For Lobbying we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Advocacy, Fundraising, Grantmaking and Politics.

Lobbying (Advocacy)

Efforts to influence legislation by influencing the opinion of legislators, legislative staff, and government administrators directly involved in drafting legislative proposals. The Internal Revenue Code sets limits on lobbying by organizations that are exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3). Public charities may lobby as long as lobbying does not become a substantial part of their activities. Private foundations may neither lobby nor fund lobbying activities. See also:Advocacy, Legislative Lobbying, Self-Defense

Lobbying (Fundraising)

Lobbying is the practice of petitioning lawmakers to support an organization's cause.

Lobbying (Grantmaking)

Efforts to influence legislation by influencing the opinion of legislators, legislative staff, and government administrators directly involved in drafting legislative proposals. The Internal Revenue Code sets limits on lobbying by organizations that are exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3). Public charities may lobby as long as lobbying does not become a substantial part of their activities. Private foundations may neither lobby nor fund lobbying activities. See also:Advocacy, Legislative Lobbying, Self-Defense

Lobbying (Politics)

The practice of talking with members of Congress to persuade them to support a particular position or pieced of legislation. Often conducted in the "lobbies" just off the House and Senate chambers.

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