| Description |
xviii, 148 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
The Jossey-Bass nonprofit sector series |
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Jossey-Bass nonprofit sector series.
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: PrefaceThe Author -- Part One: How to Lobby -- 1. Anyone Can Lobby-Lobbying Law-The Legislative Process and Your Lobbyist-The Government Relations Committee and the Legislative Network -- 2. The Nonprofit Lobbyist and the Legislative Process-The Legislative Process-The Nonprofit's Legislative Proposal-Selecting Your Leader in the Legislature-Introducing the Legislation-Role of the Committee-Action on the House and Senate Floors-The House/Senate Conference-Action by the President-Facts About Legislators and the Legislative Process-Lobbying the Adminstration-Enlisting the Help of the Legislature-Getting the Press's Support -- 3. Effective Communications: The Key to Mobilizing Your Lobbying Strength-Feedback and Records-Tallies of Support-Frequency of Alerts-Staying with the Process -- 4. Developing Grass-Roots Actions Through a Legislative Network-Keeping Your Network Alive-Keeping Up-to-Date Information -- 5. How to Communicate Effectively with Legislators-Letters-Personal Visits-Phone Calls-Telegrams, Mailgrams, and Form Letters-Other Communications -- 6. Maximizing Your Impact with Coalitions-Organizing a Coalition-Working with a Coalition -- 7. Guidelines on Using a Government Relations Committee-How to Structure Your Government Relations Committee-Leading the Government Relations Committee-Running the Committee Meeting -- 8. Lobbying Through the Media-Press Releases-Press Conferences-Letters to the Editor-Other Media Opportunities-Special Opportunites with Radio and Television -- Part Two: A Guide to Technical Issues Related to Lobbying by 501(c)(3) Organizations -- 9. The 1976 Lobby Law and 1990 IRS Regulations: An Overview-Public Charity Lobbying: An Overview-What Groups Are Affected-How Does the Tax Law Regulate Public Charities' Lobbying?-What Are the Main Elements of the 1976 Law?-What SpAnding Counts Against the Limits?-When Does the Later Use of Materials in Lobbying Cause Their Costs to Be Counted as Lobbying?-Does Electing to Be Governed by the New Regulations Complicate Receiving Grants from Foundations?-When Will a Public Charity's Transfers to a Lobbying Organization Be Counted as Lobbying ExpAnditures?-How Are ExpAnditures That Have Both Lobbying and Nonlobbying Purposes Treated?-When Are Several Nonprofits Treated on an Aggregate Basis?-For Further Information? -- 10. Special Issues and Regulations-Lobbying by Nonprofits on Initiatives and ReferAnda-Voter Education by Nonprofits During a Political Campaign-Indirect Lobbying Through a 501(c)(4) Organization-Individual and Political Action Committee (PAC)-Contributions to Political Campaigns-OMB Circular A-122--Restrictions on Nonprofits That Lobby and Receive Federal Funds-Lobbying with Private Foundation Grants-Reporting Lobbying ExpAnditures to the IRS-Registering as a Lobbyist for a Nonprofit |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index |
| Subject |
Lobbying -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Lobbying -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
91002703 |
| ISBN |
1555423744 (alk. paper) |
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