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July 29, 2025

From 20 Degrees: "Nonprofits are the heart of our communities. In uncertain times, you step forward—ensuring families are fed, children are nurtured, creativity thrives, and essential care is delivered. Across the nation, 1.8 million nonprofits like yours make the future possible, one day and one act at a time."   Access the Toolkit  

July 29, 2025

2025 Nonprofit Voter Engagement Pledge   Welcome to the 2025 Nonprofit VOTE Pledge!     Take the Pledge   NonprofitVote Resource Library

July 29, 2025

From NonprofitVote: "To build a more inclusive democracy, we need to create civic and democratic ecosystems that bring under-represented communities to the table.  Nonprofits can be found in every city and local community across the nation. They tackle a wide array of critical issues, from healthcare and education to environmental conservation and disaster relief, bridging gaps unmet by the private sector or government. They are vital to our nation’s civic and social fabric as community institutions with a deep well …

July 29, 2025

From YouthTruth: "How well are public schools preparing students for civic engagement and democratic responsibilities? While many students express a strong desire to improve their communities and work across differences, there is a concerning gap: schools are often not providing the critical civic skills necessary for students to turn these intentions into action. This disconnect can lead to disempowerment or even a rejection of civic duties."   Read the Full Article  

July 29, 2025

From NonprofitVote: "Thriving communities of first- and second- generation immigrants exist across the country, building robust networks of mutual support and honoring their shared cultures. Although some of these residents may be ineligible to vote, their American-born and/or naturalized family members do indeed have the right. Yet, voter participation gaps suggest voters from immigrant communities are turning out to vote at rates lower than their non-immigrant counterparts."   Read the Full Article NonprofitVote Resource Library  

July 29, 2025

From the National Council of Nonprofits:  "A charitable nonprofit may 'not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.' Our society is better today because charitable nonprofit organizations operate as safe havens from the caustic partisanship that is bedeviling our country, places where people can come together to solve community problems. Repeal or revision of the law would damage the integrity …

July 28, 2025

National Voter Registration Day will return September 16, 2025! From National Voter Registration Day: "Whether you’re new to the world of registering voters or you’re a National Voter Registration Day veteran, everyone can use a little help getting their friends, family, and broader community registered to vote. Check out our library of Resources and Materials for tips on everything from talking face-to-face with potential voters to knowing the laws about voter registration in your state."   Learn More  

Nov. 14, 2024

From the Environmental Protection Network: "Please share this information widely! And please sign up to receive these updates in your inbox every 2 weeks or so. Pro Bono Assistance for EPA Grant Selectees Working to Get to Agreement and Full Award with EPA If you have been selected for an EPA grant, congratulations! There are a number of pre-award requirements and milestones that you have to meet before you receive your final award from EPA. If you are in this …

Posted by Suzanne Smith Aug. 14, 2024

From Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects: "Our local, state and federal leaders need us, as experts in the industry, to help educate them on our issues. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to invite your elected officials to tour your facilities."   Read the Full Article  

Posted by Suzanne Smith Aug. 5, 2024

From Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects: "Advocates often spend time quizzing themselves on specific policy positions for their meetings with policymakers (whether elected, appointed or on staff), but knowing policy specifics isn’t enough to influence a policymaker. You must also convey those positions effectively. Whether communicating to a policymaker or a donor, advocates must be strategic about how they influence others to their side. Meetings are not just information exchanges – they are also “relationship-building” sessions. Establishing these relationships enables …