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A Guidebook composed by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development on the finer points of advocating your organization.
Various guidelines as to what is acceptable for nonprofit advocacy/lobbying.
The Law of Lobbying and Election Related Activity on the Net.
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.
Information on what lobbying means, why nonprofits should do it and some legal concerns to keep in mind.
Resources and links by Independent Sector.
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) charitable organization.
OMB Watch provides a series of up to date and archived articles on nonprofit advocacy rights issues.
Site has contact information for all members of Congress and Senate. Site can be searched by committee / state / senior leadership.