A taskforce is a focused working group formed to address a specific issue or goal. It brings together staff, community leaders, and stakeholders to discuss, plan, and coordinate actions around a defined area of work.

In our case, the taskforce serves as a space to:

• Assess community needs and priorities

• Develop strategies and plans aligned with our mission

• Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts

• Share information, resources, and best practices

• Support ongoing work through collaboration and accountability

Taskforces are action-oriented and time-bound, helping ensure efforts are intentional, organized, and effective while remaining aligned with our values and responsibilities as a nonprofit organization.

We are not a political organization, and we do not support or oppose any political party, candidate, or campaign.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is strictly nonpartisan and focused on civic engagement, not electoral politics. The Integrated Voter Engagement (IVE) Taskforce exists to educate, empower, and engage community members around participation in our democratic process, such as voter education, issue awareness, and turnout, without telling anyone how or for whom to vote.

Our efforts, including activities like canvassing and phone banking, are designed to:

• Encourage informed and active civic participation

• Ensure community voices are heard

• Advocate for policies and values that align with our mission, not parties or candidates

All activities are conducted in compliance with IRS guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations. Our goal is to strengthen democracy by helping people engage thoughtfully and responsibly, while remaining fully nonpartisan and mission-driven.