Tools for Leaders

1. IN FLORIDA LEAGUE: a descriptive manual for League Leaders on policies, procedures and advice. PDF file or WORD file

2. Learn the National Positions

3. LEARN THE STATE LWV POSITIONS with the Study & Action & LWV Florida Program of Action and Study 2009-2011

4. LWVF Bylaws and LWVEF Education Fund Bylaws

5. Required Financial Reports for Local Leagues

• For fundraising
  
  
• State: Annual Report The State requires all corporations to file an Annual Report by May 1 of each year. This does not require financial information but does ask you for names and addresses for board members, etc. To file your League’s Annual Report for the State (this does NOT require financial information): https://efile.sunbiz.org/ubr001.html
  
  
• Federal: e-Postcard Small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less may be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
  To file the 990-N or e-postcard: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html

6. Using your EDUCATION FUND MONEY: EZ steps for Accrual Funds

• Money Matters-Using Your Education Funds
• Accrual Manual
• Accrual Grant Letter
• Accrual Grant Forms

7. TOOLS FOR PETITION GATHERERS For Fair Districts

• Signature Collection
• FAQ
• Talking Points
• Activist Toolkit

8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Best Practices and Info

9. Monthly LWVF President's Mailings

10. Membership Forms/Letters

11. Miscellaneous Helpful Documents

12. Local League Presidents Only (password needed)

13. Voter Service Chairs Only

14. FLORIDA LEAGUE CALENDAR 2009-10

15. Packet for Legislative Interviews

16. LET'S GO GET A GRANT -- A Primer

17. MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS a handbook for nonprofit success in Media Outreach

18. THANK YOU NOTES FOR ALL LEAGUE OCCASIONS

19. CLIMATE TOOLKIT