Civic engagement within nonprofit rules
Registered charities can do civic engagement. You can educate. You can advocate (within limits). You can mobilize communities around issues. What you can’t do is partisan politics.
Most civic tech doesn’t understand these distinctions. It’s built for campaigns or it’s built for generic marketing. Neither fits the nonprofit reality.
What gov.vote understands
The charitable sector rules
CRA rules around political activity have evolved. You can do public policy advocacy. You can engage communities on issues. We understand the boundaries and build tools that respect them.
Nonpartisan by design
Our nonprofit tools are built for issue-based engagement, not candidate support. When you use gov.vote as a nonprofit, the platform supports appropriate uses.
Donation compliance
Charitable donations have different rules than political donations. Tax receipts, eligible purposes, foreign funding restrictions. We help you stay compliant.
What you can do with gov.vote
Community education
Build your list of engaged community members. Share educational content. Help people understand issues that affect them.
Issue advocacy
Mobilize supporters around policy issues. Petitions, letter-writing campaigns, showing up at public consultations. All within charitable rules.
Event management
Educational forums, community consultations, volunteer coordination. Professional event tools at nonprofit prices.
Supporter engagement
Keep your community connected. Regular updates, impact reports, calls to action. Turn one-time supporters into long-term advocates.
Fundraising
Accept donations, issue tax receipts, track donor engagement. Integrated fundraising that complies with charitable rules.
Who uses gov.vote
Social service organizations
Engage clients and community members. Advocate for better policy. Build public understanding of the issues you work on.
Environmental charities
Mobilize around climate, conservation, urban ecology. Build supporter bases for long-term advocacy.
Housing nonprofits
Advocate for better housing policy. Engage tenants and communities. Build power around housing issues.
Health and social justice organizations
Public education, community engagement, policy advocacy. Tools that support your mission.
Pricing for nonprofits
The platform is free—unlimited contacts, your custom domain. Pay only for the tools you use.
If budget is still a barrier, reach out. We’d rather help you do your work than lose you over price. See pricing for details.
Getting started
- Sign up free
- Set up your organization
- Import your community
- Start engaging
Your civic mission deserves tools built for civic work.