Seize the Initiative: A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations offers clear and concise information on the range of legal questions that could arise when nonprofits consider working on a ballot initiative, including:
- An explanation of the different types of ballot measures and the relevant rules for each
- Guidance on what activities 501(c)(3) organizations may engage in without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status
- Information that addresses the concerns of private and public foundations interested in supporting ballot measure work by public charities.
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Published February, 2022, from Bolder Advocacy
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