Resources
Lobbying and Political Activity Regulation
Workshops
Making Your Voice Heard: Lobbying Within Limits
Webinars
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Understanding the FOIL Process to Advance Your Advocacy Goals
Legal Alerts
Amended New York State Election Law Allows Employees Up to Three Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
June 21, 2019
How Do New York State Lobbying Disclosure Rules Apply to Social Media?
November 8, 2018
New York State Lobbying Disclosure Rules for Coalitions
November 8, 2018
Obligations of Directors, Officers, and Managers of Organizations That Register to Lobby
November 8, 2018
Comprehensive New York State Lobbying Regulations Take Effect in January 2019
November 8, 2018
Nonprofit Organizations and Legislative Lobbying FAQs - updated
November 2, 2018
Advocacy Coalition Agreements
September 25, 2017
501(c)(3) Organizations Can Support or Oppose Ballot Measures but Must Comply with IRS Limits and Campaign Finance Rules
August 2, 2017
Nonprofit Organizations Can Speak Out About Controversial Government Actions
January 31, 2017
What 501(c)(3) Organizations Can and Can't Say About the Presidential Election
November 10, 2016
Tips for Public Charities that Make Grants to Advocacy Groups
October 26, 2016
New Law Imposes Donor Disclosure and Other Requirements on Certain 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations
September 1, 2016
NYS and NYC Offer Amnesty to Organizations that Advocate for their Communities but have Never Registered as Lobbyists
November 12, 2015
Lobbying Compliance Checklist for New York City Nonprofits
June 27, 2014
New Disclosure Requirements for Communications that Support, Oppose or Mention a NY Candidate or Ballot Proposal
June 27, 2013
NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules to Take Effect May 16, 2012
April 18, 2012