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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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Lame spam of the day: Fictitious Business Name Renewal Center

Robert Weiner

And every 5 years I get an official-looking form from this organization telling me that "California Law Requires You To Renew Your Fictitious Business Name.". If you run a web search on the name of this organization you'll see lots of posts with words like "ripoff" and "scam". This is a solicitation. Caveat emptor.

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Lame scam of the day: Fictitious Business Name Renewal Center

Robert Weiner

And every 5 years I get an official-looking form from this organization telling me that "California Law Requires You To Renew Your Fictitious Business Name.". If you run a web search on the name of this organization you'll see lots of posts with words like "ripoff" and "scam". This is a solicitation. Caveat emptor.

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A Wake Up Call: What the Equifax Breach Means for Website Owners

Byte Technology

Consider this: in the State of California there’s a statute known as the “breach notification law” (other states have enacted similar laws). Follow their instructions and, in some circumstances, the host will clean up the problem for you and recommend measures you can take to avoid a future hack.

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Making the world more accessible with web design

Candid

Improve ranking in search engine results. . Regulatory compliance means that your organization and your site need to comply with all relevant laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Ensure that form fields are also clearly labeled with instructions.

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

Tech Soup

Let me divert from the organizing documents discussion to briefly address a basic aspect of tax-exempt organization law. As state procedures differ, I suggest you do a simple internet search to get your states guidelines. Try to find instructions from the state’s attorney general office or secretary of state.

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5 Steps to Running a Campus Voter Registration Program

Everyaction

For universities searching for ways to both grow students' engagement on campus and develop their education and participation as active citizens, voter registration programs have become an increasingly popular activity. Instructions for where to find voter registration material on campus. Your state’s voter registration deadlines.