Advocacy / Lobbying
We always welcome nominations for useful resources.  For related information see our section on Legal Issues.
	Advocacy Guidelines - Various guidelines as to what is acceptable for nonprofit advocacy/lobbying
	Advocacy How-To Guides - Various guides on the finer points of advocating your organization.
	E-Advocacy for Nonprofits - The Law of Lobbying and Election Related Activity on the Net
	Lobbying Legally and Effectively - Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest provides detailed information on why lobbying is important, lobbying laws for 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations, and how to lobby.  This organization works to dispel the myths that lobbying by charities is unimportant, inappropriate, or illegal by providing information on the important role of lobbying.
	Nonprofit Advocacy - Information on what lobbying means, why nonprofits should do it and some legal concerns to keep in mind.
	Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying - Resources and links by Independent Sector.
	Lobbying and Advocacy Without Fear - This Nonprofit Quarterly Article from 2000 which was authored by Tom Raffa shares general guidelines on what level of lobbying and advocacy is allowable within a 501(c)(3) chartitable organization.
	Articles on Nonprofit Advocacy Rights - OMB Watch provides a series of up to date and archived articles on nonprofit advocacy rights issues.
	Contacting the U.S. Congress / Senate - Site has contact information for all members of Congress and Senate.  Site can be searched by committee / state / senior leadership.