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?"
NVEN Publications
 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?
 A Nonprofit's Guide to Voter Registration
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.
 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.
NVEN Tools
Vote November 4th Posters
"Register to Vote HERE" Poster 1
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"Register to vote here" Poster 2
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download 11 x 17 PDF BLACK&WHITE / COLOR
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Handouts and Fact Sheets
A Nonprofit Voter Participation Checklist
Presentations
"Making a 2008 Voter Engagement Plan for Your Nonprofit"
This PowerPoint presentation offers your nonprofit an introdution voter
participation activites and how to form a voter participation plan for
your organization.
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"Sponsoring a Nonpartisan Candidate Forum"
This PowerPoint presentation covers many of the aspects of sponsoring a nonpartisan candidate forum.
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"Voter Education in a Nutshell"
This PowerPoint presentation offers a brief introduction to voter
eduation on the process of voting and on the issues and candidates.
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"Presentation to Nonprofit Congress June 2008"
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