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.
Keeping Track Handbook
A guide to record keeping for advocacy charities. (PDF)
Rules and Regulations for Lobbying
In this section of guidelines from the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosures Commission, it outlines rules and guidelines for reporting. Nebraska Rules and Regulations for lobbying. (PDF)
Policy Acronyms
Here we provide a list of Nebraska policy acronyms and definitions. (PDF)
Sample Employee Timesheet Template
Excel spreadsheet including calculation of lobbying hours spent by employees. (EXCEL)
Lobbying Recording Sheet
Keep track of your organization’s lobbying activities with this sheet. (PDF)