By NEO Law Group
Advocacy is a loaded word in the nonprofit context. And when nonprofit leaders, advisors, and others discuss the role of nonprofit advocacy, there are often misunderstandings, tension, and conflict. Some will say all 501(c)(3) organizations must advocate for their mission. Others will say that not all 501(c)(3) organizations should...
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama well-known for its efforts in advancing civil rights and racial justice, particularly in the South. Over the past several decades, the SPLC was particularly known for monitoring the Klu Klux Klan (KKK) and other...
Independent Sector to Host Expert Panel on Charitable Sector Advocacy As number of nonprofits reporting participating in advocacy drops, Independent Sector will host panel to help organizations strengthen their influence and impact (WASHINGTON, April 24, 2026) – Today, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins announced the creation...
It was a pleasure joining Adler & Colvin Principal Rosemary Fei and CalMatters CEO Neil Chase for the keynote presentation at the 2025 CalNonprofits Policy Conference. We covered (lightly, given the time frame) some of the most important current issues for nonprofits in this political climate, including: Some Tips...
The joint Treasury and IRS Initial 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan was released on September 30, 2025. The Plan contains 105 guidance projects that are priorities for allocating Treasury Department and IRS resources during the 12-month period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The following are the projects that may...
The 14th Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits was hosted by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Independent Sector, and Nonprofit Policy Forum on September 12, 2025. This year’s theme, “Breaking Through the Noise: Assessing and Communicating the Impact of Nonprofits and Philanthropy,”...
Earlier this month, Independent Sector, the Council on Foundations, and United Philanthropy Forum presented a webinar – The Proposed 1% Floor on Corporate Charitable Giving: What to Know and What Comes Next. Some highlights of the webinar follow. As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my...
Charities – If the status quo is harming your ability to advance your mission consistent with your values, what can you do? What should you do? The first question is a little easier to answer from a legal perspective. But I’ll try to provide a tiny amount of personal...
I moderated a session titled “Advocacy in a Post-Election Year” at the 2025 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO) held in Los Angeles at the end of February. The panelists were Eric Gorovitz (Adler & Colvin) and Nona Randois (Alliance for Justice). This post covers some of our...
I recently joined fellow Nonprofit Radio contributor Amy Sample Ward (CEO, NTEN) in conversation with host Tony Martignetti about the political and legal developments affecting nonprofits since the 2025 changes in power. This discussion follows up on our earlier one – Looking To 2025: Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?...