Worry Free Lobbying and Voter Education: A Legal Training for Non-Profits

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12/11/2006 - 8:30am to 5:00 pm

Topics to be covered at the legal training:

* What is lobbying?

* How much can our 501(c)3 lobby?

* Can we use legislative scorecards?

* Can we ask foundations for grant for lobbying?

* Can we produce a voter’s guide or invite candidates to speak?

* Can we do voter registration drives and get out the vote activities?

* What are Montana’s lobbying and ballot measure requirements?

Presenters: Abby Levine (Alliance for Justice), Eric Gorovitz (Alliance for Justice), Dennis Unsworth (Montana Commissioner of Political Practices)

This one-day conference will be offered in two locations. Please register for only one conference site.

  • Monday, December 11th in Helena, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 12th in Kalispell, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fill out an application to attend one of this year's trainings.