Support from Comcast NBCUniversal of is in recognition of Comcast’s commitment to the communities where its customers and employees live and work. Comcast is a year-round partner of MNN.
MNN is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that are working on the front lines to ensure a fair and accurate census count in 2020. As trusted messengers, nonprofits play a particularly important role in ensuring that everyone–particularly those from historically under-counted communities–participates in this foundational civic exercise, the results of which shape the future of the Commonwealth for the next 10 years.
Below is a list of resources for nonprofits to use in census outreach and education.
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
MNN partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to offer three free webinars and a toolkit for nonprofits to help them get out the 2020 Census count in their communities:
Webinar recording
- Click here for a recording of the first webinar, “Setting the Stage: Preparing for the 2020 Census.”
- Click here for a recording of the second webinar, “Getting to Work: Tangible Action Steps to Ensure a Complete Census Count.”
- Click here for a recording of the third webinar, “Getting Out the Count: Tailoring Your Support Efforts to Specific Communities.”
Free digital toolkit
Click here for a free, downloadable digital toolkit for nonprofits to get out the count in their communities.
Statewide Complete Count Committee
The Massachusetts Statewide Complete Count Committee, of which MNN is a member, has resources for nonprofits to conduct outreach about the 2020 Census. These resources have been adjusted to reflect a shift in strategy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Digital outreach tools (e.g. social media graphics): https://bit.ly/MA2020Census
- Questionnaire Assistance Center resources: https://bit.ly/QACResources
MassCounts
MassCounts is a grassroots coalition community-based organizations dedicated to ensuring a complete 2020 Census count in Massachusetts.
- Memo: Adjusting Plans for QACs and Get Out the Count in Response to COVID-19
- #MassCounts graphics – These ready-made graphics can be used in communications to message the importance of the 2020 Census.
Census Counts
- Get Out the Count Toolkit – contains information, ideas, and strategies nonprofits can use to partner effectively with local public officials, community leaders, and other organizations to get out the word about the 2020 Census.
- Resource Library – searchable library of 2020 Census outreach and education, messaging, and digital organizing resources.
United States Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau has multiple kinds of information kits and resources for nonprofits to use in outreach and education in hard-to-count communities. The Bureau is also seeking to hire trusted individuals to carry out Census efforts across the state.
- Community Outreach Toolkit
- 2020 Census Public Service Announcement Toolkit
- 2020 Census Partner Materials
- 2020 Census Basics and Challenges
- 2020 Census Language Support
- Why Your Company Should Become an Official Census Partner
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin is the official Census Liaison for Massachusetts. MNN sits on the statewide Complete Count Committee that is overseen by the Secretary’s office. The links below contain up-to-date information and resources from the Secretary’s office.
- Secretary of the Commonwealth website: Massachusetts Census 2020
- Find Your Complete Count Committee – MNN encourages nonprofits to join their local Complete Count Committee through this tool. Complete Count Committees are established to increase awareness of and encourage participation in the 2020 Census.
- Massachusetts 2020 Census Planner – In collaboration with the UMass Donahue Institute, this is an interactive map of Massachusetts that highlights different demographics and factors that will potentially affect how people will respond to the 2020 Census.
Massachusetts Census Equity Fund
The Massachusetts Census Equity Fund is a statewide funding initiative working to increase participation in the 2020 Census, specifically in communities that are at risk of being under-counted. The Fund provides grants for grassroots organizations working toward creating an accurate and fair count, as well as a learning community for partners. MNN sits on the organizing committee of the Fund.
- Massachusetts Census Equity Fund (2-page overview) (Español)
- Census 2020, Explained (abbreviated 4-page summary)
- List of nonprofit grantees and their locations
Boston Indicators and The Boston Foundation
For questions or for more information on how your nonprofit can engage with the 2020 Census, contact Danielle Fleury at dfleury@massnonprofitnet.org.
