Resources
Lobbying and Political Activity Regulation
Webinars
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Am I Lobbying? Understanding Which Activities New York Nonprofits Should Track for Lobbying Reporting Purposes
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Making the Most of Election Season: Civic Engagement and Ballot Measure Advocacy as a 501(c)(3) Organization
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Working Together: Legal Issues for Advocacy Coalitions
Legal Alerts
Advocacy Coalition Agreements
September 22, 2023
New York Lobbyists and Their Clients Must Complete New Mandatory Training
January 11, 2023
Lobbying Compliance FAQs for New York Nonprofits - updated
January 11, 2023
Nonprofits Involved in New York City Land Use and Zoning Processes Should Be Aware of Federal Limits on Lobbying Activity and State and Local Lobbying Disclosure Requirements
January 5, 2023
501(c)(3) Public Charities Can Support or Oppose Ballot Measures but Must Comply with IRS Limits and Campaign Finance Rules - updated
July 27, 2022
Large In-Kind Donations to, and Speech by, Certain 501(c)(4)s May Trigger Obligation to Report to New York Department of State
July 7, 2022
New NY State Lobbying Rules Take Effect
January 6, 2021
Reverted New York State Election Law Allows Employees Up to Two Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
April 29, 2020
Policies and Procedures to Help 501(c)(3) Organizations Stay Within Limits on Partisan Political Activity During Election Season
February 10, 2020
Election Season Compliance Resources for 501(c)(3) Organizations
February 10, 2020
New York Lobbying Compliance Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
November 21, 2019
Obligations of Directors, Officers, and Managers of Organizations That Register to Lobby
November 8, 2018
Tips for Public Charities that Make Grants to Advocacy Groups
October 26, 2016
New Disclosure Requirements for Communications that Support, Oppose or Mention a NY Candidate or Ballot Proposal
June 27, 2013