Arts Advocacy Quiz #2

Advocacy and Lobbying

As an arts advocate, do you know the difference between what activities constitute advocacy and what are considered lobbying? Test your knowledge!

Is it illegal for nonprofits to advocate?

Always

It depends on the size of the nonprofit

Nonprofits may advocate a particular position or viewpoint as long as the activity is nonpartisan and objective

Can my 501(c)(3) organization participate in political campaigns?

Most certainly

Absolutely prohibited

It depends on the size of the 501(c)(3) organization

Can you engage in political campaigns as a private citizen?

Yes, using resources from your nonprofit organization

Yes, on behalf of your nonprofit organization

Yes, on your personal time and/or by making personal contributions

Which of these activities is considered lobbying?

Writing a state legislator to tell her how you used your latest state arts agency grant

Using Facebook to share alarming news about proposed cuts to county arts funding

Endorsing a candidate for mayor who supports the arts

Which of the below is NOT considered advocacy?

Asserting that the arts should be an important part of public policy

Letting elected officials know you have expertise in arts policy

Asking your state senator to vote against a bill that eliminates funding for your state arts agency

Explaining how policy or budget decisions have affected the arts in the past

Advocacy or Lobbying?

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