lobbying: Any attempt to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence public officials in support of, or in opposition to, any legislation that has been introduced, or any draft legislation that may be introduced, in any legislative body. - GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
lobbyist: A person who is compensated for multiple lobbying contacts and whose lobbying activities constitute at least 20% of his or her services for an organization during any six-month period. - GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
direct lobbying: A communication with a member or employee of a legislative body (or certain other government officials) that both (a) refers to specific legislation and (b) reflects a view on the legislation. - GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
Advocacy: A broad range of activities to defend or maintain a
cause or proposal and to push for changes in public policy. These
activities may or may not include lobbying. - GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
IRC election 501(h): A section of the Internal Revenue Code that provides specific guidance on how much a public charity can spend on lobbying activities. Any charity that files IRS Form 5768 can choose to be treated under the lobbying expenditure test in Section 501(h), which many organizations find more advantageous than other federal laws on lobbying expenditures. (The 501(h) election does not apply to private foundations.)
- GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
- GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
grassroots lobbying: Any attempt to influence the opinions of the general public about specific legislation. In order to be grassroots lobbying, a communication must (a) refer to specific legislation, (b) reflect a view on the legislation and (c) encourage the recipient to take action, such as contacting his or her legislator. - GOSW and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Amy Sample Ward
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