Voter Registration
501(c)(3) and community organizations have credibility, trust, and access to potential voters who are often disengaged from the electoral process. As such, they can be a catalyst for a dramatic increase in voter participation through permissible, nonpartisan voter mobilization activities.
Voter registration is a key component of this process as it sets the stage for participation and engagement by eligible voters. Equally important, more registered voters means more power for your community and more clout for your nonprofit.
Candidates and elected officials know who votes. They know which communities turn out and in what numbers, which means the more registered and active voters in your community, the more attention from candidates. Once elected, these public officials will be more accountable to your community. They will recognize your organization as one with an engaged community of voters and will be more likely to return your phone calls and listen to your needs as an organization.
