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lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. For example, the Section 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor may require guarantees that the funds disbursed are not used for lobbying. Section 501(c)(4) organizations are subject to different tax rules than Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Tackling root causes involves year-round voter engagement and policy advocacy. Community organizing fosters deep and broad engagement beyond elections In a healthy democracy, community members have a say in the policy decisions that impact their daily lives both during and between elections.
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