Election Engagement Resources for U.S. Nonprofit Organizations
You may have heard the phrase, “Democracy is not a spectator sport,” but for nonprofit organizations there are strict rules for getting involved in nonpartisan voting activities. Nonprofits must ensure their activities do NOT support or oppose candidates for public office.Please use and share these resources from the Alliance for Justice that explain how nonprofits can engage in elections.
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New! U.S. Permitting Reform Bill Threatens Clean Water
A new bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, is being rushed through Congress and aims to speed up construction of large infrastructure projects like pipelines and data centers. The bill is a huge threat to clean water. It attacks and weakens the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other laws. Another problem with the bill is it takes decision-making power away from the communities and governments closest to affected waterways.
Send your Members of Congress a message today and ask them to OPPOSE the permitting reform bill.
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Upcoming Deadline: Weigh in on Canada’s Freshwater National Security Strategy
Sunday is the final day to submit your thoughts to The Canada Water Agency to contribute to Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy. Please share your local experiences and knowledge to inform what a freshwater-focused strategy should include. In addition to your personal insight, Freshwater Future developed suggestions that broadly reflect long-term freshwater visions and priorities for the Great Lakes. The survey closes October 25, 2026 at 5pm ET.
Upcoming Online Events
Keep Your Nonprofit Status: Reporting and Compliance Guidance
All U.S. community-based organizations are invited to our free December webinar to review essential tasks that will keep your non-profit compliant with state and federal laws. Regardless of your experience level, this is a great opportunity to learn or review requirements for recordkeeping, IRS filings, lobbying limits, and more!
Register today and join us on Tuesday, November 17th at 11 CT / 12pm ET.
Relax with Mindfulness and Movement
Take some time for yourself to refresh and restore. Join us for our free monthly Mindfulness & Movement session. Jonathan Relucio, an experienced mindfulness teacher, will guide attendees through this 45-minute session. Sessions start at 10:30 am CT / 11:30 am ET. Please register for each event separately! Past sessions can be accessed here – please email info@freshwaterfuture.org to request the password.
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