Engaging Candidates and Elected Officials

A series of questions and answers about interactions with candidates, including individual visits, mailings, fundraisers and other campaign events, legislative and other non-campaign events with incumbents and candidate fundraising. Prepared by Lloyd H. Mayer of Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered.
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An overview outlining the distinction between officers, directors and employees of a 501(c)(3) organization who are acting in their individual capacity from individuals who are acting on behalf of their employer organization. The document also provides tips for organizations to avoid violating the laws. Published by the Alliance for Justice.
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A PowerPoint presentation outlining the best ways to educate legislators on pre-kindergarten issues. Presented by Senator Jim Argue, Jr. of Arkansas.
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A PowerPoint presentation describing the Candidate Connection resource for educating candidates on children’s issues. Prepared by Jason Zaborske, Associate Director of Children’s Campaign, Inc.
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A PowerPoint presentation outlining strategies for engaging candidates for governor around pre-kindergarten issues. Presented by Joan Benso of the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children.
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A PowerPoint presentation highlighting ways that 501(c)(3) organizations can educate and engage candidates without jeopardizing their 501(c)(3) status. Prepared by Mike Trister, Esq., Litchman, Trister and Ross, PLLC.
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A checklist that broadly reviews the election activities that 501(c)(3) organizations may engage in without violating the restrictions on engaging in political activity. Published by the Alliance for Justice.
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