Lead the Vote Non-Profit Election Engagement
Life-Work Planning Center is proud to be part of a consortium for Lead the Vote Non-Profit Election Engagement. The consortium’s purpose is to engage Mankato area non-profits in civic and voter engagement. In the Mankato area, non-profits are leading the way in building a community where all of us are healthy and safe. 501(c)3 non-profits are closest to the issues and have an opportunity to encourage our friends, clients, members, guests, and neighbors to Lead the Vote!
Want to Get Involved?
Resources
Minnesota Secretary of State
The MN Secretary of State website is a fabulous resource for all things voting in MN. Check out their Elections and Voting page to find information on registering, absentee voting, sample ballots, and more.
Bolder Advocacy
Bolder Advocacy, a program of Alliance for Justice, enables nonprofits to engage in public debate on social issues. Find Practical Guidance for Minnesota Nonprofit Voter Assistance – Alliance for Justice (afj.org) and explore Bolder Advocacy’s resource library for how-to guides, insightful fact sheets, and tools specific to MN!
MN Council of Nonprofits
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has a specific section of Nonprofit & Elections resources which includes a social media engagement toolkit in many languages as well as many election resources.
Consortium Members
Aside from Life-Work Planning Center, members of the consortium include:
Information Sheet
Here’s a handy Lead the Vote info sheet to share with your organization and participants!
Events
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, in partnership with Life-Work Planning Center and other organizations will host a panel discussion on voter engagement for nonprofits. Secretary of State Steve Simon and our own LWPC Executive Director, Jean Keenan, will be among featured speakers. There are two opportunities to attend: in-person on August 27, 2024 or virtually on September 24, 2024. For more information and to register, visit https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/voter-engagement-aug-2024 or call 651-642-1904.
Mankato area nonprofits provide crucial life-giving services in our rapidly changing and often challenging society. Join local legislators, candidates, and community members for an evening of listening and dialogue as we center the voices of the Mankato nonprofit community and work towards a more just and equitable society.
Join us for a free workshop open to nonprofit employees in Southern Minnesota to engage in non-partisan voting conversations in the 2024 election season.
Lunch provided for folks who RSVP! Reserve your spot here.
The Lead the Vote Non-Profit Election Engagement Consortium is engaging Mankato area non-profits in civic and voter engagement. In the Mankato area, non-profits are leading the way in building a community where all of us are healthy and safe.
