Keeping Track of Lobbying for Nonprofits
Individuals who work in nonprofit organizations often wonder how to keep track of lobbying activities and report them. We curated several resources that provide templates and a handbook with step-by-step guidance. Please reach out to CSN staff if you have questions. We are here to help you.
Sample Employee Timesheet Template
Excel spreadsheet including calculation of lobbying hours spent by employees. (EXCEL)
Lobbying Recording Sheet
How 501(c)(3)s Can Respond During an Election Year on Judicial Nominations and Remain Nonpartisan. (PDF)
Commenting on Candidates and Campaigns
How 501(c)(3)s Can Respond During an Election Year on Judicial Nominations and Remain Nonpartisan. (PDF)
Praising and Criticizing Incumbents
How 501(c)3s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Official Actions. (PDF)
Electoral Advocacy Article
Expanding your influence, effectiveness, and power in the advocacy arena through electoral organizing. (PDF)
Transition Team Advocacy
The period between election and inauguration days is an important window of time when organizations can build relationships and work to have their concerns made a priority of the new administration. (PDF)