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Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising

Candid

A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

We’ll cover: Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs How to Start a Nonprofit in 12 Steps No matter what type of nonprofit you’re looking to start, this guide will provide you with the common steps that all organizations need to follow. Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit? In the U.S.,

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for 501(c)(3) Status: Part 3

Tech Soup

Not including bylaws will lengthen your application process. Let me divert from the organizing documents discussion to briefly address a basic aspect of tax-exempt organization law. The state process is fairly easy compared to the form 1023. The penalties for violating the relevant tax laws are stiff.

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5 Steps to Running a Campus Voter Registration Program

Everyaction

Do your research Every state has different laws when it comes to elections and voter registration, so research carefully to make sure that you are giving students accurate and up-to-date information. Often, campus voting resource web pages also feature Voting FAQ sections or links to other voting resources that students may find helpful.

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Ideas Wanted to Increase Participation in Elections

Tech Soup

Several states have enacted voter suppression laws. The Application Process Is Easy. And the News Challenge FAQ. It has been five years now since the Supreme Court Citizens United ruling that opened the door to 501(c)(4) nonprofits and massive anonymous "dark money" political contributions for political ads.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: Complete 9-Step Guide for Success

Kindful

Here’s what to expect: Starting a nonprofit: FAQs 11 questions to ask yourself before starting a nonprofit How to start a nonprofit in 9 steps Starting a nonprofit: FAQs What is a nonprofit? In this post, we’ll review frequently asked questions about starting a nonprofit and nine key steps to get your own organization up and running.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Lost Your Tax-Exemption? What Next ?

ASU Lodestar Center

4] If your organization’s tax-exempt status is automatically revoked, it is no longer tax exempt under federal law, and may be required to file one of the following federal income tax returns and pay any applicable income taxes: Form 1120, U.S. This process can take several months. [6]

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