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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

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In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable registration but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Events.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. Online auctions, raffles, and other gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission. Online auctions.

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

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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. Raffles are a game of chance in which participants pay for a chance to win, which is a form of gambling.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. Online auctions, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. If the organization does not have pro-bono legal support, you can approach law firms in your state for help. Prospecting.

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3 Key Compliance Reminders for 2021 and Beyond

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With that in mind, now is the perfect time for you and your team to review what’s required to operate in different states. . Here are the big-picture compliance essentials to keep in mind: . Game of chance compliance. Right now, 41 states and the District of Columbia require licenses for games of chance like these.

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? By creating by-laws, you’re setting a standard for how your Board must function.

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