Opinion: A Survival Guide For The Lobbying Fly-In

My first hill day, now called fly-ins, was during the late 1980s. I am still moved by the stirring testament to our democracy and dedication to missions they represent. “Visiting Capitol Hill is akin to being at the airport. It is best to arrive early, expect last-minute changes and delays and be of good cheer,” communication expert Ed Barks advised association executives.

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Donor Protection, Privacy Central To New Court Filing

The Philanthropy Roundtable filed an amicus brief Friday in a case challenging the California attorney general’s requirement that nonprofits disclose major donors in their annual registration filings. The 34-page brief was filed Friday in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra. The roundtable asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to uphold a federal district court’s earlier ruling that the attorney general’s office attempt to force nonprofits to disclose donor lists is an unconstitutional burden on its 1st Amendment rights.

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