Public Policy Resources

Resources for Nonprofit Sector Advocacy

• The Nonprofit Sector in Indiana (Independent Sector)
• Fast Facts About the Nonprofit Sector (National Council of Nonprofits)
• How Indiana Foundations Create Impact
• Nonprofit Works

Helpful Links

• Advocacy Funder Collaboratives
• Alliance for Charitable Reform
• Alliance for Justice
• Bolder Advocacy
• Council on Foundations
• Independent Sector
• Nonprofit Works (data on nonprofit employment)
• Stand For Your Mission
• United Philanthropy Forum

Lobbying Resources

These resources provide information to you about the do's and don'ts of foundation and nonprofit lobbying. For more information, search public policy topics in our Resource Library. 

• Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
  • Webinar Part 1
  • Webinar Part 2
• A Primer on Lobbying for Public Charities and Private Foundations, Attorney Joseph E. Miller, Jr., Faegre Baker & Daniels, LLP
• Memo Regarding Exempt Organizations and Political Campaigns, Heather Willey, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• Bolder Advocacy
  • Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
  • Lobbying Flowchart and Fact Sheet
  • How 501(c)(3)s Can Legally Praise and Criticize Legislators
  • Influencing Legislation
  • Election Checklist for 501(c)(3) Public Charities: Ensuring Election Year Advocacy Efforts Remain Nonpartisan
  • Other Lobbying Resources