Getting InvolvedMany nonprofit organizations have stood on the sidelines during election season, due in large part to fears that they could violate legal restrictions -- but the law clearly allows 501(c)(3) nonprofits to engage in voter education, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote activities. There is one overriding rule: The activities must be nonpartisan, which simply means a nonprofit cannot show or state a preference for or against a particular candidate or candidates, a particular political party, or candidates or parties who have taken particular positions.
The pages in this section provide information about what your organization can do to get involved in the upcoming elections, as well as ideas about how nonprofits are working to help all citizens express their opinions in the 2008 elections.
Member Initiative of the Month
 Health care has emerged as one of the top domestic issues in the 2008 presidential elections. This month’s Member Highlight takes a closer look at the Kaiser Family Foundation’s web initiative, Health08.org, a hub for information about health care and the presidential election that will provide analysis of health policy issues, regular public opinion surveys, and news and video coverage from the campaign trail. Read More
or any resources, online or otherwise, that would help other nonprofits encourage voter participation and raise the visibility of issues important to them during this election season. |
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Know the Rules
As you consider how to get your organization involved, check the rules and learn what you can -- and can’t -- do during the election cycle.
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Nonprofit Initiatives
Nonprofit organizations are increasingly raising awareness of their issues and spurring citizen engagement in the election process. Find out what our members are doing.
Other Resources
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News
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