INDIANAPOLIS — Nonprofits play a critical role in strengthening communities, but navigating the legal boundaries of election season can often feel like a minefield. To help organizations confidently and legally advocate for civic participation, registration is officially open for the second installment of this year’s educational webinar series: Voter Engagement for Nonprofits.
Presented by the Indiana Coalition for Human Services (ICHS), this virtual session brings together a powerhouse panel of local experts from the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY), the ACLU of Indiana, and the League of Women Voters. Together, they will deliver a practical, compliance-focused roadmap tailored to the unique needs of 501(c)(3) organizations.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, July 29
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
- Location: Virtual (Zoom / Webinar Link Provided Upon Registration)
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Click here to register!
What You’ll Learn
This interactive, 90-minute session is designed to demystify election laws for non-profit leaders, staff, and volunteers. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, including:
- Navigating Election Rules: Clear guidelines on what non-profits can legally do around elections while safely maintaining their compliance and tax-exempt status.
- Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts: Essential strategies to amplify your mission without crossing the line into prohibited partisan political activity.
- Local Initiatives: A breakdown of current, voter-focused initiatives happening right now across Indiana.
- Turnkey Tech & Tools: How to utilize powerful voter registration and education platforms, including the non-partisan tool Vote411.
- Protecting Voter Rights: Exclusive insights into ongoing voter rights efforts, such as the ACLU’s highly impactful “Yes! You Can Vote!” campaign.
The session will wrap up with a live Q&A segment, giving attendees the rare opportunity to engage directly with the presenters, troubleshoot specific organizational scenarios, and secure the tools necessary to uplift their communities.
Featured Panelists
The webinar will feature three prominent figures in Indiana’s advocacy and public policy landscape:
- Danielle Drake — Advocacy Manager, ACLU of Indiana
- Sarah Kumfer — Public Policy and Advocacy Director, Marion County Commission on Youth, Inc.
- Barbara Tully — Board Member, League of Women Voters of Indiana
Whether your organization is looking to launch its first non-partisan voter registration drive or simply wants to ensure its current advocacy efforts are legally sound, this webinar provides the expert-backed framework you need. Space is limited, so secure your virtual seat today.
