A Policy Advocacy Organization for the Sustainable Economies Movement
WELCOME:
Thank you for taking the time to help shape the policy organization for the sustainable economies movement! Please take a few moments to learn about this 501(c)4 organization, and then fill out the questionnaire below.

INTRODUCING THE 501(C)(4) FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES:
What’s so great about a 501(c)(4)? It can change laws! Unlike 501(c)(3) nonprofits, which limit legislative advocacy, 501(c)(4) nonprofits can engage in unlimited amounts of lobbying. The mission of this 501(c)(4) is to support lobbying for the greater good -- catalyzing widespread adoption of city, state, and federal policies that help communities create, own, and manage their own sustainable sources of food, energy, water, jobs, housing, and other vital elements of thriving communities. This organization will empower nonprofits *and* individuals to take an active role in shaping our economies.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT:
This 501(c)(4) can act as a fiscal sponsor, or “umbrella,” for the policy advocacy efforts of 501(c)(3) nonprofits or of individuals or groups that don’t otherwise have an organizational umbrella. The 501(c)(4) will handle administrative tasks, financial accounting, tax reporting, and legal compliance.

SKILLS AND STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS:
This 501(c)(4) will pool expert skills and resources, train individuals on legislative advocacy, help draft legislation, consult on campaign strategies, and convene networks and coalitions to set collective policy priorities.

HELP MAKE IT THE BEST IT CAN BE:
By providing your feedback, you will help Sustainable Economies Law Center to convene the 501(c)4 with your work and priorities in mind. Let’s do this together, so we can transition to just and sustainable economies, one policy at a time!
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First name *
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Email address *
City, State, Country
Note: this 501(c)4 organization will only operate in the United States.
Name of your Business or Organization
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Type of Business or Organization
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Who does your organization represent / who is it accountable to?
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What is your position or role at the organization? *
If you are not affiliated with an organization, briefly describe what you do that could relate to this 501(c)(4) organization.
Do you engage in policy advocacy? *
"Policy advocacy" can include anything from collecting signatures and letters of support for ballot initiatives or bills you believe in, to organizing neighbors to petition local government for better bike lanes, to drafting and directly lobbying for policies at any level of government.
Do you feel limited in how much policy advocacy you can engage in? If so, please explain what barriers you face.
In what capacity do you engage in policy advocacy? *
"Policy advocacy" can include anything from collecting signatures and letters of support for ballot initiatives or bills you believe in, to organizing neighbors to petition local government for better bike lanes, to drafting and directly lobbying for policies at any level of government.
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If you are a part of an organization, is policy advocacy part of your mission?
"Policy advocacy" can include anything from collecting signatures and letters of support for ballot initiatives or bills you believe in, to organizing neighbors to petition local government for better bike lanes, to drafting and directly lobbying for policies at any level of government.
NO - we never engage in policy advocacy.
YES - it is central to our mission.
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If you engage in policy advocacy, about frequently would you estimate you do so?
Calculate by considering what percentage of your waking hours is, on average, dedicated to policy advocacy.
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At what level(s) of government do you engage in policy advocacy?
What policy issues do you currently work on, or might you be interested in working on in the future? Please select only your THREE highest priority areas.
If you work with a 501(c)3 nonprofit, have you experienced barriers to engaging in policy advocacy?
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Overall, what kind of support would you like to see from an organization like this?
Is your business or organization already connected to other policy advocacy organizations, such as a chamber of commerce or trade association?
If yes, please list those organizations below.
If you answered yes to the question above, can you describe whether your affiliation with the above organizations has been effective or useful?
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