NonprofitVOTE Toolkits
Community-based nonprofits are uniquely suited to the job of helping their clients, constituents, staff and volunteers become involved in the electoral process. Nonprofits have the trust and respect of their communities and daily contact with those who would benefit from increased participation in our democratic process. But the question for individual nonprofits remains, "How do we get started?"
NonprofitVOTE Publications
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A Nonprofit's Guide to Voter Registration
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This guide, meant to help your nonprofit incorporate voter registration
into its ongoing activities, takes readers step-by-step through
conducting a voter registration drive. Inside you will find clear and
comprehensive explanations on how to successfully plan and carry out
your voter registration drive, both in your office and in the
community, while navigating tricky issues such as nonpartisanship and
funding. You will also find a list of basic guidelines, Frequently
Asked Questions, and additional resources.
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Michigan Voter Participation Notebook
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The Voter Participation Notebook is a 21 page introduction to voting
and elections in Michigan. Topics covered include voter registration,
absentee voting, early voting and voter ID. Many of the items found in
the Notebook are also available as one page fact sheets.
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Nonprofits, Voting and Elections
A 16-page primer for 501(c)(3) nonprofits on nonpartisan voter
participation and education activities. What kinds of voter engagement
can my organization do? What are easy ways nonprofits can encourage its
communities – staff, board, constituents and volunteers - to
participate and vote on a nonpartisan basis?
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A Nonprofit's Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum
In this publication you will find helpful instructions on hosting a
candidate forum, including to-do lists, do's and don'ts, and a planning
timeline. The Guide also includes tips on how to keep your forum
nonpartisan and on how to make your forum attractive to candidates, as
well as instructions on selecting a format and publicizing your forum.
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Michigan Voter Registration Kit
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The Voter Registration Kit is a 4 page guide to voter registration activities for Michigan 501(c)(3)s.
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GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY
Nov. 3, 2009
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All polls open from
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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