Featured Event: AFJ's 40th Anniversary Reception - New York City If you're in the NYC area, join us next Wednesday, November 13 for a celebration of 40 years of AFJ! This event will feature a stellar line-up of speakers as we reflect on the past four decades of our work, and look forward to our future. This event is free to attend and open to everyone. Click here to learn more and RSVP. In-Person Events Managing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations: BA Senior Counsel Leslie Barnes will be participating in a panel hosted by Amalgamated Bank, discussing how your organization can use its nonprofit designation to achieve your mission and advocate on your issue. This event will be at Amalgamated Bank, 275 7th Ave, New York, at 5:30 PM on Thursday, November 7. RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Nonprofits in California’s Central Valley: Join us for a full day of practical tips to learn how to engage policymakers, candidates, and voters while remaining nonpartisan. This intensive training in Fresno on December 3 is designed as a primer or refresher for 501 (c)(3) staff and volunteers. Learn more and sign up! Public Webinars Webinars cover our most frequently requested topics. They’re presented by one of AFJ’s attorney-coaches and last approximately 1 hour. You may register online. Workshop registration is $35 per attendee and free for current AFJ members. All of these workshops come with access to related resources (such as fact sheets and publications), a PDF of the presentation, and a 30-day access to a recording of the webinar. Several workshops are conducted in Spanish. Note: You will need high-speed internet access to participate in these webinars. Social Media Rules for 501(c)(3) Organizations
Tuesday, November 12 - 2 PM ET There has been an amazing increase in the avenues available to nonprofits to communicate their messages to an ever wider audience. These means of communication may be new, by the rules that govern advocacy by nonprofits have not changed. Click here to learn more and sign up. Lobbying and Advocacy 101
Tuesday, December 3 - 2 PM ET Now more than ever, your community is relying on you to stand up for them. If you think your 501(c)(3) public charity status prevents you from advocating for new laws and policies, think again! Click here to learn more and sign up. Lobbying 201: Recordkeeping and Reporting for 501(c)(3) Organizations that Lobby in Texas
Tuesday, December 17 - 2 PM ET Once you have a basic understanding of the IRS definitions of lobbying and how to determine your organization’s lobbying limits, you will need to track your lobbying expenses to be able to accurately report to the IRS and (where applicable) state and local agencies. This webinar will help Texas organizations with recordkeeping and reporting. Click here to learn more and sign up. In-Person Technical Assistance Do you have any questions about how your nonprofit can legally engage in lobbying or other forms of advocacy? If so, sign up for a free 30-minute technical assistance session with advocacy coaches.
Los Angeles - Friday, November 15, 10 AM - 12 PM PT
San Francisco - Friday, November 15, 10 AM - 12 PM PT | 
