Advocacy Tools

A Note on Nonprofit Organizations and Political Campaigns
The Internal Revenue Code prohibits tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations from "participating or intervening" in a political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office. Find out what nonprofit groups are allowed to do under federal law.

Candidate Forum on the Arts Guide
This how-to guide will help citizens discover where decision makers stand on public funding for the arts.

Duns Numbers
The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a unique nine character identification number widely used by both commercial and federal entities. Soon the Oklahoma Arts Council will require a DUNS number on all grant applications.

How to Communicate with Your Legislators
This how-to guide will share information with you on how to best communicate issues impacting you and your community to your legislator.

Oklahoma Arts Council 2007 Fact Sheet
This bulleted list gives the pertinent facts about who the Arts Council is, their funding, grants, services, economic impact and more.

Oklahoma Creative Industries Report
This report offers a research-based approach to understanding the scope and economic importance of the arts in Oklahoma.

The Economic Impact of the Arts: Oklahoma Facts & Figures
This bulleted list will give you statistics from economic impact studies on the arts in Oklahoma.