It’s “Get Out the Vote” Season - aka reminding our communities that there’s an election around the corner! But not all get-out-the-vote has to be a coordinated phonebank or textbank campaign! [...] Read More... The post 8 Practical, Low-Lift Ways to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE.| Nonprofit VOTE
Our nation is in a dangerous moment. Political violence is no longer rare. In just the past year we have seen elected officials threatened at their homes, campaign events disrupted by violence, and even attempts on the lives of political leaders. [...] Read More... The post Beyond Polarization: Building a Democracy That Rejects Violence first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE.| Nonprofit VOTE
That proverb comes to mind when I think about voter registration. The earlier you register, the stronger your voice will be when it counts most. Yet every election cycle, too many people wait until the last minute, assuming they can rely on same-day registration or slip in before the deadline. That gamble leaves far too [...] Read More... The post Voter Prep Begins with Early Registration first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE.| Nonprofit VOTE
For Immediate Release September 11, 2025 kelsea@nonprofitvote.org Nonprofit VOTE Releases Statement Renouncing Political Violence “We believe the health of our democracy depends on people choosing participation over division, and nonviolence over violence” Boston, MA: Today, the team at Nonprofit VOTE released the following statement: National Voter Registration Day will take place on Tuesday, September 16, [...] Read More... The post Nonprofit VOTE Releases Statement Renouncing Political...| Nonprofit VOTE
When people think of nonvoters, it’s tempting to assume they simply “don’t care” or got tripped up by deadlines, ID rules, or forms. But our interviews with partners reveal something deeper: emotions of shame, fear, isolation, and invisibility. [...] Read More... The post Why Don’t People Vote in Local Elections? One Reason: Negative Emotions first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE.| Nonprofit VOTE
The nonprofit sector is no stranger to hard work. Day in and day out, we support our communities through every crisis, every policy shift, and every underfunded program. But right now, we’re facing more than budget cuts or discouraging headlines. We’re responding in real time to direct threats to our work, to our communities, and to our ability to participate in democracy itself. [...] Read More... The post Stepping Up For Those Who Need to Step Back: A Call to Action to Nonprofits for De...| Nonprofit VOTE
When starting out with any voter registration event, this is the first resource we recommend going to. Even if you’re a seasoned pro and register folks like clockwork, it’s always a good idea to keep up to date with state laws. As laws change rapidly, checking these protects your organization while empowering your community to vote! [...] Read More... The post A Step-by-Step Walkthrough to Using the Voter Registration Drive Guides first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE.| Nonprofit VOTE
Maybe you’ve heard about nonprofits registering voters and thought, “Wait, is that actually allowed?”. Maybe you want to help folks understand what’s at stake in a certain election, but want to make sure you're protecting your organization’s 501(c)(3) status. In a time of huge change and shifts in the nonprofit sector, it is more important than ever to address some common anxieties and concerns around nonprofit voter registration and civic engagement. From supporting and hearing...| Nonprofit VOTE
At Nonprofit VOTE, we know that a vibrant and independent nonprofit sector is a key to creating healthy communities and a thriving democracy that can meet the needs of the communities they serve. That’s why we are alerting our partners about a deeply flawed provision in the new congressional budget reconciliation bill that threatens nonprofit [...] Read More... The post Protect Nonprofits, Preserve Due Process: Section 112209 MUST Go first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE. The post Protect Nonpro...| Nonprofit VOTE
It’s not hard to feel the difference between voting in federal elections vs. local elections. Presidential elections and even midterm Congressional elections definitely have a way of dominating the headlines, the airwaves, yard signs, and American consciousness as a whole. But the national glitz and pop of Washington DC aside, the most direct and immediate [...] Read More... The post Local Elections: Small Margins, BIG Consequences first appeared on Nonprofit VOTE. The post Local Elections:...| Nonprofit VOTE