On this episode, so you have a 501(c)(4) to advocate on your issues. How do you fund it when you can’t offer tax deductibility to your donors? And what’s so great about them around election season? Listen up and we’ll talk fundraising strategies and give an overview on the power of independent expenditures. This is the second of a two-part series. Lawyers for this episode Tim Mooney Quyen Tu Jen Powis Shownotes
- Funding strategies for 501(c)(4)s
- Non-deductibility disclaimers in solicitations
- Joint fundraisers
- Foundation grants
- Lobbying grants from 501(c)(3)s
- Independent expenditures
Resources
Why create a 501(c)(4)?
501(c)(4) Strategy and Discussion Guide
Considering Starting a 501(c)4? Case Studies
Primer on Social Welfare Organizations: Using 501(c)(4) Organizations for Good
Starting a 501(c)(4) organization
How to operate a 501(c)(4)
Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible activities
Accountability Advocacy: How 501(c)(4)s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Their Actions
Why (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s need to work collaboratively
Sample Cost Allocation Agreement
Life Cycle of a Social Welfare Organization | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)