• ATCEV Tribal Coalition Outreach/Training Institute

    National Advocacy Center 1620 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC, United States

    Tribal Coalition outreach/training staff and similar positions are invited to attend this ATCEV event. The Tribal Coalition Outreach/Training Institute will include sessions to support the capacity of Tribal Coalition’s efforts to provide outreach and training to Tribal communities and domestic/sexual violence member programs. The 2-day interactive institute will provide opportunities to enhance outreach efforts, incorporate best practices, and strengthen community response to domestic/sexual violence. (Travel days are April 27 & 30) Tribal Coalition staff can click here to register. For all information about travel, lodging, and other in depth information, please sign in to the ATCEV Coalition Manager site. You can click this link once you are logged in. If you are a Tribal Coalition staff member that doesn't have access to the ATCEV Coalition Manager site, please send an email to ta@atcev.org to get access!  

  • Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good with Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence

    OPEN ONLY TO TRIBAL COALITIONS | TO GET REGISTRATION LINK, CHECK THE COALITION MANAGER NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good with Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy. Participants will learn: How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined; One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying; Yearly lobbying limits for charities; Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.