How Nonprofits Add 501c4’s to Expand their Movement Impact

In today’s highly challenging political climate with key civil rights under attack, nonprofit 501c3s are exploring all of their options for effective advocacy. One option is adding a 501c4 organization, which allows organizations to engage in some political and lobbying activities related to their mission.

What does it look like to manage a c3 and a c4 organization effectively? What can we learn from leaders doing it now? Join our expert panel in conversation that will include:

• What is the case for adding a 501c4?
• What are the key rules and regulations associated with a 501c4?
• How can a 501c4 elevate the voices of impacted people and drive policy change?
• What effects does having both a c3 and a c4 have on fundraising?
• What are the implications for executives, boards, and governance?

Presenters:
Natalie Ossenfort: Program Director of Bolder Advocacy, Alliance for Justice
Juanita Lewis: Executive Director, Community Voices Heard
Quanita Toffie: Executive Director, Groundswell Action Fund