Factsheets
Nonprofits and Ballot Measures
Find out how take a stand for or against a ballot measure, or provide neutral information about what is on the ballot.
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Find out how take a stand for or against a ballot measure, or provide neutral information about what is on the ballot.
Download PDFIn this webinar Bolder Advocacy’s Abby Levine walks you through the in’s and out’s of ballot measure advocacy.
Download Audio MP3Bolder Advocacy's ballot measure toolkit is a set of links to factsheets and other resources on 501(c)(3) ballot measure advocacy.
Link to resourceAn explanation of the benefits of taking the 501(h) election to clarify and expand your lobby limit from the National Council of Nonprofits.
Link to pageFollow these instructions on how to measure your lobbying under the 501(h) test.
Download PDFThis tool provides guidance to 501(c)(3) organizations on how to prepare and maintain lobbying records including work for or against ballot measures for the IRS.
Download PDFThis resource details how foundations can support 501(c)(3) grantees that are engaged in ballot measure activity.
Link to ResourceFile this form to have clearly defined lobbying limits, including efforts to influence ballot measures or legislation.
Download PDFBallotpedia provides state-specific information on current, past, and potential ballot content.
Link to ResourceReview this summary of how nonprofits can conduct ballot measure activity.
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