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Democratic Convention 2024: The Journey Begins! The first day of the Democratic Convention is here, marking a crucial moment for our future. Blue Tent’s Top Recommendations for 2024 include candidates who embody the values we believe in. Join us in supporting them by donating today. Together, we can shape the path forward. https://buff.ly/3SVNXoC Blue Tent is an independent research site that makes recommendations for how Democratic and progressive donors can give with maximum impact to win elections and advance change. These are the 501(c)(3) arms of the top four organizations we believe donors should support to help Democrats win this year. #DemConvention #BlueTent #Election2024 #DonateNow #ProgressiveChange #DemConvention2024

2️⃣0️⃣ days. In less than three weeks, voters will decide who holds power in the White House, Congress, and state legislative chambers throughout the U.S. We can expect that victory will be won in the thinnest margins. Every single vote counts. Go to forwardmajority.org to learn how we are deploying proven strategies to reach voters in the most important districts, and donate to boost our resources and our reach!

Help us reach millions of voters. Nearly twenty million Americans work after dark, generating up to 15% of the United States’ gross domestic product. There are also millions of residents who patronize our nation's nightlife and nighttime businesses. 24HourNation has secured a congressperson, trade industry leaders, nighttime economy leaders, and other after-dark influencers. They are ready to encourage these voters to plan to vote in the U.S. presidential election. What we do not have left in our all-volunteer pockets are the funds to cover the costs for another national call. Can you help sponsor our next (non-partisan) call with any level of gift? This would not be a charitable or political contribution. This would simply be chipping in to help our advisors raise $1,500 to host another national video call. Help us reach nighttime voters: https://lnkd.in/g3p7646G Watch our first (and partisan) national call to action hosted by Ariel Palitz, first and former "night mayor" of New York City: https://lnkd.in/gPfw9yTb

We need meaningful campaign reforms. 1. Eliminate campaign donations and solicitations, including Super PACs. 2. Open Primaries to Independent voters nationwide. 3. No more Gerrymandering political maps. 4. Eliminate the Electoral College

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Today is the perfect opportunity to register to vote or confirm your registration status ahead of the upcoming voter registration deadlines. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #voteready Here’s a few ways vote.org (a nonpartisan nonprofit) can help you: — Check your voter registration status. — Register to vote--it takes less than 2 minutes. — Request an absentee ballot. —See exactly what is on your ballot to help you make a voting plan. —Sign up for Election Day reminders. >>> November 5th is Election Day. That’s only 48 days away.<<< Visit Vote.org to find everything you need to vote.

Election day is less than a month away! Which means nonprofit organizations have a unique opportunity to engage our communities beyond our missions – by encouraging people to register to vote. 📝 So, we’ve put together a fact sheet with several key trainings, resources, and toolkits to help your organization engage potential voters. According to a report by Nonprofit Vote, “voters engaged by nonprofits saw a 10 percentage point boost in voter turnout compared to their counterparts in the same communities.” Let’s #GetOutTheVote together! Download the fact sheet: https://ow.ly/GBt950TIfQx #NonprofitVote #2024Election ID: A graphic that says “VOTE” in bold lettering. Below, text reads, Election 2024: Nonprofits Can “Get Out the Vote.” Check out our voting fact sheet for nonprofits! 501(c)(3) organizations are specifically prohibited from endorsing, opposing, or supporting political candidates and political parties.

Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has raised approximately $500 million since becoming the nominee, showing strong donor support for the upcoming November election. This fundraising effort, which began after Joe Biden stepped down from the Democratic ticket, has seen an influx of money in just four weeks. In contrast, Donald Trump's campaign raised $138.7 million in July, with $327 million on hand. Despite being considered an underdog, Harris has garnered significant enthusiasm, receiving small-dollar donations and attracting large crowds at rallies in swing states. Biden's campaign raised over $1 billion in the 2020 election cycle, and Barack Obama has also been supporting the Democratic ticket through fundraising events. The aim is to prevent complacency among voters and donors in the race against Trump. 📸: News X gotonews.com #kamalaharris2024 #EconomyNews #TRUMP2024ToSaveAmerica #CowardTrump #coward #trendingnewsnow #500million #trendingnews2024 #Americannews #americanpolitics #gotonews

Nonprofits have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. Nonprofit staff and board members, join this session to gain a better understanding of how to safely engage in arts education advocacy during an election.  Attendees will learn: How you can continue to advocate for your issues during election years How you can educate the public through candidate forums and questionnaires How you can respond to candidate statements objectively How you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally How you can safely support or oppose ballot measures without being partisan; and  How staff and volunteers' partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization. Register at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gG69dyZ9

"How far is too far?" A common question by nonprofits interested in influencing elections, legislation, and/or public policy without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. One (free) resource you should know about is Bolder Advocacy's resource library (a link in the comments). Per its website, BA "promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so." You'll find articles like:  - The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations  - Public Charities Can Lobby: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Public Charities  - Lobbying Defined for Private Foundations The lobbying/political activity rules come up in different contexts for different organizations. If you haven't already, take some to understand and discuss internally how these rules might impact your organization.