The 501(c)3 organization you work at is increasingly involved in legislative advocacy and your considering starting a related 501(c)4 to take advantage of the unlimited lobbying. What do you need to consider in making this decision? After years of legislative advocacy, you're realizing that you want to discuss elections and endorse candidates to your members (and maybe even to the broader public). What organizational structure do you need to support this activity? You have a clear sense of what you cannot do as someone operating a 501(c)3 and you keep hearing about 501(c)4s and PACs and the options they provide. You know no one entity is a silver bullet, but you want to understand the pros and cons of each option. You're starting a new organization and you're considering starting a 501(c)4 instead of or before starting a 501(c)3 but you have some concerns about the fundraising for a 501(c)4.
If any of these scenarios apply to you, please join us to discuss what's possible with 501(c)3s and 501(c)4s. We’ll also briefly discuss political action committees. All levels welcome.
