Election year is here. Make sure your nonprofit clients stay compliant while making their voices heard.

As the 2026 election approaches, nonprofit boards are asking critical questions: Can we advocate for ballot measures? What about candidate forums? Where's the line between permissible issue advocacy and prohibited political activity?

The answers depend on your organization's tax-exempt classification—and getting it wrong can jeopardize tax-exempt status.

This program will equip you to confidently advise nonprofit boards on lobbying and political activities under the Internal Revenue Code. You'll learn the distinct rules governing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and other tax-exempt organizations, understand the IRS's enforcement approach, and gain practical strategies for maximizing your clients' advocacy impact while staying within legal boundaries.

You'll walk away knowing:

- What constitutes lobbying vs. political campaign intervention under federal tax law
- How much political activity different types of tax-exempt organizations can engage in
- Practical examples of permissible and prohibited election-year activities
- Risk management strategies to protect your clients' tax-exempt status

Don't let confusion sideline your nonprofit clients this election year. Join us to master the rules that govern their participation in our democracy.

CLE CREDITS: This program has been submitted for 1 General CLE Credit

CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.

Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.

CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.

The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.