We just received word that Alliance for Justice (Oakland office) will be holding 30-minute appointments for free in-person technical assistance one day each month starting in November. Technical assistance office hours are an opportunity for you to ask questions about the federal tax and election law rules and California disclosure rules governing nonprofit advocacy.
Attorneys/Trainers will be available on Monday, November 23rd from 1:00-3:00 pm to help you understand issues involving:
- The limits on lobbying by 501(c)(3) organizations
- The difference between the definitions of lobbying under federal tax law and California's lobbying and ballot measure disclosure laws
- The boundaries of (c)(3) participation in voter education and GOTV campaigns
- How (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s can work together to maximize advocacy impact
- Assistance with filing ballot measure campaign reports under California law
To schedule an appointment for Monday, 11/23, please email Nancy Chen (nancy@afj.org). Hurry, appointments must be made by November 13, 2009.
Alliance for Justice west coast office is located in Downtown Oakland at 1611 Telegraph Ave, Suite 1006, Oakland, 94612.