Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. A company that conducts this type of charitable sales promotion is regulated under state charitable solicitation laws as a “commercial co-venturer” (“CCV”). [1] Law § 171-a(6). New York Exec.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. Simply being recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization does not permit you to fundraise.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its board actions might be reversed because they were not taken pursuant to the organizations bylaws or applicable corporate laws. Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements.

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally. Candid recently debuted two webinars on nonprofit boards: How to Build Your Board and Your Board and Fundraising (to be offered in 2025.)

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Low-Dollar vs. Major Gifts Fundraising – Strategy Over Amounts In the nonprofit world, leaders, board members, and staff are faced with a unique balancing act. While low-dollar fundraising focuses on broad, transactional outreach, major gifts fundraising takes a relationship-first approach, centered around deeper, more meaningful connections.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Inspiring go-getter with experience in events, annual appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.”

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 4, 2020

A local humane society compared the mistreatment of Black people in custody of law enforcement to the mistreatment of animals. If you don’t have an answer within your mission, consider diverting fundraising to a local Black-led organization or supporting directly involved groups. unless you’re truly fundraising for BLM. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Now that I’ve either made you my best friend or alienated you forever with that statement, let’s get into the lessons I believe all fundraisers can take from this movie ! . Fundraising is all about building relationships. Keep the community you serve in mind when fundraising. . Sounds like fundraisers, right? .

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Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I left out one that I didnt think applied to fundraising writing as well. Parkinsons Law. Law of Diminishing Returns. This is especially true for writing, as this post from Publication Coach says, at 9 mental models to help you write smarter, not harder. (I Tasks expand to fill the time available. Youll work faster.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The agreement further alleges that RTTC failed to register as a professional fundraiser and file reports. The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Most of the arguments to relieve data firms of litigation under Daniels Law in New Jersey were rejected by a Pennsylvania federal judge who was sitting in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey because all of the judges on that circuit recused themselves from the cases.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Compliance: How to Stay Compliant While Building Trust and Increasing Giving. 2020 has made it clear that online fundraising is here to stay. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Anedot

MARCH 3, 2025

Description: The Family & Childrens Law Center has an excellent opportunity for a bilingual (Spanish) staff attorney, who will focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases. These cases are an integral part of our deportation defense work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

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. Eventgroove doesn’t advertise or publicly list fundraisers, meaning organizers control the audience.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Email messages of gratitude around Thanksgiving are a great way to kick off a series of fundraising emails in November and December. Or dispel an absurd notion people believe about your organization. 11/26: Thanksgiving (U.S.). Thank supporters, clients, and volunteers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

End-of-year fundraising time is make-or-break for nonprofits and, boy, are they ready to get those donations. In fact, unless local law requires the tax language be in the actual body of the letter, put it in the footer. After all, Christmas time is make-or-break for retailers and, boy, are they ready to get your money.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This is a bad idea possibly violating various laws depending on what country they are in. In all seriousness, this question came up in a nonprofit communications Facebook Group and I was amazed how many people told the poster to contact unsubscribers to see why they left.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

the largest nonprofit public-interest law firm in the Tampa Bay area. She is a Certified Fundraising Raising Executive (CFRE) with more than 10 years of experience in fundraising and fundraising leadership and nearly 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. "I Petersburg Office of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.,

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

“Fair Use” in US copyright laws allows you to copy brief excerpts of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, news reporting, teaching, or research, without the need for permission from the copyright holder. . But there are rules to curating content. Read more about fair use. Do round up posts. Always give credit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To be successful at email marketing and fundraising, nonprofits must regularly attempt to re-engage unengaged subscribers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Teacher Certification and Education Law: Navigating State Requirements and Legal Obligations In the United States, teacher certification is not only a professional milestone but a legal requirement that ensures quality and consistency in education. Familiarity with anti-discrimination laws, such as Title IX, is also essential.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

“I wanted to become an attorney,” she recalls, “I thought I could make that change in my community, by learning about law and really advocating for people.” “I really excel at raising money and the fundraising side,” she notes. “That’s what I’ve done throughout my career.”

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Because campaign laws make it difficult to give them the clothes, they are renting the outfits to them instead. Massively long and detailed post from Joe Garecht on how to launch a viral fundraising campaign for your nonprofit. But I don't think that businesses always have to choose something that "fits" their business (e.g.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 10, 2024

As nonprofit marketers, we are constantly using the laws of psychology and sociology, sometimes without even realizing it. Launch urgent time-limited fundraising campaigns to tap into the scarcity effect. , and I found myself gravitating towards Communications, Media Studies, and yes – Marketing.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). Between navigating power dynamics, dealing with the fear of making “the ask,” and worrying about cash flow, fundraising can feel overwhelming. They are the donor. They are the donor.

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Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity. “ “ Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs. Actual law enforcement looked the other way.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . To understand where we are, including fundraisers and nonprofits, with donor data protection, we have to take a look at what happened in souring the public on the idea that privacy was dead.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 20, 2020

I went from managing two nonprofit offices, pop-up family functions, the nonprofit fundraising scene and a vibrant social life to running to the door to greet the delivery people (damn those folks are fast). Moving helped me build a tool kit for this unprecedented time of social distancing. I showed up on the call with NO makeup.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Year-end fundraising time is here. Here’s an example from the Southern Poverty Law Center. 11 Ways To Segment Your Donors To Improve Your Fundraising. I’ve already started receiving appeal letters and I know this is just the beginning. . This is annoying. Maybe I’ve donated for at least five years.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. You see, you can host any fundraiser and make money. Where do you even begin? Set a Goal.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Register with charitable solicitation agencies : Register, when required, with the charitable solicitation office in your home state as well as any state in which you regularly fundraise, including by email. Such laws vary from state to state. We did not provide any goods or services in exchange for this contribution.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 26, 2022

Create awareness for your cause by using the hashtag #nationalnonprofitday, thank supporters, or kick off fall fundraising a little early. What role do young people play in your cause? 08/17: National Nonprofit Day. 8/18: Bad Poetry Day. Have a little fun and write a (bad) poem about your nonprofit. 08/19: World Photography Day.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” Yes, one of my favorite topics, not just peer-to-peer fundraising, but also peer-to-peer retention. You’re my go-to for peer-to-peer fundraising. Awesome company that helps a lot of people with their not just peer-to-peer, but online fundraising auctions. Steven: It’s awesome to have you. Everybody at Qgiv.

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