On this episode, we walk through the ins and outs on why you’d want to form a 501(c)(4) to get things done as a nonprofit advocate. Because (c)(4)s are effectively the multi-tool of nonprofits, they can do a lot more than you might even think. But is it the right choice for your needs? This is part one of a two-part series.   Lawyers for this episode  Tim Mooney  Ronnie Pawelko  Leslie Barnes    Shownotes  What is a 501(c)(4)?  How to figure out if a nonprofit is a (c)(4)   Why would you want a (c)(4)?  Benefits of a (c)(4)  Downsides/Costs of a (c)(4)  Should We Form One?       Resources  Why create a 501(c)(4)?  501(c)(4) Strategy and Discussion Guide  Considering Starting a 501(c)4? Case Studies  Primer on Social Welfare Organizations: Using 501(c)(4) Organizations for Good  Power of Collaboration  Starting a 501(c)(4) organization   How to operate a 501(c)(4)  The Connection  Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible activities  Accountability Advocacy: How 501(c)(4)s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Their Actions  Why (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s need to work collaboratively  Sample Timesheets  Sample Cost Allocation Agreement  Life Cycle of a Social Welfare Organization | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)