Nonpartisan Advocacy: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season. Hosted by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, New Sun Rising, and Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and facilitated by Bolder Advocacy.

Though public charities must remain nonpartisan, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. After this session, you will have a better understanding of how to safely engage in nonpartisan advocacy during an election. 

Participants will learn: 

- How you can continue to advocate for your issues during election years; 

- How you can educate the public through candidate forums and questionnaires; 

- How you can respond to candidate statements objectively; 

- How you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally; 

- How you can safely support or oppose ballot measures without being partisan; and 

- How staff and volunteers’ partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization. 

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscO2gqTkuH9E5-BxDLanzuljx7NycxjGD

Hosted by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, and facilitated by Bolder Advocacy.

501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials vote on bills, make public statements and executive decisions, and set the course for public policy on a wide range of issues. These actions may be consistent with or conflict with a nonprofit's position on an issue. After this workshop you will have a clear understanding of how to maximize your advocacy, the kinds of advocacy activities 501(c)(3)s can engage in, and when a communication is considered lobbying.

Participants will learn:

1. How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;

2. One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they're allowed to spend on lobbying;

3. Yearly lobbying limits for charities;

4. Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and

5. The application of these rules to ballot measure activities.

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdu6trDkrH9RVdRW8486P89orQMs5pR4f

Hosted by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services and Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and facilitated by Bolder Advocacy.

501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials vote on bills, make public statements and executive decisions, and set the course for public policy on a wide range of issues. These actions may be consistent with or conflict with a nonprofit's position on an issue. After this workshop you will have a clear understanding of how to maximize your advocacy, the kinds of advocacy activities 501(c)(3)s can engage in, and when a communication is considered lobbying.

Participants will learn:

1. How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;

2. One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they're allowed to spend on lobbying;

3. Yearly lobbying limits for charities;

4. Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and

5. The application of these rules to ballot measure activities.

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscu2spz0pEtftekj3_RMqIUj6lE8WZQqR

Hosted by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services and New Sun Rising, and facilitated by Bolder Advocacy.

501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials vote on bills, make public statements and executive decisions, and set the course for public policy on a wide range of issues. These actions may be consistent with or conflict with a nonprofit's position on an issue. After this workshop you will have a clear understanding of how to maximize your advocacy, the kinds of advocacy activities 501(c)(3)s can engage in, and when a communication is considered lobbying.

Participants will learn:

1. How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;

2. One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they're allowed to spend on lobbying;

3. Yearly lobbying limits for charities;

4. Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and

5. The application of these rules to ballot measure activities.

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvde-trz8rH9DXORyUx3AGEzlZBZiJJhWD

Fair Shake is partnering with River Valley Organizing, Community Legal Aid, Case Western Reserve School of Law Environmental and Health Law Clinics, and Ohio Environmental Council to hold another free legal advice clinic for residents of the East Palestine area impacted by the train derailment. Stop in if you have legal questions about the train derailment. There's no commitment and no fee! The clinic is this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and will be at the East Palestine First Church of Christ, 20 W Martin St, East Palestine, OH 44413. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2636513483163704?ref=newsfeed

Join us in celebrating 10 years of environmental legal aid in Appalachia! Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, live bluegrass music and silent auction with items from partners such as Patagonia & learn how we work to support equal access, environmental justice, and community democracy.

Purchase tickets here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-shake-fest-celebrate-10-yrs-of-environmental-legal-aid-in-appalachia-tickets-689554244307?aff=oddtdtcreator

This "Choose Your Own Adventure" website helps communities find levers they can pull to impact the issue(s) they care about, and offers tools and resources to drive change.

During the launch, we will explore the River together, supports available for communities, and how we can use it to move from vision to action.

Find the River at: https://www.fairshake-els.org/community-resources

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-msqjojHdzEgww17I7ynvQ9ehDp9wHf

On Saturday, June 10th, Fair Shake is partnering with River Valley Organizing, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Environmental Law Clinic, Community Legal Aid, and Ohio Environmental Council to hold a free legal clinic for residents of East Palestine impacted by the train derailment. Our goal is to provide free legal consultation, not to solicit clients. Please stop in if you have any questions about the train derailment. For more information or to register: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=576091401330181&set=a.568386502100671&type=3

Join Fair Shake as a Community Ambassador to:

• Engage and network with neigbhors,

• Discover how decisions are made about the places you live, work, and play, and

• Take action to drive the vision!

Location & Details Coming Soon!

Register here: https://www.fairshake-els.org/ambassador-community

This "Choose Your Own Adventure" website helps communities find levers they can pull to impact the issue(s) they care about, and offers tools and resources to drive change.

During the launch, we will explore the River together, supports available for communities, and how we can use it to move from vision to action.

Find the River at: https://www.fairshake-els.org/community-resources

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdeioqzwsEtJFTpyra0MTMih-mqJveTu1

Join Fair Shake as a Community Ambassador to:

• Engage and network with neigbhors,

• Discover how decisions are made about the places you live, work, and play, and

• Take action to drive the vision!

Register here! https://www.fairshake-els.org/ambassador-community

Have questions about how it works, ways to finance, and where to start?

Want to know more about tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act?

Interested in a solar co-up and want to learn about next steps?

Come join Fair Shake and Solar United Neighbors for a community conversation - breakfast provided & families welcome!

RSVP AT https://forms.gle/TL4V1sQkkKgcP3WV6

Have questions about how it works, ways to finance, and where to start?

Want to know more about tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act?

Interested in a solar co-up and want to learn about next steps?

Come join Fair Shake and Solar United Neighbors for a community conversation - breakfast provided & families welcome!

RSVP AT https://forms.gle/TL4V1sQkkKgcP3WV6

Join Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, The Ohio Environmental Council, and your neighbors for a workshop on:

• The decision-making process to approve new industrial developments;

• Chances for public participation in decisions so you can ask questions, understand what is happening, and make your voice heard;

• Tips and practice to make impactful public comments.

Dinner Provided & Families Welcome!

This event is designed to educate the public on processes to engage with state agencies and other government decisionmakers regarding projects that impact the environment and public health. It is not intended to propose particular strategies or methods to oppose specific projects or permits currently under review by any government entity.

Have questions about how it works, ways to finance, and where to start?

Want to know more about tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act?

Interested in a solar co-up and want to learn about next steps?

Come join Fair Shake and Solar United Neighbors for a community conversation - food provided & families welcome!

RSVP AT https://forms.gle/TL4V1sQkkKgcP3WV6

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