2026 compliance series
Oregon Futures Lab provides resources so you can ensure your organization is in alignment with the most up-to-date compliance rules. This includes things like best legal practices for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and other structures. We also can connect you to experts in our ecosystem.
We partner with Alliance for Justice and their Bolder Advocacy series and will be doing so again this year! These trainings are designed to strengthen nonprofit advocacy and policy influence. The sessions will provide essential guidance on lobbying, coalition work, navigating political challenges, and maximizing advocacy efforts for community impact.
This year we will have local Oregon legal expert Tim Mooney leading all four of our sessions. Tim Mooney, Senior Counsel at Alliance for Justice, has guided nonprofits through the complexities of political and tax-exempt law for over two decades. His connection to the Pacific Northwest took root when he co-founded Columbia Riverkeeper and served as its first counsel. Known for making legal concepts accessible and engaging, he brings genuine passion to every organization he works with. At the heart of his practice, Tim empowers nonprofits to amplify their impact, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change.
Training Schedule & Details:
📌 Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks
June 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Understand how to identify, prepare for, and respond to politically motivated scrutiny targeting nonprofits engaged in advocacy and civic engagement.
📌 Working Together: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions, and Political Organizations
July 14, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Explore the rules and strategies for effective collaboration across different tax-exempt organizations while ensuring compliance.
Register for the online training here
📌 Maximizing Your Advocacy: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s
August 11, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Gain insights into how 501(c)(4) organizations can effectively promote community issues and engage in advocacy efforts.
Register for the online training here
📌 Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good
September 22, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Learn how 501(c)(3) organizations can legally advocate for policy change, engage in lobbying, and maximize non-lobbying advocacy efforts.
