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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

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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Raising Cause Marketing

Selfish Giving

I was surprised by how many things the law says you can’t do in a cause marketing program. Simple things, like a nonprofit asking its supporters to shop at a retailer that’s supporting the cause is a no-no. Know the law. One talk I was looking forward to at CMF10 was Ed Chansky’s Cause Marketing Legal Issues.

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Newsletter: How to Identify & Research Corporate Prospects ; Six Retailers to Add to Your Prospect List ; Wounded Warriors Loses $90M

Selfish Giving

This week on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Pam Avesian , vice president at women's retailer Chico’s FAS , about their involvement in Habitat for Humanity's Home is the Key cause marketing initiative that's now in its second year. But you should know: the way these retailers will raise money for your nonprofit is changing.

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How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate

NonProfit Quarterly

A small change to employment law in 1974 enabled over 10 million workers to share in the profits of their employers. Investor-centric mechanisms like venture capital and stock exchanges had to be enabled through law and regulation. Another way is still possible. Mutualist infrastructure can be enabled, too.

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Are You Skipping Thanksgiving Too?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

After all, Christmas time is make-or-break for retailers and, boy, are they ready to get your money. In fact, unless local law requires the tax language be in the actual body of the letter, put it in the footer. But does your nonprofit have the same mentality? Personalize Your Thank Yous A thank you letter is not a tax receipt.

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Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts

NonProfit Quarterly

Leila Amineddoleh , a lawyer specializing in art and heritage law, shared that she’s witnessed a growing willingness among her clients to return objects when they find out they have been acquired unethically.

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How to Make Tax Law Work for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

In fact, because you are a nonprofit you have to adhere to a separate set of rules and laws governing fundraising, operations and finances. Recently, I attended a seminar put on by students involved with the Entrepreneurship Clinic from the local law college. Note that many of these laws are specific to our local jurisdiction.

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