Organizational Characteristics of Successful Advocates (Report‪)‬

ABSTRACT Recent decades have seen an increase in government reliance on nonprofit agencies, particularly in administering social welfare programs. This research looks at one aspect of this relationship, specifically examining if and how social service providers shape state and local politics. It analyzes factors that impact the advocacy work of nonprofit organizations, notes the characteristics of successfully advocating nonprofits, and compares the findings with similar national studies. It also presents how 501(c)(3) type organizations understand and apply the advocacy requirements imposed by their tax exempt status.