Resources for New League Leaders

General

League Management Site | An online resource hub for League members that includes all the resources LWVUS provides for Leagues. The League Management Site is on the LWV.org domain, but the content is for League members rather than the public. LMS can be found at LWV.org/league-management or by going to the LWV.org homepage and clicking the purple button at the bottom of the page that says League Management. Please avoid sharing LMS pages with the public.

League Update | LWVUS sends a bi-weekly (every other week) email newsletter to all state and local League presidents, and other engaged League leaders may sign up to receive this newsletter using the form below. Includes important information about grant opportunities, communications resources like graphics and talking points, information about upcoming webinars and trainings, surveys for Leagues to give feedback to help LWVUS better serve them, opportunities for action around priority issues, and more. Those individuals designated at League presidents, co-presidents, and executive directors in the Roster Manager Portal are automatically subscribed to this newsletter.

Guide to LWVUS Services for Leagues | A description of the services that LWVUS provides for local and state Leagues and the work LWVUS does at the national level. This guide includes contact information for where to send specific questions to LWVUS staff and links to important forms and resources.

Key Policies

League Responsibilities Policy | The League's policy that defines what it means to be a local, state, or national League.

Member Rights & Responsibilities Policy | The League's policy that defines what it means to be a League member. 

Advocacy/Litigation

Impact on Issues | LWV's public policy positions. This resources helps League members use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels. The intention is to inspire Leagues to use national positions to act in their own communities.

Federal Action Request Form | State and local Leagues that would like to take advocacy or legal action at the federal level must complete this form to connect with LWVUS staff.

What To Expect When You're Expecting...Litigation! | A brief guide for Leagues considering federal litigation.

LWVUS Guidance for Leagues Considering Litigation | Whether to engage in legal advocacy — especially federal litigation — is a serious matter. LWVUS has outlined guidance to help Leagues understand the process.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

LWV Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policy

Understanding the League's DEI Policy | A guide to help Leagues understand and implement LWV's DEI policy. Includes definitions of terms, a description of the DEI lens, and frequently asked questions.

Governance

LWVUS Bylaws and Certificate of Corporation

League Governance Checklist | A checklist of the foundational governance items every League needs to do basic League business.

Transformation

LWV Transformation Journey | The League's Transformation Journey centers our mission and empowers our League community at every level, facilitating the real work of democracy that League members lead in our states and communities. Find links on this page to each phase of the Transformation Journey.

Other

League Lingo | A glossary of terms that are unique to the League of Women Voters.

LMS Calendar | Upcoming events and trainings from LWVUS for League members.

LWVUS Speaker Request Form | Use this form to request a speaker from the LWVUS board or staff for your event. This form can also be found in the "Contact Us" section of LWV.org.