FCL Education Fund

The FCL Education Fund conducts charitable educational work associated with our mission of promoting justice and civic participation in California’s political process. The FCL Education Fund conducts nonlobbying advocacy, provides information on issues facing California and provides resources and training to those who want to weigh in with legislators and the governor. Donations to the FCL Education Fund are tax-deductible (Tax ID Number 68-0062639).

FCL Education Fund 2020 Form 990

FCL Education Fund Board of Directors

Vicki Carroll, Clerk, Central Coast Friends Meeting

James Alexander, Associate Clerk, Redwood Forest Friends Meeting

Ellen Eggers, Recording Clerk

Steve Birdlebough, Treasurer, Redwood Forest Friends Meeting

Peggy Craik, Orange Grove Friends Meeting

Shannon Frediani, Santa Cruz Friends Meeting

George Gastil, San Diego Friends Meeting

Resources

Want to learn more about the legislative process and how California decides policy?

Bring Your Voice: A Comprehensive Guide to Grassroots Lobbying and the California Legislature - published by the FCL Education Fund and available on-line and as hard copy by request. Contains worksheets and guides to grassroots lobbying; how to follow a bill through the process; organizing a successful meeting with your legislator and much more!

A basic overview of the legislative process

The California Budget and Policy Center at calbudgetcenter.org is a great resource for information on the state budget process and in-depth analysis on our state's issues.

Websites like leginfo.legislature.ca.gov and legiscan.com provide free information on bills, and ways to track their progress through the legislative process.

One-page guide to setting up a lobbying visit with your legislator or their staff: Lobbying Begins at Home