ABSTRACT

By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:

Describe the legal limitations faced by public charities in the political arena

Identify specific types of nonprofit organizations involved in the political arena and how they influence policy-making

Identify and explain specific activities and strategies associated with nonprofits’ political mobilization role

Describe specific activities and strategies used by nonprofits in their political representation role

Describe ways in which nonprofit organizations provide political education for citizens