501(c)(3)s are prohibited from engaging in political activity, but what about the leaders of the organization? What happens when a board member runs for political office? Or a nonprofit ED is invited to speak at a political rally for a personal friend? Individuals running a nonprofit have their own personal views and political activity, but sometimes the line between personal and professional gets blurry. This article includes several examples and outlines specific precautions an organization should take to protect its tax-exempt status as board members or employees engage in personal political activity.
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