We help those that help others vote!

Who We Help

VEP supports nonpartisan community-based nonprofits focused on voter engagement among communities of color, youth, rural voters, and other historically disenfranchised communities (known as “frontline Partners”). VEP’s support is tailored to each of these frontline Partners’ areas of need to help expand their ability to register, educate, and/or mobilize more voters. VEP’s assistance is provided free of charge, and is available to nonpartisan state or local organizations that are small to medium sized, have voter engagement as a core activity, and have needs unmet by other sources of technical assistance. Interested organizations can apply through the VEP Partner Application Form.

How We Help

VEP provides technical assistance through a network of talented volunteers who bring expertise in a wide variety of fields (see below, Types of Help). VEP operates as a pro bono “consulting firm” of sorts, where our “clients” (frontline Partners) can request assistance for various kinds of projects. VEP identifies the most suitable volunteer(s) based on skills and availability and oversees the completion of their work guided by the Partner’s specifications. Examples of projects include:

  • researching changes in race/age demographics in a Partner’s target counties;

  • drafting content for a Partner’s monthly newsletter;

  • updating language on a Partner’s civic engagement page to include the latest info on voter registration deadlines;

  • creating content for a Partner’s social media channels;

  • producing videos on how to obtain and complete a mail in ballot in a Partner’s state;

  • designing layouts for voter education posters and fliers for a Partner’s outreach efforts; and

  • reviewing and updating slides for a Partner’s in person voter education forums.

Types of Help

VEP can provide access to Volunteers with expertise a wide variety of fields, including, but not limited to:

  • Communications & Messaging

  • Copy Editing & Writing

  • Data Analysis

  • Fundraising

  • Grant Writing

  • Graphic Design

  • Paid Advertising

  • Project Management

  • Research

  • Social Media

  • Video Production

  • Volunteer Recruitment & Management

  • Voter File Data Management

  • Website Design

Need Help?

Are you a small state or local nonpartisan civic engagement organization that is interested in pro bono technical assistance from the Voter Empowerment Project? If so, please complete the Application Form today!

Note: VEP’s efforts are focused on certain priority communities based on need and volunteer capaciy, therefore, we may not be able to accommodate every request for assistance.