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[POSTPONED UNTIL 2/25] Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) entities in an Election Year

February 9, 2016 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Free

This event has been postponed due to the winter storm. The new date is February 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Boston Private. You can register via the updated event page or using the link below.

Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by February 22.
*Registration is required for security clearance.

Breakfast and networking from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.

The seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year including the following questions:

  • What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?
  • When and how is it okay for a nonprofit to lobby and what happens if a nonprofit crosses the line?
  • Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?
  • Does federal election law apply to 501(c)(3) organizations?

Opening Remarks:  Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private

Speakers: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP

 

Organizer

Machiko Sano Hewitt
Phone
617.544.3434 ext. 102
Email
msanohewitt@lawyersclearinghouse.org

Venue

Boston Private
10 Post Office Sq
Boston, MA 02109 United States
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