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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

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Charitable registration . Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and states deem that solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. There’s another key to understanding state charitable solicitation registration. 2) Social Media Campaigns.

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

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Fundraising Registration . Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and states deem that solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. State charity regulators’ websites make it easy for potential donors to check your fundraising registration status.

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

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Fundraising registration. Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. Once you have registered, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities.

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

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From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.

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Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising

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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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3 Key Compliance Reminders for 2021 and Beyond

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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. State tax exemptions.

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Do You Need to Register to Fundraise Online? A Crash Course

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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. This process is called charitable solicitation registration or fundraising registration.

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