1. CELEBRATING NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY!
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2. Find out more about our mission and partners on our site at
About NONPROFIT VOTE
Founded in 2005, Nonprofit VOTE partners with America's nonprofits to help the people they serve participate and vote.
We are a leading source of nonpartisan training, materials and other resources for nonprofits doing voter engagement work.
Find out more about our mission and partners on our site at
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3. 2016 Webinar Series
Our 2016 Webinar Series continues next week with the companion to today’s webinar - “Voter Registration on National Voter Registration Day.” We’ll discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for nonpartisan voter registration on NVRD. Sign up for forthcoming webinars at:
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4. National Voter Registration Day
Today’s presenters
Steven Valles
Director
National Voter Registration Day
Sara Tabatabaie
Digital Director
Rock the Vote
Who

5. agenda What is National Voter Registration Day? How it all works
Resources
Agenda

6. What is National Voter Registration Day?

7. What is National Voter Registration Day?
September 27th, 2016
National holiday
Every eligible U.S. citizen can engage and register to vote at their current address.

8. The Origin Story
In 2008, 6 Million Americans didn’t vote because they reportedly missed a registration deadline or didn’t know how to register
Four years ago, a group of pro-voting organizations joined forces with Secretaries of State from across the country to establish a non-partisan day dedicated to voter registration
NVRD was created by resolution of the National Association of Secretaries of State
Origin

9. Who We Are
National Voter Registration Day is led by a diverse, non- partisan group including MTV, the League of Women Voters, Bus Federation, Rock the Vote, Voto Latino, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), Fair Elections Legal Network, Nonprofit VOTE, former Elections Administrator in Arizona Tammy Patrick, and Secretaries of State John Merrill (R-AL) and Steve Simon (D-MN).
Who

10. Goals for 2016 We want 2016 to be the biggest year yet: 3,000 partners
500,000 registrations
8,000 volunteers
In 2014 alone:
154,500 + voter registrations!
2,263 participating organizations from all 50 states
10,802 volunteers

11. The Opportunity
Last year, for the first time in NVRD history, the White House and both major political parties recognized National Voter Registration Day, encouraging people to register to vote.
This year, state voting laws have changed, even as recently as a few weeks ago, and NVRD presents an opportunity for everyone to take the time to register and make a plan to vote at their current address.
Opportunity

12. Why It Matters
Low income earners and young people move more frequently.
While length of residency and high voter turnout correlate, a major day dedicated to registering at current addresses will reach voters who are more susceptible to missing the deadline or not turning out.
NVRD provides an education component for the political process
Many people are unaware that they may need to update their voter registration after a move, due to inactive voting patterns, or to update political affiliation.
Why?

13. How it works

14. How It Works
Partners and volunteers bring our message and our field presence into every community.
Media and communications work ensure that everyone knows when, where, and how to register vote.
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How it
works

15. overview Sign up! Tell us about your event Receive materials
Hold your event
Report back about your success
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How it
works

16. How to Partner
1. Visit - nationalvoterregistrationday.org

17. How to Partner 2. Complete the Partner Sign On Agreement How to

18. find an event
Find an
event

19. find an event
Find an
event

20. Hold an event!
How to
Partner

21. Timeline *indicates social media days of action
Friday, August 26th - Final Materials Deadline
Tuesday, September 1st - Nonprofit VOTEs hosts field webinar
Tuesday, August month away, share and RSVP to NVRD Facebook event*
Friday, September days out, get donations *
Timeline

22. Timeline (cont.)
Thursday, September 8 - TBT share your NVRD, Voter Registration, Voting Memories *
Friday, September 16 - Citizenship Day, interactive quiz about voting rights & ask to share*
Thursday, September th anniversary of NVRD*
Saturday, September Days Out*
Monday, September 26 - First presidential debate - NVRD is tomorrow*
Tuesday, September National Voter Registration Day
Timeline

23. Questions?
Questions?

24. Resources
Free Materials
The Field Toolkit
The Media Toolkit
Resources

25. Free Resources Stickers Toolkits Voter ID Wallet Cards
Op - Ed Template
Press Release Template
Legal Guides
Resources

26. Free Posters

27. Free Posters

28. What’s in the Field Toolkit
Everything you need to know about hosting your own Voter Registration Drive.
Volunteer Recruitment
Logistics
Messaging
Voter Engagement
Debrief
Toolkits

29. What’s in the Media Toolkit
Timeline
Drafted s
Social Media Graphics
Sample Social Media Posts
Toolkits

30. #VoterRegistrationDay
SOCIAL MEDIA
OFFICIAL HASHTAG
#VoterRegistrationDay
Look for NVRD on:
Twitter: twitter.com/VoterRegDay
Tumblr: voter-registration-day.tumblr.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/VoterRegistrationDay
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31. #VoterRegistrationDay
Social Media Graphics
#VoterRegistrationDay

32. VOTER REG IN YOUR STATE
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33. Next Steps Sign up as a partner! Ask questions – we are here to help
Start planning early
Next Steps

34. Questions?
Questions?

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