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Toolkits Community-based nonprofits are uniquely suited to the job of helpingtheir clients, constituents, staff and volunteers become involved inthe electoral process. Nonprofits have the trust and respect of theircommunities and daily contact with those who would benefit fromincreased participation in our democratic process. But the question forindividual nonprofits remains, "How do we get started?"
Recent MassVOTE Publications  A Citizens Guide to Voting and Voter Registration in MA
A 6-page guide to voter eligibility, how to register, CORI information, absentee ballot instructions, and important dates. NVEN Publications  Nonprofits, Voting and Elections
A 16-page primer for 501(c)(3) nonprofits on nonpartisan voterparticipation and education activities. What kinds of voter engagementcan my organization do? What are easy ways nonprofits can encourage itscommunities – staff, board, constituents and volunteers - toparticipate and vote on a nonpartisan basis?  A Nonprofit's Guide to Voter Registration
This guide, meant to help your nonprofit incorporatevoter registration into its ongoing activities, takes readersstep-by-step through conducting a voter registration drive. Inside youwill find clear and comprehensive explanations on how to successfullyplan and carry out your voter registration drive, both in your officeand in the community, while navigating tricky issues such asnonpartisanship and funding. You will also find a list of basicguidelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and additional resources. A Nonprofit's Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum In this publication you will find helpful instructionson 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 keepyour forum nonpartisan and on how to make your forum attractive tocandidates, as well as instructions on selecting a format andpublicizing your forum. NVEN Tools Vote November 4th Posters "Register to Vote HERE" Poster 1Download 8 x 11 PDF BLACK&WHITE / COLOR Download 8 x 11 JPG Black&White / Color
download 11 x 17 PDF BLACK&WHITE / COLOR download 11 x 17 JPG Black&White / Color "Register to vote here" Poster 2Download 8 x 11 PDF BLACK&WHITE / COLOR Download 8 x 11 JPG Black&White / Color
download 11 x 17 PDF BLACK&WHITE / COLOR download 11 x 17 JPG Black&White / Color Handouts and Fact SheetsA Nonprofit Voter Participation Checklist Presentations"Making a 2008 Voter Engagement Plan for Your Nonprofit" This PowerPoint presentation offers your nonprofit an introdution voterparticipation activites and how to form a voter participation plan foryour organization. Download PowerPoint Download PDF "Sponsoring a Nonpartisan Candidate Forum" This PowerPoint presentation covers many of the aspects of sponsoring a nonpartisan candidate forum. Download PowerPoint Download PDF "Voter Education in a Nutshell" This PowerPoint presentation offers a brief introduction to votereduation on the process of voting and on the issues and candidates. Download the PowerPoint Download the PDF "Presentation to Nonprofit Congress June 2008" Download PowerPoint Download PDF
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