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

A Voter Participation Starter Kit - for Nonprofits and Social Service Agencies Voter Participation Starter Kit Cover Image

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This toolkit provides nonprofits with an introduction to doing nonpartisan voter registration, voter education and get out the vote work in an easy and effective way. Emphasis is placed on integrating nonpartisan voter engagement into your nonprofit's ongoing activities and services with clients and constituents - as well as with your staff and board. Each section highlights basic principles and sample activities. The toolkit has special one page sections on engaging the candidates, working on ballot measures, becoming a poll worker and more.





 Candidate Forum Guide Cover ImageA Nonprofit's Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum

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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.

 

 

 

Voter Registration Guide Cover ImageA 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.

 

 Nonprfits, Voting and Elections Cover ImagesNonprofits, Voting and Elections: A Guide to Nonpartisan Voter Engagement

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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?

 

 

GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY
Nov. 8, 2011

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