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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. if you receive ongoing, repeated, or substantial donations from donors in a state. .

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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Terminology: Be careful never to use the word “raffle” when referring to your charity sweepstakes.

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New Tax Law: Understanding the Impacts on Charities and Giving

ASU Lodestar Center

The tax law and jobs act (TCJA) presents many changes for nonprofits to consider in 2018. The following changes to the law are some of the most critical when considering the effect they may have on charitable giving to nonprofits. Figure 2 illustrates the rate at which people donate to different types of charitable organizations.

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

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This information likely includes names, addresses, email addresses, birth dates, payment information, donation histories, volunteer histories, and more. From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. Compared to donations, sponsorships require less intensive record-keeping for your nonprofit. billion in just one year.

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant in 2021

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. if you receive ongoing, repeated, or substantial donations from donors in a state. .

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Can A Check Dated In One Calendar Year Be Credited To A Different Calendar Year For Tax Deduction Purposes?

Bloomerang

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. But it’s a bit tricky.