Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts
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1 Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts Tuesday, April 16, :30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. EDT Moderator: Jeff Tenenbaum, Esq., Venable LLP Venable LLP Washington, DC Panelists: Larry Norton, Esq., Venable LLP Ron Jacobs, Esq., Venable LLP Janice Ryan, Esq., Venable LLP 1
2 Upcoming Venable Nonprofit Legal Events May 14, As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act June 25, Employee Leaves of Absence and Other Employee Accommodations under the Law: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know (details coming soon) 2
3 Agenda 1. Growing Your PAC 2. Independent Expenditures (c)(3) Election Issues 4. Lobbying Disclosure 5. Tax Issues 6. Hosting Events 3
4 Political Action Committees 4
5 Why a PAC? Corporations still prohibited from making contributions to candidates Corporations prohibited from facilitating contributions Citizens United did not change this 5
6 Who funds a PAC? Members Executives of Association PAC 6 Individual Membership Organization
7 Who are your members? 1. Satisfies requirements of organization 2. Affirmatively accepts 3. Relationship with organization 7
8 Relationship Prong Pays annual dues OR Annual affirmation and participatory rights Vote for board member Vote for officers Binding vote on policy 8 Approve budget
9 Who funds a PAC? Corporate Members Association Executives Prior Approval Restricted Class Executives Shareholders Families Subset of these 9 Corporate Membership Organization
10 Prior Approval Written Signed for each year Only one association per year 10
11 Successful Prior Approval Simple Friendly Limited Explain the PAC Ask is not for money Ask is approval to solicit 11
12 Invitations to Events Conundrum If no prior approval, cannot invite to the event solicitation Ask for prior approval to invite to event 12
13 Events 7:30 pm PAC Reception, Ballroom Invitation Only Click here to learn about the PAC or call 13
14 Tradeshows If no prior approval Get approval If prior approval Ask for $$ 14
15 What is a solicitation? Explicit request for money Publicizes right to accept unsolicited contributions Provides information on how to contribute Encourages support 15
16 What is a not a solicitation? Announce the existence of PAC Explain legal rules Information about receipts Information about disbursements 16
17 Making the Ask Association The PAC The member Payroll deduction permitted 17
18 PAC Administrative Costs Paid for by connected organization May accept donations from corporate members Administrative Fund Not for contributions to candidates 18
19 Incentives Drawings for prizes Trinkets Entertainment other than food 19
20 Using Federal PAC in States 20 Easy: Minimal reporting using FEC reports Moderate: Must register federal PAC with state and report on state schedule Difficult: In-state bank/treasurer requirements, or limits on solicitation (in-state employees only) limit federal PAC giving Very Difficult or Prohibited: Federal PAC generally may not give to state candidates Federal PACs donating to state and local races must comply with state-specific limitations on contributions and expenditures. Note: Subjective judgments involved in ranking states
21 Corporate Campaign Contributions 21
22 527(f) Tax Net Investment Income Political Expenditures Tax 22
23 527(f) Tax Net Investment Income Political Expenditures Tax 23
24 Communicating with the Public 24
25 Range of Activities Issue Advocacy Influencing Election Learn More Call Congress Send to DC Vote for X 25
26 Examples Paid volunteers Mail Television Radio Web/Social Media Calls 26
27 Regulatory Issues State Grassroots 27
28 Grassroots Regulations Some states require registration Some tied to traditional lobbying Others independent obligation Donor disclosure May not require call to action 28
29 Types of Communications Grassroots Issue Advocacy Electioneering Communications Independent Expenditures Call to action Focuses on issues/does not include CTA Refers to a clearly identified candidate Expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate Any medium Any medium Radio or TV (state law varies) Any medium Any time Any time (but may become EC or IE close to election) Broadcast within 30 or 60 days of election Any time Any organization (limits on (c)(3)) Any organization Any organization Not (c)(3) Limits on (c)(4) & (c)(6) Some state disclosure possible Some state disclosure possible Disclosed to FEC (or state) Disclosed to FEC (or state) 29 29
30 Express Advocacy Clear Words Vote for Elect Defeat Support Facts & Circumstances Only be interpreted by a reasonable person as containing advocacy of the election or defeat of one or more clearly identified candidates Unmistakable and unambiguous electoral portion 30
31 Independent Expenditure Expressly Advocates Any Medium Any Time Not Coordinated 31
32 Coordination In General Request or Suggestion Material Involvement Substantial Discussion Use of Campaign Material 32
33 Vendor/Employee May not use Within 120 days Material Nonpublic Information 33
34 Trouble Areas for Nonprofits Lobbying Contributions Member Communications Vendors 34
35 Who can make IEs? NOT 501(c)(3) 501(c)(6) 501(c)(4) Political Action Committees Super PACs 35
36 What is a Super PAC? Makes independent expenditures Does not contribute to candidates May not coordinate with candidates Registered with FEC or state Unlimited contributions 36
37 What about 501(c)(4) and (c)(6)s Less than 50% of its activities may be influencing elections 37
38 How to Be Active Make IEs directly Fund a Super PAC 38
39 Disclosure by Non-PACs Disclose IE expenses Disclose contributors who made a donation in excess of $200 to further the independent expenditure 39
40 Funding a Federal Super PAC Donor 2 Donor 1 Donor 3 Entity Disclosed as Contributor by Super PAC 40
41 Super PACs in the States 41
42 State Disclosure Issues States are imposing additional disclosure obligations Investigations/Litigation California Montana 42
43 Utah Requires Disclosure of Donors Donor means a person that gives money, including a fee, due, or assessment for membership in the corporation, to a corporation without receiving full and adequate consideration for the money 43
44 A Thought State 1 State 2 State 3 State 4 State 5 A B E H C F D G I J J discloses H and I I discloses G and F H discloses E 44
45 Tax Issues Primary Purpose 501(c)(4) Inquiries Congressional Inquiries Lack of clear guidance 45
46 Satisfying the Primary Purpose Don t rush to create a new entity Plan carefully Consider special purpose entities 46
47 Solicitation Disclaimers Required on fundraising appeals that clearly indicate funds will be targeted to the election or defeat of a candidate 47
48 Your Donors/Members Shareholder efforts Corporate policies SEC possible rule 48
49 501(c)(3) Election Issues 49
50 501(c)(3)s Campaign Intervention 50
51 Candidate Appearances Invite all candidates Equal opportunity to speak at similar events Explicitly state no support or opposition Tell people everyone was invited No fundraising 51
52 Candidate Forums Invite everyone (or have objective criteria to limit) Equal opportunities to speak at similar events if not all together Note FEC rules on simultaneous participation 52
53 Candidate Appearances Questions prepared and presented by independent nonpartisan panel Topics cover broad range of issues Provide equal opportunity to respond/present views Don t use agree/disagree questions 53
54 Candidate Appearances Don t comment on questions Don t imply approval or disapproval No fundraising Maintain neutral atmosphere 54
55 Official Appearances Reason Other than candidacy E.g. sitting official Organization No mention of candidacy Refers to official position Speaker No mention of candidacy Speaks in other role 55 Event No campaign activity Nonpartisan atmosphere
56 Legislative Scorecards List all votes by a legislative body May include reference to issues May not include candidates Is it a regular activity Is it timed with an election 56
57 Voter Guides/Questionnaires Structure All Candidates for office sent questionnaire Unbiased structure No endorsement Questions Clear and unbiased Subjects cover major areas of interest Clear issue descriptions Answers Don t ask to accept a pledge Reasonable time to respond If limited answers allowed (support/oppose), opportunity to explain position Guides Questions the same in the guide as provided to candidates Answers the same as provided or edited for space only 57 Answers presented close to the question
58 Issue Advocacy ID s one or more candidates Reference to nonelectoral event Approves or disapproves of positions or actions Intervention Factors Ongoing communications irrespective of election Proximity in time to election Reference to voting or the election 58
59 Staff/Leadership Do not use organization resources Identification only use of name Disclaimer personal views 59
60 Staff/Leadership Caution when working with 527s Caution with personal fundraising 60
61 Lobbying 61
62 Who is a federal lobbyist? More than one lobbying contact PLUS Non- Lobbying 80% Lobbying Activity 20% Lobbying Contacts Efforts in Support of Lobbying Contacts 62
63 What is a lobbying contact? Oral or written communication: Legislation Policy Contracts/Grants Nominations 63
64 Who is a covered official? Congress & Staff President & VP Executive Office of the President Executive Schedule 1-5 Admirals and Generals Schedule C Appointees 64
65 What is lobbying activity? Planning Research Coordinating 65
66 Quarterly Reports Issues and agencies lobbied Amount spent on lobbying Names of lobbyists Publicly available 66
67 Calculating Expenses Rent and overhead Other expenses travel, hotel, meals Payments to outside consultants for lobbying activity (when obligation to pay is incurred) Compensation paid for those engaged in lobbying activity (even non-lobbyists) Lobbying Expenses Payments to trade associations and coalitions for lobbying activity (when payment is made) 67
68 State Lobbying Frequent Changes No Uniform Rules Different Triggers 68
69 What is state lobbying? Goodwill 69
70 Tax Issues 70
71 162(e): Nondeductible Expenses Notice to Members Pay Proxy Tax 71
72 Different Definitions Type of Lobbying LDA 162(e) State Grassroots Legislative Executive International No No Yes Broad No Yes Yes Yes Narrow Yes 72
73 LDA Options Report using 162(e) One set of books Numbers may be off Report using LDA Two sets of books More accurate numbers 73
74 501(c)(3) Limits on Lobbying No Substantial Part Facts and Circumstances 501(h) Election 74
75 Facts and Circumstances Balance organization s activities in relation to its objectives and circumstances Attempting to influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise Proposing, supporting, or opposing legislation 75
76 501(h) Expenditure Test Influencing Legislation Grass roots lobbying Any attempt to influence any legislation through an attempt to affect the opinions of the general public or any segment thereof; and Direct lobbying Any attempt to influence any legislation through communication with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of the legislation. 76
77 Expenditure Limits If the amount of exempt purpose expenditures is: Lobbying nontaxable amount is: $500,000 >$500,00 but $1,000,000 > $1,000,000 but $1,500,000 >$1,500,000 20% of the exempt purpose expenditures $100,000 plus 15% of excess of exempt purpose expenditures over $500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of excess of exempt purpose expenditures over $1,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of exempt purpose expenditures over $1,500, Grassroots Limit: 25% of total lobbying limit
78 LDA Options Report using 6033(b)(8) One set of books Numbers may be off Report using LDA Two sets of books More accurate numbers 78
79 Private Foundations May not lobby May not earmark grants for lobbying May provide technical assistance (with written request) May conduct nonpartisan analysis 79
80 Common Gift Issues 80
81 Federal Gift Rules Congress Registrant: No, unless exception Lobbyist: No, unless exception Others: <$50 or exception Career Registrant: $20 or exception Lobbyist: $20 or exception Others: $20 or exception Appointee Registrant: No, unless exception Lobbyist: No, unless exception Others: $20 or exception 81
82 Conference or Similar Event in DC Invitee Event Number of People Audience Congress Speaker at the event Determine that attendance is related to official duties More than 25 non-hill Individuals from an industry or profession or represent a wide range of persons interested in a given matter Appointee Speaker No Specific Number Diversity of views or interests will be present Career In the interest of the agency; further agency programs and operations or speak at the event No Specific Number Diversity of views or interests will be present 82 82
83 Conference or Similar Event Outside DC Invitee Type of Event Purpose Timing Lobbyist Process Congressional Meeting, conference, speech, award, factfinding Officially connected No appearance of private gain 1 night if LDA registrant (2 for long trips) Minimal involvement Submit approval before trip File disclosure form after Executive Branch Meeting, conference, speech, panel, training, award In the interest of the government No question of government integrity No limits No restrictions Submit approval to agency ethics officer 83 83
84 Receptions CONGRESS Hors d oeuvres & beverages Coffee & bagels No sit-down meal No one-on-one EXEC BRANCH $20 per person/$50 per year Coffee, donuts, etc. Often have to pay to attend 84
85 Educational Briefings May not be a lobbying or advocacy group Universities, think tanks, foundations, etc. May not be used for legislative briefings Otherwise might fit widely attended (25 non-hill people) 85
86 Charity Events 86 House & Senate Charitable fundraiser Not just congratulatory celebration Executive No special rule, look to widely attended Invitations House: allows for suggestions; no direct contact Senate: harder line
87 Putting It All Together 87
88 Risk Management Use simple and clear policies and procedures Track time on activities that support lobbying Keep records that substantiate your due diligence Obtain pre-approval of gifts Don t forget consultants 88
89 Final Thoughts Heavily regulated area, with many traps for the unwary Ask first! Usually a way to accomplish your goals Regardless of the rules, always consider the Washington Post test 89
90 Questions? Jeff Tenenbaum, Esq. t Larry Norton, Esq. t Ron Jacobs, Esq. t Janice Ryan, Esq
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