Recorded Friday, May 29 2026

This program is eligible for 1.5 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.8 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

Available for purchase at https://www.pbi.org/product/influencing-public-policy-helping-nonprofits-navigate-political-activity-lobbying-rules-2026-2/

When they don’t engage in advocacy, lobbying, and other civic engagement activities to advance their missions, nonprofits not only miss out on opportunities for more impactful collaboration, additional funding, and legislative reform in support of their missions, but their silence can cause them harm.

Lawyers are uniquely positioned to help identify and understand the detrimental impact of these threats and missed opportunities. Lawyers also have the skills to empower nonprofits so that they may fully exercise their lobbying rights and leverage their resources to advance their charitable pur­poses without running afoul of political activity and lobbying laws.

And yet, attorneys tend to be overly cautious when advising charities, warning them to tread lightly rather than showing them how far they can go. By understanding the laws governing these activities and by connecting nonprofits with the right resources, lawyers can change outcomes for the nonprofits they advise.

Whether you are serving a nonprofit organization as a board member or in a paid or pro bono capacity, this session can help you confidently support nonprofits’ advocacy and lobbying efforts to make their voices heard and to make a profound impact for the communities they serve.