Checklists and Factsheets
Recent Factsheets
Election Day Registration - New in January 2012
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This factsheet explains the benefits of Election Day Registration and lists the states that use it.
Expanding Voter Registration Opportunities - New in January 2012
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This factsheet discusses advances in online voter registration and pre-registration that streamline the registration process and make it more accessible to voters.
The National Voter Registration Act - New in January 2012
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This factsheet describes the role the National Voter Registration Act plays in requiring public assistance agencies to offer voter registration to clients.
Factsheets - in alphabetical order
501(c)(3) Permissible Activities
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This factsheet outlines nonpartisan civic engagement activities that stay within the limitations of a 501(c)(3) mandate.
Ballot Measure Advocacy
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This factsheet discusses ways that nonprofits can engage in ballot measure activities.
Become a Poll Worker
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This factsheet introduces the process for becoming a poll worker on Election Day.
Federal Funds and Voter Participation - Updated in January 2012
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This factsheet provides an overview of the activity limitations on recipients of federal funds.
Nonprofits Increase Voting
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This factsheet summarizes Nonprofit VOTE's recent study on nonprofit voter engagement in Detroit, Michigan. We encourage you to use the study factsheet to share the results with your staff, stakeholders, and other nonprofits in your network.
Nonprofits, Staff and Elections
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This factsheet describes what activities nonprofit employees can (and cannot) do on and off the clock.
State Felon Enfranchisement Laws - Updated in January 2012
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This factsheet provides an overview of felon disenfranchisement laws in the United States.
Working with Candidates
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This factsheet provides guidelines on working with a political candidate on a nonprofit basis.