ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 3, 2013

Are we still required to file annual reports? The Arizona legislature recently passed legislation that repeals Arizona’s solicitation registration laws and the requirement that nonprofit organizations file annual solicitation registration or renewal forms with the Secretary of State. What about internet based fundraising?

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Arizona Law Registration Files 72

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. In order to solicit donations, you’ll need to follow your state’s filing requirements and properly register before collecting donations. However, your nonprofit’s leadership would likely prefer to avoid having that debate with your state’s charity bureau.

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Course Online Fundraising Law 64

Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). What is a union? . The right to form a union became federal U.S.

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Roles Social Law National 105

Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Compliance is fairly straightforward on the federal level, but according to Labyrinth’s overview on state filing requirements , processes at the state level vary and can change quickly. There are major penalties for non-compliant nonprofits, ranging from late filing fees to revocation of your nonprofit status. Alcohol licenses.

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North Dakota District of Columbia Guidelines Registration 111

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity. Almost every state requires nonprofits to file annually to renew their license to solicit.

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Develop Strategy Online Fundraising 52

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity. Almost every state requires nonprofits to file annually to renew their license to solicit.

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Develop Strategy Online Fundraising 52

Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. Nonprofits, particularly charities that rely on contributions, must also be able to defend their compensation practices to the public.

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Report District of Columbia Massachusetts New York 119

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. For example, different states have different processes for filing articles of incorporation and the fees required. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. You can either file Form 1023 or 1023-EZ.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Director 83

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Watchdog groups like Charity Navigator monitor the financial reports nonprofits publish and give organizations rankings based on criteria like the percentage of each dollar that goes into their mission (often called the efficiency rating), transparency of financial reporting, expenses, and more. self-balancing accounts?that?must

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Software Guide Award Grant 305

Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. Even if you just file a form 990, and aren’t subject to GAAP, it’s useful to follow their recommendations from the perspective of internal management, control and planning. .

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Donor Gift Professional Advice 107

Wild Apricot

APRIL 25, 2010

Up to 25% of American nonprofits – charities, trade associations and membership groups – will lose their tax-exempt status at midnight on May 15, when the provisions of a 2006 federal bill kick in. Three years have passed, and thus the deadline.( read more ).

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New York Law Associations Files 63

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

They draft documents, file forms and help you with any legal questions or problems that might occur. And when you’re asking around, check to see if any local law firms perform pro bono work for nonprofits. But if you can’t find one, look online for local attorneys and scan for ones that work with charities and nonprofits.

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Tips Law Nonprofit Associations 55

Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 30, 2021

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Similar to HIPAA, PIPEDA is Canada’s federal law protecting patient privacy. The main difference between these two acts is that PIPEDA applies to all personal data, not just the information collected from the healthcare industry.

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Data Blackbaud Industry Application 96

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In particular, “nonprofit” is a term associated with state law, while “tax-exempt” is a term associated with federal tax law. Many nonprofits can qualify as charitable organizations if they are willing to abide by the restrictions, as outlined below, imposed upon charities. Can I Deduct It? Must elect officers.

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Law Tucson Arizona Kentucky 49

Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2017

This means that if you have an email address in your email house file belonging to a Canadian, even if your nonprofit is based in the U. or any other country outside of Canada, this law applies to you. Canadian registered charities do have additional exemptions under the law. Have you done so?

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Spam Effective Law Canada 33

Whole Whale

AUGUST 8, 2022

Under campaign finance law, any person or entity that makes an independent expenditure (IE) must disclose that IE to the FEC within 24 hours. This information must be filed with the FEC within 24 hours of making the expenditure. You must make sure that your ad buys comply with certain rules set by the FEC.

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Nonprofit Activities Active Activism 59

Care2

AUGUST 4, 2009

If you answered yes, then your organization maybe surprised to learn that it must comply with state charity registration laws and register with most of the states your donors are based. Currently 40 States have statutory requirements relating to the registration of charities that intend to solicit funds.

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Charity Pennsylvania Registration Law 28

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared. It was founded in 2001 by Harvard law professor and activist Lawrence Lessig. I'd like to explain why we do this. What Is Creative Commons?

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Banking laws leave business customers vulnerable to Internet fraud" (March 21, 2010, Los Angeles Times). What many businesses (and nonprofits) don't realize is that Federal law doesn't protect commercial accounts the same way it protects personal accounts. What is your bank doing to protect you?

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Hawaii Los Angeles Law Nonprofit 64

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. finds that charities aren’t effectively engaging younger donors via mobile friendly channels like social media and mobile optimized websites. Charities can request Office 365 directly from Microsoft. Cloud Computing.

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News Review Technology Adobe 62

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Charity Navigator. As calls increase for charities to be more open and accountable in their management and reporting, it is natural for many of them to ask, considering the extra work involved, "What’s in it for us? The problem was that no one knew for sure, not even the charities themselves. Ken Berger & Robert M.

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Fundraising Charity Philadelphia New York 73

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Arizona doesnt have 15,000 federally-recognized charities — it now has closer to 12,000. Long overdue, the IRS finally pulled the trigger. This is great news.

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Research Arizona Arkansas Phoenix 92

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. Simon offers consultancy to some of the biggest and smallest charities around the world. Kristen Hadeed.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

The case originated in Spain where a man there filed a complaint arguing that Google's search results infringed on his privacy. " The ruling establishes that a search engine such as Google must be regarded as a "data controller" under the data protection laws in those EU countries where it operates.

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News Technology Hunger Europe 54

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Must file their special purpose with the state. Both bills have now been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Bill on Philanthropy.com, "The fear is that some wealthy Americans would take money they would otherwise have given to charity and invest it in for-profit corporations pursuing social goals."

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Benefit California San Francisco New Jersey 58

Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

This charity also has offices in India , Nepal , and Tanzania operates its own projects and supports partners in Tanzania, India, and Nepal and works on behalf of children in places like the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Peru, Cambodia, China, and Bangladesh. Their great website is available in Japanese, English, and French.

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Donation Japan Program Benefit 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. More than a million tax-exempt organizations exist in the United States, including public charities, private foundations, and civic organizations—not counting the 220,000 religious congregations that are also registered.

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Model Fund Social United States 53

Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Your organization’s public disclosure of financial and tax documents can help instill confidence in donors, yes, but also grant making foundations, future hires, journalists, charity rating organizations, and the general public more broadly. Charity Ratings.

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Public Practice Donor Build 90

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. No more donations to our charity. Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice. We write software for people with disabilities as well as human rights and environmental groups.

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China eBook Copyright Library 277

Connection Cafe

MARCH 8, 2010

Unanticipated press coverage and subsequent attention on your cause can be the result of change of law or a court’s ruling. Being prepared for an unforeseen surge of donations is something every nonprofit should be positioned for, and the swell of attention doesn’t need to come only from a natural disaster.

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Examples Guide Haiti Time 28

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November. Excert from Fiver’s Toolkit.

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Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

" -- the poll was done with mp3 files and so you can hear their voices. And, looking at the list, it's only US-based charities) He raises a great question that gets beyond the scoreboard, numbers only focus of his approach: "Don't you think that they might have lessons to teach all of us?" mean for you? hard to use ?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. No more donations to our charity. Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice. We write software for people with disabilities as well as human rights and environmental groups.

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China eBook Copyright Law 107

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

What about nonprofits that don’t file an IRS Form 990 ? What about Gift Aid in the UK or the intricacies of Canadian receipting laws or the multitude of other multinational transactional complexities? This company deals directly with the charity/donation space. Only 501(c)(3) organizations? Who plays the traffic cop?

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Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 76

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2021

Myth #2 Roberts Rules is the Law. charities are primarily volunteer-led and therefore they don’t pay salaries or wages to board members. Unless prohibited by an organization’s bylaws (and in few cases, state law) a board member can enter into contracts or provide paid services or goods to organizations where they serve.

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Nonprofit Law Director Florida 76