League Management

This section includes information specifically geared to help educate Local League Leaders on things from basic leadership and strategic planning, to skill development areas such as attracting visibility, recruiting new members and increasing your fundraising. We encourage you to explore this section plus the website as a whole.

Looking for resources for your league? You’ve come to the right place. Click the links below to find what you need.

League Toolkits

Everything you need to know about organizing successful events. See samples from local Leagues, too!

Youth Programming Toolkit

A Toolkit for GOTV: How to Successfully Get Out the Vote

A Toolkit for Voter Registration Drives: How to Organize a Successful Voter Registration Drive

A Toolkit for Candidate Events: How to Hold a Successful Candidate Event

Democracy Defenders

This series of webinars focuses on building advocacy skills to engage on issues beyond the election cycle.

As we all know, democracy is not just a responsibility that comes once every few years—it’s an ongoing, active process that requires our constant participation and vigilance. This series helps equip you with the tools and skills needed to advocate effectively and make your voice heard at all levels of government. Let’s continue building the democracy we deserve, together.

Effective Lobbying

Becoming a more effective advocate

Episode 1

We’ll walk you through the fundamentals of effective lobbying, give you the tools to engage with lawmakers and stakeholders, and provide guidance on how to influence change in ways that are both strategic and impactful.

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Fight Back Against the SAVE Act

In partnership with the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law and Stand Up America

Episode 2

Learn what the SAVE Act is, how it could impact voters, its current position in the legislative process, and what the future could hold if it passes.

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Democracy During Detention

Expanding Ballot Access Behind Bars

Episode 3

Thousands of eligible New Yorkers held in local jails are routinely denied access to the ballot. Clyanna Lightbourn, Campaign Manager for the DDDA initiative, will present on the legislation, why it matters, and how we’re organizing to pass it.

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How to Organize a Rally

Learn tips and skills to implement for your next rally

Episode 4

We partnered with the League of Women Voters - Schenectady County to discuss how to organize an effective rally. With the climate of our nation, it is important that our voices make the most impact when we use them.

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Moderator Training

Effective Ways to Host a Candidate Forum

Episode 5

Former LWVNYS Executive Director Laura Bierman hosts a moderator training, reviewing effective ways to host a candidate forum.

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Testifying at a Hearing or Public Meeting

Tips and skills to implement

Episode 6

LWVNYS Executive Director Erica Smitka hosts a training on how to properly testify during a hearing or public meeting.

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Understanding Ranked Choice Voting

Educational seminar on how ranked choice voting works

Episode 7

League of Women Voters Rochester Metro Area President, Barbara Grosh, hosts an educational seminar on how ranked choice voting works, as LWVNYS adopts a new position in support.

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