Nonprofit VOTE and Independent Sector are partnering to bring you a new blog series, Mission Possible. This series will explore the different ways a variety of nonprofits are embedding voter engagement into their work. We believe that even limited voter engagement can help you enhance your mission and drive positive change for your communities and the people you serve. But don’t take our word for it, check out these examples. Each month, Mission Possible will feature one organization and the unique way they are mobilizing their communities.
In this month’s issue, we learn about Goodwill Industries, a nonprofit that strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work. Laura Walling, Goodwill’s director of advocacy and legislative affairs, said, “We feel that nonpartisan voter engagement, including voter education, is important to strengthening communities particularly since decisions made by policymakers have direct impact on the individuals which local Goodwill organizations serve.”
