocacy capacity. Attorneys for this Episode Quyen Tu Sarah Efthymiou Susan Finkle Sourlis ü Governance & Administration:...
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Nonprofit New Year’s Resolutions 2025
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
It’s officially 2025, and nonprofits across the country are diligently preparing for upcoming legislative sessions, a presidential transition, and other critical advocacy initiatives. The Alliance for Justice Bolder Advocacy team is here to help when questions arise about nonprofits’ ability to engage with government officials and pursue policy change. In the meantime, we’ve also compiled a list of our Top 10 nonprofit New Year’s resolutions to help your organization ready itself for 2025 and beyond. Attorneys for this Episode Monika Graham Victor...
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Are the 501(c)(4) Rules Changing?
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
A recent Fifth Circuit holding in Memorial Hermann has caught the attention of lawyers in our space, with some wondering if the tax law rules on how 501(c)(4)s operate may change. But what did the court really say, and how should 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations react? On this special holiday edition of the pod, we are joined by Larry Gold of Trister Ross Schadler and Gold to understand what this case says and what it means for (c)(4)s in 2025 and beyond. Attorneys for this episode Tim Mooney Susan Finkle Sourlis Larry Gold, Show notes ...
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Transition Advocacy
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
On this episode, we discuss how nonprofits can engage in advocacy during this time of transition and prepare for 2025. Attorneys for this episode Sarah Efthymiou Víctor Rivera Labiosa Melissa Marichal Zayas Show Notes Post-Election Communications: Prohibition on Campaign Intervention · Keep in mind that 501(c)(3)s should never indicate that they support or oppose candidates for public office, whether in the past, present, or future. Permissible communications for 501(c)(3)s: Congratulating a newly elected official or thanking a former candidate...
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Giving Thanks
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
It’s the holiday season, and we here at the Rules of the Game podcast would like to embrace the opportunity to give thanks to several amazing nonprofits, who thrived in the face of adversity, boosted civic engagement, successfully led the charge on critical advocacy initiatives, and supported their communities in times of need. From North Carolina, to Colorado, to Missouri, and beyond, nonprofit advocates boldly stood up to protect democracy, defend our rights, and secure justice for all. So, as we gather around the table with family and friends this week, we want to celebrate them and their...
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Ballot Measure Wins
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
The people voted on Tuesday for their choice of candidates and in many states they also voted on Ballot measures or ballot initiatives. Ballot measures offer voters a way to participate in direct democracy and can be a powerful tool for change. On this episode, we will discuss some of the ballot measures that were up for a vote in 2024 and the results. As regular listeners will know ballot measures, initiatives, propositions, or bond measures are lobbying. Although they are on the ballot, they are lobbying activity and voters are the lawmakers. Many nonprofits, both c3 public...
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Individual Activity During Election Season
Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast
On today’s episode, we dive into rules surrounding partisan activities for employees of 501(c)(3) organizations. With the election just around the corner, we will give you some best practices for how to keep your 501(c)(3) safe from any partisan activity while you engage in electoral work as an individual. Attorneys for this Episode Melissa Marichal Zayas Brittany Hacker Victor Rivera Labiosa Shownotes Rules for 501(c)(3) organizations Remain nonpartisan when acting on behalf of your 501(c)(3) ...
info_outlineOn this episode of the podcast, we will talk about the deluge of executive orders and a new memo freezing funding that has come in at the start of Trump’s new administration. How will they effect the work of non-profits and what can you do to support or oppose these and future executive orders.
Attorneys for this Episode
Tim Mooney
Brittany Hacker
Federal Funding Freeze Memo and Executive Orders
• Memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Halt on grants and loans distributed by the federal government.
• Implications for Medicaid, WIC, and other critical programs.
Legal and Constitutional Challenges
• Lawsuit filed against the funding freeze, citing violations of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
• Debate over the legality and scope of executive orders.
Nonprofit Advocacy and Response
• Importance of independent nonprofit organizations in countering these actions.
• Guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations to legally speak out against executive actions.
Role of Funders
• Call for funders to fill gaps caused by halted federal funds.
• Encouragement for philanthropy to step up during this crisis.
Resources
· Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits