Legal Webinar: Lobbying & Electioneering for Nonprofits – Sep 9

Posted by PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) on August 18, 2026

The elections in November will shape the future of our country. Nonprofits and their stakeholders have an interest in the outcome. But can nonprofits actually do anything to affect public policy?

The answer is a resounding yes! And this webinar will help charities and other nonprofits understand what they CAN do – rather than focus on what’s not allowed – in elections and policy development throughout the year.

Some questions we’ll cover include:

• Can your public charity have candidates speak to your constituents?
• Can you publish a voters’ guide to their positions?
• Can you drive voters to the polls on election day?
• Public charities can run a nonpartisan voter registration drive. How could you set one up?
• Should your executives set up a political action committee?
• Can you take a position on a referendum or state constitutional amendment?
• How can you differentiate between lobbying and advocacy?
• How much can you spend on lobbying?
• Charities are limited in the amount of lobbying they can do in supporting or opposing specific legislation – how much lobbying is actually permitted?
• Should you make an election under section 501(h)?
• Should your charity set up a (c)(4) for political activity?
• How can you get private foundation grants to support your activities?
• How can you make your lobbying a year-round activity?
• Do you have to deal with lobbying registration regulations?

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 9, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 8, 11:59 PM

Learn more and register.