Move over tweens, nonprofits are taking over texting. With the help of text campaigns, charities are reaching new donors and raising more than ever. But innovative leaders of nonprofits need to remember the basics. No matter how a donation is received, donor acknowledgments should be provided. You may have first heard about the text donation …
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NY Plans to “Revitalize” the Nonprofit Sector
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman recently unveiled a plan the AG thinks will reform and revitalize New York’s nonprofit sector. The AG’s main goals are to reduce regulatory burdens on nonprofits, strengthen oversight and accountability, and reduce fraud and abuse. Included are two initiatives intended to strengthen the nonprofit sector called “New York on …
Charitable Deduction Limitation Scare
A shock went through the nonprofit community last week when it was mistakenly believed that President Obama was moving to restrict incentives for charitable giving (which would not be surprising given President Obama’s track record). And although it now appears that this is not the case, leaders in the nonprofit sector are still concerned. The …
Nonprofit Volunteers to Become Mandatory Reporters
If you are involved with or volunteer for a charity providing services to kids, there is a new bill moving through the legislature that you need to know about. The bill expands mandatory reporters of child abuse to include volunteers at nonprofit organizations. Failure to report is a crime punishable by imprisonment for 6 months, …
Caution: Misleading Mailers
Are you ever confused by mailings sent to your organization? Have you been left wondering whether or not they are official or require a response? If so, there is a reason for the confusion. Many companies use misleading mailers to create the appearance of official government forms blazoned with language requiring immediate attention. Be aware …
OFAC Violations, You Can Go to Jail this Time
Remember when we said you won’t go to jail for violating the California Attorney General’s rules on charitable solicitation? Well, you can go to jail for violating the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). OFAC administers economic sanctions against certain foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers and persons or entities involved with weapons of mass …