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League Fundamentals

Introductory resources for League activities and administration. 

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Impact On Issues 2022 – 2024

Impact on Issues is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.
April 5, 2023
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Forms

League Governance Checklist

A checklist of the foundational governance items every League needs to do basic League business.
February 23, 2023
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Guidance

Guide to LWVUS Services for Leagues

Description of services LWVUS provides for local and state Leagues and the work LWVUS does at the national level.
July 27, 2022

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Program Planning Guidance for Virtual Meetings

This guidance is intended for those Leagues who will be conducting their member meeting as a virtual event. This guide covers overall guidance for program, setting up pre-meetings, tips for planning a virtual meeting and event.

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Transformation Roadmap: Progress and Continuing Strategic Goals

This document explains the strategies to build upon our transformation work and next steps.

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LWV Organizational Description Template

Boilerplate language for League use

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LWV Technology Partners

LWVUS has built relationships with software, platform, and service providers that have been willing to work with us to integrate content, data, and/or offer special pricing for Leagues to manage their member database and website. MyLO, ClubExpress, BoardSource, Salsa.

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ClubExpress and LWV Enter Partnership

The League of Women Voters of the United States and ClubExpress have entered into a partnership to offer ClubExpress as a recommended association management platform.

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League Lingo

Glossary of terms that are unique to the League of Women Voters.

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Starting a Local League

The requirements and process for starting a new local League

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IRS Disclosure Comments

The IRS is proposing a rule regarding  the reporting requirements of exempt organizations. Comments are due Monday, December 9 by 11:59 PM ET.

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Webinar: Recruiting and Building Strong Boards

This session focused on the why and how of creating powerful boards, including how to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to this process.

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State and Local Impact Fund Requests

Use this form for state and local League grant requests.

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Technology & Communications Webinars

Sign ups for upcoming Technology & Communications Webinars and recordings from past webinars.

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League Basics

League Basics contains essential policy and organizational information applicable to every local and state League. 

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