NonprofitVOTE Toolkits

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.

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.

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 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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The Voter Registration Kit is a 4 page guide to voter registration activities for Michigan 501(c)(3)s.