Top takeaway: Laws around nonprofit lobbying remain unchanged, despite recent White House memo. On August 28, President Trump sent a memorandum to the Attorney General directing the U.S. Department of… Continue reading Advocacy of federal grantees targeted in new White House memo
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Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits
The federal reconciliation package (H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or “OBBBA”) will have very significant impacts on the nonprofits sector and the communities nonprofits… Continue reading Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits
A New State Lobbying Handbook: Seeking Your Input (FREE Event)
What would make lobbying compliance clearer and more accessible for nonprofits? Join this session to share your thoughts with the Minnesota CFB as they craft a new lobbying handbook.
Demystifying Processes: Public Policy and Advocacy (FREE Event)
This session will demystify the state legislative process, exploring how Minnesota nonprofits can effectively advocate for their work and sector.
What is the Johnson Amendment and why does it matter?
The Johnson Amendment, a federal law approved by Congress with strong bipartisan support more than 70 years ago, prohibits charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, from endorsing or opposing candidates… Continue reading What is the Johnson Amendment and why does it matter?
The Johnson Amendment: Safeguarding Nonprofit Nonpartisanship in a Polarized Era (FREE CalNonprofits Event)
Join this webinar hosted by CalNonprofits to delve into the historical context, current challenges, and future implications of the Johnson Amendment and nonprofit nonpartisanship.
The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session was just last month but in the wake of profound tragedy, feels eons away. The assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband… Continue reading The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective
Join this session to learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Friday, June 27 on HR 1 (“The Big Beautiful Bill”) that contains nearly $1 Trillion in Medicaid cuts and shifts significant SNAP… Continue reading Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Spotlight: Worldbuilding through Strategic Communication & Values-Based Narratives
Join experts from the communications, advocacy, anti-bias education, and fundraising fields for a day of learning focused on sharpening your ability to share your nonprofit’s story.