{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Threats to Tax Exempt Status","description":"On this episode, we\u2019re diving into a topic that\u2019s especially important in today\u2019s high-stakes advocacy environment \u2014 threats to your tax-exempt status. Yes, we\u2019re talking about that precious 501(c)(3) status, the one that lets your organization do good in the world without paying taxes, and with the constant challenge of figuring out how to advocate, influence policy, and make change without accidentally stepping into \u2018oops, we might lose our status\u2019 territory. Attorneys for this Episode Monika Graham Victor Rivera Special guests, interns Ariana and Cecilia Shownotes Lobbying 101 for 501(c)(3) Public Charities Direct vs. grassroots lobbying The 501(h) election and why it matters Tracking expenditures and staying under federal limits Election Season Advocacy Without the Partisanship Pitfalls What nonpartisan really means (and the surprisingly small actions that can cross the line) Safe activities: voter education, GOTV efforts, and issue-focused advocacy Timing, audience, content, and motive \u2014 the four factors the IRS cares about Common Allegations and How to Defend Against Them Exceeding lobbying limits Misuse of restricted or federal funds Partisanship accusations in disguise Best Practices to Protect Your Organization Documentation systems that actually work (and don\u2019t make your staff revolt) Internal policies and staff training that stick Tools and software for tracking lobbying (and why cross-departmental collaboration matters) Real-World Case Examples Increased government scrutiny and oversight How nonprofits are adapting their compliance tracking in 2025 Resources Being a Player Rules of the Game Influencing Policy in the Digital Age Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks ","author_name":"Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/afj.org\/podcast","html":"