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Voter Education, Registration and Ballot Campaigns: A Funder's Guide to Legal Issues

Many philanthropists are concerned about low levels of voter participation and the impact on overall civic engagement. Yet, the laws and IRS regulations that guide this kind of grantmaking can be complex to a newcomer. This 'orange booklet' describes restrictions that apply to different types of voter engagement work and clarifies how private foundations and other funders can support ballot campaigns.  read more »

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