Volunteer with MVP
Welcome to the MVP Volunteer Donor Organizing Program!
Movement Voter Project believes year-round local organizing and movement building are vital to shifting culture, winning elections, and transforming policy.
The organizations that lead this essential work are chronically under-funded — and that’s where MVP comes in.
The MVP Volunteer Donor Organizing Program is a political home for donor-activists who want to help build a movement of donors funding year-round work needed to achieve a progressive era in which everyone can flourish.
There are several ways to get connected, from joining a local volunteer hub, to taking on a specific volunteer role, to spreading the word about MVP to your networks.
Learn more below:
- Come to our introductory session: MVP 101
- Join an upcoming Thank-You Phonebank
- Get Involved with a Volunteer Hub
- Take on a Volunteer Role
- Spread the Word about MVP
- Get Free MVP Swag
- Volunteer Resources
Come to MVP 101
MVP 101 is a welcoming session where we will go over the basics of MVP’s theory of change, what it means to be a donor activist, and how to get plugged into our program. Whether you’re brand new to Movement Voter Project or interested in learning more about where to get started, we feel you can learn something with us at MVP 101. These sessions will be offered the third Wednesday of each month.
Find and sign up for an upcoming session here.
Join an upcoming Thank-You Phonebank
Join us to make the easiest calls you’ll ever make: Calling MVP donors simply to thank them for their support. Training included, new folks welcome! Find out more here.
Get Involved with a Volunteer Hub
MVP Hubs organize donors to build ongoing support for MVP in their area or network. Learn more »
Take on a Volunteer Role
Volunteers help keep our work moving and support the growth of the movement. These roles support the hundreds of house party fundraisers people host that raise millions of dollars for our partners each cycle.
Please fill out the Volunteer Intake Form to learn more.
We are not currently training new presenters, coordinators, and Zoom managers.
Please contact volunteer@movement.vote with questions.
Spread the Word about MVP
Share MVP with your networks. Get resources to spread the word »
Quick steps you can take:
- Follow MVP on social media.
- Check out the MVP Blog for all the latest news.
- Check out the MVP Story Bank for bite-sized updates from the field.
Get Free MVP Swag
Get MVP yard signs, t-shirts, thank-you cards, and more — all free of charge! — to help spread the word about MVP and build our movement of donors and supporters.
How it works:
- Go to https://swag.movement.vote.
- Create an account using your email.
- Review the instructions page.
- Place your order! No payment required.
- All volunteer orders are reviewed and approved by MVP staff.
Eligibility
Note: For budget reasons, our Swag Portal is only for MVP supporters who already have a specific volunteer role (e.g. Hub Core Team, House Party Host, Thank-You Card Writer, etc). If you haven’t plugged into a volunteer role yet, you can check out yard signs, bumper stickers, or more in our public Merch Shop.
Volunteer Resources
What *is* donor organizing?
Drawing from Marshall Ganz’s organizing framework, we view it as identifying, recruiting, and developing the leadership of donors; building community around those donors; and building power out of that community to fund our work.
Join an MVP 101 session to learn more!
MVP Communications resources
Use the following resources to support your MVP donor organizing efforts:
- Brand Book: A guide to help you communicate on behalf of MVP in a way that aligns with our brand strategy.
- Logos: Official MVP logo files you can use in a variety of contexts.
- Templates (Google Docs + Google Slide decks)
- Photos: Publicly usable photos from our grantee partners.
- Communications Calendar: A calendar of planned MVP public communications. Note: All items, details, and dates are subject to change.
Get Out the Vote with MVP partner organizations
Learn more about how you can volunteer directly with MVP partner groups.
Volunteer inquiries
For volunteer inquires, email volunteer@movement.vote.