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Alliance for Justice \| Direct Link This Web site works to assist nonprofits and foundations in advocacy efforts by providing technical assistance, information, and tools. It features the Judicial Selection Project which monitors judicial nominations at all levels of the federal branch. Author: Alliance For Justice \| Published: 1979 Preferred Practice: Understand That No One Person Can Bring About An Important Policy Change Being an effective lobbyist or advocate means being a team player. Source: Bob Smucker, Past President, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest Recognize That In the Public Policy Arena, There Are No Permanent Victories Be prepared to defend your hard-fought gains. Source: Bob Smucker, Past President, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
Does Your Nonprofit Need a Lawyer? \| Direct Link This is a checklist for nonprofit organizations to use to determine if they need pro bono legal services. Key Terms: advocacy, legal consideration, legal services, organizational management, pro bono, tax exempt Author: PowerOfAttorney.org \| Published: 2003
Finding and Using a Nonprofit Legal Specialist \| Direct Link This checklist provides tips on engaging legal counsel in a nonprofit matter including when to use pro bono counsel. Key Terms: advocacy, legal considerations, legal services, legal specialist, organizational management, pro bono Author: La Piana Associates, Inc. \| Published: 2002
NonprofitRisk.org \| Direct Link This Web site provides risk management, insurance information and articles containing specific liability information including policies for directors and officers, employment practices, general office, fidelity and dishonesty bonding, and special events. It also provides CARES, a Computer Assisted Risk Evaluation System. Author: Nonprofit Risk Management Center \| Published: 1990
NP Action \| Direct Link This Web site includes interactive checklists and quizzes, a service to contact elected officials and the media, and other tools to help nonprofits engage in public policy. Author: OMB Watch \| Published: 2003
Pro Bono & Public Service \| Direct Link This Web site is an online directory organized by state, of pro bono services available to nonprofits. Author: American Bar Association
Pro Bono and More from Guidestar: On-line Legal Resources for Nonprofits \| Direct Link This Web site provides an overview of Rule 6.1 of the American Bar Association's "Model Rules of Professional Conduct" that addresses pro bono services for nonprofits. Author: Ferraro, Patrick \| Published: 2003
Public Affairs: Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying \| Direct Link This resource provides current legislative developments in the area of campaign finance reform and lobbying expenditure limits. Key Terms: advocacy, Federal Election Commission (FEC), federal lobbying disclosure rules, legislation, lobbying rules Author: Independent Sector \| Published: 2003
Thomas \| Direct Link This Web site features searching capabilities for several databases including Bill Text, Congressional Record Text, Bill Summary & Status, the Congressional Record Index, and the Constitution. Author: U.S. Library of Congress
Thompson & Thompson, P.C. \| Direct Link This Web site provides legal information on tax exemption and many other nonprofit issues that include avoiding conflicts of interest, political campaign prohibitions, FAQ's, tips on a successful board meeting, making responsible management decisions and much more. Author: Thompson & Thompson, P.C. \| Published: 1991 Preferred Practice: Have A Policy Promoting Pluralism and Diversity within the Organization's Board, Staff, and Constituencies Organizations vary widely in their ability to demonstrate pluralism and diversity. Every organization should establish a policy that is consistent with its mission statement and fosters inclusiveness such as an affirmative action program. Source: Adapted From: Governance, Policy and Program Fundamentals by BBB Wise Giving Alliance Avoid Real or Perceived Conflicts of Interest and Abuses of Power Continually update and improve financial, personnel, and organizational policies; develop appropriate checks and balances; and have and enforce a conflict-of-interest policy for board, staff, and volunteers. Source: Joel J. Orosz, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Pitfall: Allowing Personal or Political Agendas to Interfere with the Board's Responsibility to Serve the Best Interests of the Organization Every endeavor that the board takes on and every decision made should be done in order to fulfill the mission and purpose of the organization. Source: Adapted From: Practical Problems and Solutions: Governance Do's and Don'ts: An Overview - Institute on Governance
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