FUNDRAISING
Understanding Fundraising Law
This article provides an overview of federal, state and local laws regulating fundraising, including disclosures required by the IRS, information regarding nonprofit postal permits, and information on state fundraising registration requirements.Keeping Legal: What's Deductible
This article looks at fundraising auctions and details what payments/contributions are deductible for the donor and which are not.Anatomy of An Auction: How One College Nets More than a Quarter-Million Dollars Annually from its Auction
Reprint of an article that appeared in Contributions magazine regarding the how-tos of a fundraising auction.Gift Receipts: What You Should Give Donor
A QuickTipsSM article on providing appropriate receipts to donors.Contributions to Individuals
A QuickTipsSM article on how-tos of providing contributions to individualsAre Restricted Funds Really Restricted?
A QuickTipsSM article regarding the rules related to endowment and other restricted funds.Unified Registration Statement
This form allows nonprofit groups to register to raise funds in 35 jurisdictions (34 states and the District of Columbia) through a cooperative effort of the Multi-State Filer Project -- www.multistatefiling.orgNonprofit Fundraising Standards
The Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Better Business Bureau has developed fundraising and governance standards for nonprofits that solicit funds from the public. It's a good idea of all nonprofit organizations to follow these standards if possible. See www.give.org