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Alabama Legislative Information System Online
What is UPMIFA? UPMIFA (Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act) is a revision of 30-year old UMIFA which is on the books in 47 states. UPMIFA is already adopted in about half the states.
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Nonprofit Policy News
A free, monthly e-newsletter featuring federal & state legislation that impacts nonprofits
Federal Policy Issues
Important information & updates on policy issues that affect the nonprofit sector at large.
State Policy Issues
Active state legislation and state regulatory resources
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Learning About Advocacy
Nonprofits and Elections
Strategies and rules related to the role of nonprofits in voter engagement
Nonprofit Action – Provides tools and information for nonprofit advocacy. The site features articles and research on a range of topics, including capacity building, nonprofit advocacy, and the laws and regulations regarding lobbying and voter education. There are interactive tools, including forums and links to a wide variety of policy resources for nonprofits, and “how to” sections for organizing and mobilizing, increasing voter participation, and working with the media for advocacy. They even include brush-up civics lessons on the structure and processes of government.
OMB Watch – is a nonprofit government watchdog organization whose mission is to promote open government, accountability and citizen participation. OMB Watch keeps you abreast of legislation via their daily updates and blogs on federal budget issues, information access for defending the public’s right to know, nonprofit advocacy, and regulatory policy.
Independent Sector – Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. Our nonpartisan coalition of approximately 600 organizations leads, strengthens, and mobilizes the charitable community in order to fulfill our vision of a just and inclusive society and a healthy democracy of active citizens, effective institutions, and vibrant communities.
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