Voter Engagement
A Voter Registration Toolkit for Nonprofits and Social Service Agencies
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This toolkit describes the role nonprofits and social service agencies can play in registering voters. It includes a four-page booklet on the basic principles of nonpartisan voter registration, a one-page handout on why your nonprofit should register voters, a "Register to Vote" poster, and corresponding state information from the "Voter Registration in Your State" section of our website. Learn more about the complete toolkit.
A Voter Participation Starter Kit for Nonprofits and Social Service Agencies
This toolkit introduces nonprofits to nonpartisan voter registration, voter education and get-out-the-vote work. Emphasis is placed on integrating nonpartisan voter engagement into your organization's ongoing activities and services--addressing both clients and constituents, as well as staff, volunteers, and board members. Each section highlights basic principles and sample activities that will help your nonprofit select easy and effective strategies that work for you. The toolkit includes special one-page sections on engaging with candidates, working on ballot measures, becoming a poll worker and more.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum
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This guide features helpful instructions on hosting a candidate forum, including to-do lists, do's and don'ts, and a planning timeline. It includes tips on how to ensure your forum stays nonpartisan, attract candidates, select a format, and publicize the event.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Voter Registration
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This guide instructs nonprofits on how to incorporate voter registration activities into ongoing activities and services. It contains details on how to plan and conduct a successful voter registration drive, either on-site or in the community. It also addresses nonpartisan requirements and funding limitations.
Nonprofits, Voting and Elections: A Guide to Nonpartisan Voter Engagement for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations
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This 16-page primer for 501(c)(3) nonprofits encompasses a range of appropriate and legal activities that nonprofits can engage in. In addition to describing nonpartisan voter participation and education activities, it covers easy ways to engage all members the community--including staff, board members, constituents and volunteers.