Now more than ever, our communities need to be seen and heard.  As rapid changes happen across the country, engaging candidates is one way nonprofits can bring lived experiences to the table – and invite candidates to listen.  

We covered:

  • Why and how to host a candidate forum 👥
  • Ideas to engage candidates beyond forums like meet and greets 💬
  • Common challenges – like low candidate response rates or coalition dynamics – and how to navigate them 📋
  • How events can help voters feel more “in the know” and empowered  😌

Here’s your post-webinar resource goodie bag: 

Youtube Recording 

Google Slides Presentation (Note this was a panel-style discussion, not training!) 

Nonprofit VOTE Candidate Engagement Resources including Timelines, Planning templates…etc

League of Women Voters VOTE411

North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

Greater Cleveland Congregations

Follow Up Q&A
Some of your questions weren’t answered live because so many of you had such good questions! Here’s the doc of speakers answering some of them!

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