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Advocacy Resources

501(c)(3) organizations can advocate! Advocacy is an easy and powerful way to make your voice heard on issues important to you and your nonprofit. We have collected a few key resources that can help your organization get started with or expand its advocacy work.

Voter Engagement

2026 Nonpartisan Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide

Voter engagement works, especially when it happens through organizations people already know. Research from NonprofitVOTE found that voters engaged by nonprofits turned out at rates 10 percentage points higher than comparable voters. That’s why we’ve teamed up with to create a nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide with practical resources to help nonprofits get your communities #VoteReady for the 2026
elections.

Whether you’re helping someone register to vote, sharing reliable election information, or encouraging your community to make a voting plan, the guide has resources you can put to use right away.

View the Voter Engagement Guide

Elected Officials

Advocacy and Lobbying Resources for Nonprofits

Bolder Advocacy/Alliance for Justice

A resource on state and federal laws that impact nonprofit advocacy. A variety of publications are available on the rules and laws governing nonprofit advocacy. Check out their guide for nonprofit lobbying in Washington, Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Washington. 

Public Disclosure Commission

If your organization conducts lobbying in Washington State, you may need to register with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). Learn how to get started and comply with their requirements. Download Bolder Advocacy’s guide to Washington’s PDC requirements or review NAWA’s Step It Up: Lobbying Learning Guide.

Washington State Legislature’s Legislative Information Center

Learn about Washington’s legislative process, current bill information, members of the legislature, and other key information.

Stand for Your Mission

A campaign aimed at expanding the role of advocacy for nonprofit leaders, particularly board members.

Nonprofit Vote

Nonpartisan resources to help nonprofits integrate voter engagement into ongoing activities and services.

Nonprofit Fundamentals

Get NAWA's nonprofit fundamentals resources on boards, finance, legal compliance, strategic planning, advocacy, and running an effective nonprofit.

Nonprofit Jobs

Looking for a job in the nonprofit sector? NAWA partners with Mac's List to promote career opportunities.

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