On this episode, we discuss best practices for working in coalition and with affiliated organizations and the importance of firewalls to 501(c)(4)s that engage in independent expenditures.

Attorneys for this show

Monika Graham, Susan Finkle-Sourlis, and Leslie Barnes

Working in Coalition – Affiliated Organizations

·       Maximize advocacy and resources

·       501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activities

·       Establishing legal, financial, and programmatic independence

o   Separate names, logos, EIN, and activities

o   Cost sharing agreements

o   Separate or joint websites and social media accounts

o   Timesheets

o   Branding matters

Firewalls – 501(c)(4)s and political organizations, candidates and committees

·       What are independent expenditures?

·       Why are independent expenditures important?

·       Establishing firewalls to protect against impermissible coordination

·       Safe harbors for permissible communications

·       FEC firewall policy

 

Resources

Please check out the resources listed below and our extensive resource library at bolderadvocacy.org for more information on this topic. We hope you join us on a future episode of the podcast!

The Connection

The Practical Implications of Affiliated Organizations

Nonprofits Working Together

Working Together: Affiliation and Coalition Basics

FEC guidance on independent expenditures and firewalls