Nonprofit Advocacy Rights Attorney and Consultant

Practical legal guidance for
community organizations and funders

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Sara Matlin is both a lawyer and a bilingual nonprofit activist. Work with Sara to figure out your organization’s rights to advocate for policy change.

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Sara’s training and guidance will help you decide which advocacy tactics, funding strategies, and
compliance structures best match your organization’s values and capacity.

Tailored Guidance for Nonprofit Advocacy

Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned veteran, you’ll need realistic advice for planning your advocacy activities and practical solutions when issues arise. Sara translates the jargon into sensible legal guidance (in English or Spanish). And then she helps you figure out, “Okay, now what?”

Workshops for your Nonprofit, Coalition, or Cohort

Sara teaches nonprofits and grantmakers how to navigate lobbying, election-related, and funding rules in English or Spanish. She cuts through the legalese with workshops tailored to your team’s specific advocacy needs and experiences.

Nonprofit Advocacy Compliance for California Organizations

Sara supports California 501(c)(3)s, (c)(4)s, and funders that are ramping up their advocacy, including ballot measure advocacy and state-level lobbying. She helps you understand which IRS and CA rules apply to your organization and how to structure your operations to match your activities.

Optimize Funding for Advocacy Activities

Foundations can support advocacy organizations, and grantees have a right to use those funds to support their advocacy. Sara guides both funders and nonprofits in matching grant structures with advocacy opportunities.

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Schedule one free consultation with Sara (per organization)

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