Fundraising – When to Seek Permission
Fundraising to carry-out a nonprofit’s charitable purpose is necessary for the survival of the organization. However, holding a 501(c)(3) tax exemption does not give unlimited
Fundraising to carry-out a nonprofit’s charitable purpose is necessary for the survival of the organization. However, holding a 501(c)(3) tax exemption does not give unlimited
Donations are the lifeblood of most charities and therefore maintaining the right to fundraise in various states is of critical importance. While many charities know
Yes, charitable registration laws really do apply to small charities, but there are nonprofit registration strategies that can help keep small organizations in compliance. Many
North Dakota’s Charitable Solicitation Annual Report is due September 1. The Annual Report can be obtained online. Note that North Dakota does not require a
In today’s world of technology and the World Wide Web, almost all charities have a website. If your charity has a website, here are a
Ohio law change – Senate Bill 227 has been signed into law and impacts all charitable organizations (domestic and foreign) registered to solicit under Ohio
Most non-profits understand that if a fund is a permanent endowment, the principal must be preserved in perpetuity. Still, in my practice I am often surprised by how little some fundraising professionals understand about the mechanics of gift restrictions – particularly the implications of permanent restrictions and legal meaning of the term endowment.
Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.
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