The Rules of the Game, Part 1: Encouraging Voter Registration and Participation
The Rules of the Game, Part 1: Encouraging Voter Registration and Participation
Election years provide a great opportunity for non-profits to highlight issues and interact with candidates and the voting public. 501(c)3non-profits cannot support or oppose candidates, and must avoid the appearance or reality of electioneering and other partisan activity, particularly in public and social media communications, but there is a lot they can do in the context of elections, including voter registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) campaigns. This webinar will highlight some common pitfalls and provide suggestions and tips for avoiding them.
Participants will learn:
- The basic rules on partisan political activity for 501(c)(3)s
- How you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration activities
- How you can conduct and encourage nonpartisan get-out-the-vote campaigns
- How you can work on nonpartisan voter protection efforts
This session complements The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations.
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