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FUNDRAISING & CHARITABLE GIVING
Commercial Fundraiser – A Revised Definition
Beginning on January 1, 2016, a “commercial fundraiser” in California is defined as any individual, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity who for compensation does any of the following: Solicits funds, assets, or property in this state for charitable purposes. As a result of a solicitation of funds, assets, or property...
PATH Act: 3 Charitable Giving Tax Incentives Made Permanent
Last week, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the “PATH Act”) was passed by Congress and signed into law. Included in the Act were 3 charitable giving incentives that had previously expired on January 1, 2015. Rather than simply extending the incentives retroactively for another year,...
Giving Tuesday: 10 Legal Tips for Nonprofits
Here are 10 legal tips for nonprofits for Giving Tuesday: Ensure your charity’s fundraising communications (written and oral) are all accurate and truthful and do not contain any material misrepresentations. Ensure that your charity is properly registered to engage in charitable solicitations in any applicable states and jurisdictions (including any...
Nonprofit Radio: Crowdfunding
I’ll be on Nonprofit Radio speaking with host Tony Martignetti this Friday at 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET about charitable crowdfunding. You can tune in to the live feed on Talking Alternative or catch up later on iTunes. We’ll be talking about: The difference between an individual and a charity crowdfunding for a charitable purpose...
Social Impact Bonds: National Summit on Quality in Home-Visiting Programs
I’ll be at the Fifth National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs in Washington DC on May 7, 2015 participating on a panel discussing social impact bonds and pay-for-success financing. I’ll be joined on the panel, moderated by Lauren Schumer, The Pew Charitable Trusts, by: David Juppe, Department of Legislative...
Giving Tuesday: 6 Legal Tips for Donors
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity...
Nonprofit Crowdfunding Risks
The popularity of nonprofit crowdfunding is undeniable. Last year alone, it is estimated that $5 billion was raised through global crowdfunding with about 30 percent of that total going to social causes. While that figure pales in comparison to the approximately $300 billion raised by charities in the US...
Crowdfunding Platforms & Commercial Fundraisers
What keeps certain crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo from falling within the commercial fundraiser regulations? Crowdfunding for charities is not a new concept, but the use of third-party crowdfunding platforms, such as Indiegogo and GoFundMe have become extremely popular in the past few years. These crowdfunding platforms not only provide...
NEO Law Group’s Video on Tips for Starting a Nonprofit – Fundraising Before Exemption
Yesterday, NEO Law Group posted its third YouTube video on 2 minute tips for starting a nonprofit. This video focuses on the issue of fundraising before receiving an exemption determination letter from the IRS. We hope that you enjoy it and please stay tuned for additional 2 minute videos...
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