Legal Lunch & Learn: Lobbying vs. Advocacy
Who this resource is for: Non-profit organizations and charities working to raise awareness of issues.
Lobby vs Advocacy: Why is it important to distinguish the two? What is the danger in labeling advocacy as lobbying? And how is the Lobbyists Transparency Act negatively impacting the non-profit sector?
Toronto Freelance Journalist John Lorinc facilitates a spirited conversation with Cherie Payne of The Vantage Point, Sarah Kim of Vancouver Foundation, and PLEO Founder and Legal Director Martha Rans QC on the topic of lobbying vs advocacy.
Articles discussed in this webinar:
Let’s not conflate lobbying and political activities by Martha Rans for The Philanthropist Journal
Why the sector’s lobbying has come up empty by John Lorinc for The Philanthropist Journal