It can be confusing to know how you can involve yourself in an election while representing a nonprofit organization. There are a few simple ground rules that you need to follow:Equal outreach – all contact with and materials sent to campaigns should be the same for every candidate. For example, if a Democrat, Republican and Independent are all running for mayor, you must send information to all three candidates. If a candidate contacts you for more information, document that contact and if other candidates reach out to you, you must offer them the same information.Documentation – keep a calendar of each time you reach out to a candidate and every time a candidate contacts you. This will help you keep track of your equal outreach efforts.Nonprofit election and lobbying guidelines – Lobbying can be confusing if you work for a nonprofit organization. The following guides outline what employees of nonprofit organizations can and cannot do:Frequently asked questionsCan an organization state its position on public policy issues that candidates for public office are divided on?An organization may take positions on public policy issues, including issues that divide candidates in an election for public office as long as the message does not in any way favor or oppose a candidate.Can an organization post information on its website (or link to other websites) about a candidate for public office?If an organization posts something on its website that favors or opposes a candidate for public office, it is prohibited from political activity. If an organization establishes a link to another website, it is responsible for the consequences of establishing and maintaining that link even if the organization does not have control over the content on the linked site. Be aware that linked content may change., Join the movement to advocate for after school programs that benefit students and communities. Take action by supporting petitions that call for equitable access and robust funding to ensure all children have opportunities to thrive after school hours., Make the case for afterschool to local, state, and federal policymakers. Learn everything you need to know to advocate for afterschool, to start an issue campaign around afterschool programs, and to make the case for afterschool programs to decision-makers in your community..