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The League of Women Voters: Political and Nonpartisan
This document describes how the League is legally and ethically able to be political, nonpartisan and to lobby.

Candidate Forums
RECOMMENDED STATEMENT BEFORE EACH FORUM/DEBATE:
"This forum is copyrighted by the League of Women Voters of XX and any use of the video, or any pictures, descriptions, or accounts of the debate without the League of Women Voters of XX’s permission is prohibited, unless it is for educational, nonpartisan purposes."

RULES & PROCEDURES
Procedures & Protocols - Colorado SOS Candidate Forum 10.10.22
CD3 Forum Rules
LWVCO Candidate Participation Policy

TIPS & FAQs
LWVUS Candidate Forum FAQs
Tips for Candidate Forums - 2022
LWV LaPlata Guide to Virtual Candidate Forums
LWVTexas - A Guide to Candidate Forums (2021)

DEVELOPING QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
Unbiased Questions for Voters Guides
Asking Questions - by Dr. Leah Sprain

Fundraising Toolkit
10-things-you-should-know-about-overcoming-your-board-objections-to-fundraising
3-Keys-to-a-Better-Major-Gift-Ask
Brief History of the Suffrage Movement
Colorado Common Grant Application template
Donation Acknowledgement Letter
Donor Cultivation and Retention Ideas
Donor Privacy Policy - sample
Funding Your Election Programs - LWVUS
Fundraising in a Time of Economic Uncertainty
Fundraising Websites, Videos, & Blogs
Gift Acceptance policy - sample
LWVCO Info Sheet
LWVCO The Next 100 Years
Making Democracy Work Concept Paper
Planned Giving Brochure - LWVCO
Planned Giving Brochure template
Prospect Research with a Purpose
Restaurant, Theater, and Concert Partnerships
THANKING DONORS
Tips-for-Personal-Solicitation-for-Staff-and-Volunteers
Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in Colorado
Tribute & Memorial Fundraising Tips

Observer Corps Toolkit
LWVCO Observer Corps Handbook
LWVCO Observer Corps 1-Page Guide
LWVCO Observer Reporting Form
Volunteer Function Instruction Sheet
Open Meeting Requirements of the Colorado Sunshine Law
The GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE ACT 5 U.S.C. § 552b

Voting Methods Toolkit
Voting Methods Positions:
LWVCO Voting Methods Position
LWVUS Voting Methods Concurrence
Voting Methods Study Packet

Ranked Choice Voting:
Ranked Choice Voting Slides Presentation
RCV Candy Election Ballot

Winner Pamphlets:
Single-Winner Pamphlet
Multi-Winner Pamphlet

Nonpartisanship
LWVUS Policy on Nonpartisanship
Nonpartisanship and Partnerships
Webinar: Operating as a Nonpartisan Organization, part 1
Webinar: Operating as a Nonpartisan Organization, part 2
Developing and Implementing a Nonpartisanship Policy
Nonpartisanship on Social Media
Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times
LWVCO Policy 102.01-Political Non-Partisanship

Constitution Day Toolkit
Project Explanation & Implementation
Resource Guide
Constitution Day Flyer

Policies & Procedures

LWVCO Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

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