Public Affairs and Public Policy

Nonprofits provide an important vehicle through which individuals organize and work together to improve their communities. Nonprofits should represent the interests of the people they serve through public education and public policy advocacy, as well as by encouraging board members, staff, volunteers and constituents to participate in the public affairs of the community.

A. Public Policy and Advocacy

Nonprofits should have a written policy on advocacy defining the process by which the organization determines positions on specific issues.

B. Public Education

Nonprofits should ensure that all educational information provided to the media public is factually accurate and provides sufficient contextual information to be understood.

C. Promoting Public Participation

Nonprofits engaged in promoting public participation in community affairs shall he diligent in ensuring that the activities of the organization are strictly nonpartisan.

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