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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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League Management Site Demo

Learn about the features of the new League Management Site from this demo video.

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Transformation Roadmap

LWVUS has published a “Transformation Roadmap” that includes specific action steps to be implemented. It is a synthesis of many threads of work, including input from Leagues across the country, interviews with internal and external stakeholders, review of the larger nonprofit environment and the professional expertise of consulting firms.

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LWV Pilot Programs

The purpose of this document is to assist in establishing a framework for what a pilot means, how it should be conducted and to outline when it must be submitted for approval.

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10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Board Orientation/Retreat!

Tips for getting the most out of your Board Orientation or Board Retreat.

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Developing and Implementing a Nonpartisan Policy
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Contact Information Policy
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Fiscal Management
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Roles and Responsibilities of Individual Board Members
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Leadership Team Structure and Operations

You can run your League with a streamlined management structure.

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Money Matters
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