Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast

Election Coalitions

It's mid-September and we are in the thick of election season. Ballots are going out, early voting is around the corner and many of you are working in coalitions on nonpa

Can We Share That?

Working in coalition is one of the nonprofit sector's greatest strengths and can be especially powerful during election season. With the midterm elections around the corn

Get Out the Vote

Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts are one of the most impactful ways 501(c)(3) public charities can strengthen civic participation and help ensure communities have the tool

Charitable Solicitation

On today's episode we will cover Charitable Solicitation Registration! If your nonprofit asks people for donations, you probably need to register with state regulators be

Forming a 501(c)(4)

This week we are talking about 501(c)(4)s, or social welfare organizations. What are the advantages to starting one?  How are they different than 501(c)(3)s and other typ

What Nonprofits Need to Know About Nominations

After the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the unique opportunities 501(c)(3) public charities have to advocate in

State of Advocacy: Legislative Update

On today's episode, we are breaking down the 2026 state legislative season and how the landscape affecting nonprofit advocacy is shifting across the country. We are recor

How Philanthropy is Meeting the Moment

This week, we are diving into the world of philanthropy. We are thrilled to be joined by Matthew L. Evans from the United Philanthropy Forum who will help us understand h

Individual Activity in Election Season

Employees and volunteers of public charities often participate in the political and democratic process in ways that connect to their organization's mission. While a 501(c

Commenting on Candidates

When nonprofits speak out on issues in the public square, the line between education and electioneering can get blurry – especially during election season. On this episod

Candidate Appearances

Primaries are taking place or may have already occurred where you are. More elections will take place from now until November so we thought it's a good time to talk about

Ballot Measure Advocacy

With direct democracy becoming more important than ever in this political climate, we thought it was a good time to revisit ballot measures. From local park bonds to impo

Ask Us Anything

  On this episode of Rules of the Game, we dive into some of the most common – and pressing – questions we hear on our free nonprofit advocacy technical assistance hotlin

Legislative Update

Legislative season is underway, and we're seeing a wave of proposals that could significantly reshape the operating environment for nonprofits and advocacy organizations.

Litigation Update

On this edition, we open up the docket and get an update on the variety of court cases that impact tax-exempt organizations and their ability to advocate on the issues th

College Athletics, NIL and Nonprofits

One of the hottest topics in college athletics turns out to be about nonprofits. This episode unpacks how nonprofit colleges and third-party NIL collectives support indiv

Ask Us Anything: Voter Registration

In this episode, we're answering questions from organizations about voter registration, which is, of course, timely given the upcoming midterm election season. Since thes

Public Charities Can Lobby!

On this episode, we're going back-to-basics to discuss the rules that apply when nonprofits engage in lobbying activities. With legislative sessions ramping-up in several

2026 Resolutions

Happy 2026! As policy shifts and new advocacy opportunities emerge, the Bolder Advocacy team is here to guide nonprofits so they can continue to advocate boldly while rem

Celebrating Advocacy Wins

It's been a long year, and while progressive movements have faced real setbacks, that's not the whole story. Across the country, nonprofits and the communities they serve