{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Individual vs. Organizational \u202fActivity ","description":" Staff, volunteers and board members of 501(c)(3)s have to make sure they avoid supporting or opposing candidates on behalf of their organization when they\u2019re on the clock. But, those rules only apply to the organization. People that work or volunteer for a 501(c)(3) can \u2013 on their own time, and\u202fin their \u202findividual \u202fcapacity\u202f-\u202fsupport or oppose candidates of their choice. But, as always, the devil\u2019s in the details. \u202fOn this episode, Tim, Leslie and Quyen cover best practices to keep your personal partisan support separate from your 501(c)(3) work.    Our attorneys for this episode  Tim Mooney  Leslie Barnes  Quyen Tu    Shownotes  501(c)(3)s cannot support or oppose candidates for public office \u2013 see ROTG episode 01.  But those rules do not apply to individuals on their own time in their own capacity.  Important to show separation\u202f  \u202fIRS Guidance is old  Key is to ensure (c)(3)\u202ffunds are not subsidizing\u202fpersonal\u202fpartisan work\u202f  Tips for showing separation on social media\u202f  Multiple\u202faccounts\u202fI  Disclaimers\u202f\u202f  Can a (c)(3) employee go to the DNC?  Yes, in personal capacity  Employer may have policies that have added restrictions  Best practices  Acting in good faith\u202f  Don\u2019t\u202fbe cute\u202f  Do any partisan things on your own time\u202f  Be clear that it's you and not the organization\u202f\u2013 know what hat you\u2019re wearing   Resources  Board Members and Election Year Activities\u202f  Election Activities for Individuals Associated with 501(c)(3)s\u202f  Sample 501(c)(3) Organizational Policy for Election Season\u202f  Bolder Advocacy\u2019s TA hotline: 866-NP-LOBBY  Email us at Advocacy@afj.org\u202f  Our website is bolderadvocacy.org \u202f  ","author_name":"Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/afj.org\/podcast","html":"