Advocacy by 501(c)(4)s - Part 1
On this episode, we walk through the ins and outs on why you’d want to form a 501(c)(4) to get things done as a nonprofit advocate. Because (c)(4)s are effectively the multi-tool of nonprofits, they can do a lot more than you might even think. But is it the right choice for your needs? This is part one of a two-part series. Lawyers for this episode Tim Mooney Ronnie Pawelko Leslie Barnes Shownotes What is a 501(c)(4)? How to figure out if a nonprofit is a (c)(4) Why would you want a (c)(4)? Benefits of a (c)(4) Downsides/Costs of a (c)(4) Should We Form One? Resources Why create a 501(c)(4)? 501(c)(4) Strategy and Discussion Guide Considering Starting a 501(c)4? Case Studies Primer on Social Welfare Organizations: Using 501(c)(4) Organizations for Good Power of Collaboration Starting a 501(c)(4) organization How to operate a 501(c)(4) The Connection Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible activities Accountability Advocacy: How 501(c)(4)s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Their Actions Why (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s need to work collaboratively Sample Timesheets Sample Cost Allocation Agreement Life Cycle of a Social Welfare Organization | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
Advocacy by 501(c)(4)s - Part 1