Can an organization invite a political candidate to speak at its events without jeopardizing its tax-exempt status?
If a candidate is invited to speak at an organization event in his or her capacity as a political candidate, the event will not be considered prohibited political activity if: a. The organization provides an equal opportunity to participate to all political candidates seeking the same office; b. The organization does not indicate any support for or opposition to any candidate (including candidate introductions and in communications concerning any candidates attendance); and c. No political fundraising occurs in conjunction with the speech.
