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501(c)(3) Organizations
And Political Activities

Non-Profit Lobbying for Beginners

This website is designed to provide information on lobbying for non-profit organizations. It provides guidance to groups throughout the United States on the restrictions placed by federal law on the restrictions non-profits face when seeking to engage in different types of advocacy. This is only to serve as a general guide and should not replace the advice of a lawyer when it comes to any specific group’s particular situation. This guide also only applies to federal law. It does not cover state law. If you have questions about the laws that apply in your particular state, please consult an attorney.

This website is designed to provide information on lobbying for non-profit organizations. It provides guidance to groups throughout the United States on the restrictions placed by federal law on the restrictions non-profits face when seeking to engage in different types of advocacy. This is only to serve as a general guide and should not replace the advice of a lawyer when it comes to any specific group’s particular situation. This guide also only applies to federal law. It does not cover state law. If you have questions about the laws that apply in your particular state, please consult an attorney.

The content of this site was prepared by Albany Law School students and faculty and is offered to the community free of charge. This website was designed and built by students and faculty at the University at Albany of the State University of New York.

Disclaimer: The following material is intended strictly for educational purposes only. This information or any of the information found on this website is not intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, legal advice or guidance. For any legal questions that may arise, you should consult legal counsel.