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Research proves that when nonprofits use their legal rights to – on a nonpartisan basis – encourage people to vote by, among other ways, registering to vote and getting out to vote, people vote at significantly higher levels than if nonprofits did nothing.
Apr 2, 2024 · A new report by Nonprofit VOTE (NV), an organization focused on providing resources to nonprofits to conduct nonpartisan voter engagement, argues that nonprofits can and should do more to engage with voters—and that doing so has a measurable, and not-so-subtle positive effect on voter turnout.
May 21, 2021 · The Benefits of Voting. Active civic engagement, including voting, contributes to the health and economic vitality of local communities. People who vote are more likely to connect with neighbors, talk to elected officials, and engage civically in other ways. Last Updated: May 21, 2021.
Feb 9, 2024 · Nonprofits can help make sure that their staff have the opportunity to vote by offering paid time off to vote during Early Voting or on Election Day and paid time off for staff to volunteer as nonpartisan poll workers.
Apr 6, 2022 · Voting members are a vital part of non-profit organizations. Every voting member has the power to put the right people in charge, as well as to agree or disagree about certain business decisions being made.
Nonprofit service providers, community-based organizations and the broader civic sector have the power to reach these neglected voters and turn them out to vote.
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A helpful role for nonprofits is to help members or clients understand the basics of voting. When is the next election? What’s on the ballot? What do you need to know about voting on or before Election Day? All of these are examples of nonpartisan ways to educate your constituencies and communities: • Announce dates of elections and ...
