Most states and even some localities require nonprofits to register or obtain permits for the privilege of asking their residents for donations. This type of fundraising activity is called “charitable solicitations” and is heavily regulated to prevent fraud and harassment of the public. While it varies by state, county, and city, any activity that invites someone to …
What is Political Campaign Intervention? Participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, a candidate for elective public office is called “political campaign intervention.” 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations are strictly prohibited from engaging in any political campaign intervention, direct or indirect, including supporting or endorsing a candidate for public …
Most charities incorporated or operating in California must register and file annual reports with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. Paid fundraisers soliciting and/or receiving charitable assets in California also must register with and report to the Registry. Newly established charities (and those new to California) must register with the Registry of Charitable …
Even at this early stage in the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits are already reeling from its effects. And they promise to be devastating. It’s too soon to predict the ultimate impact, but it’s a fair projection that economic ruin will fell many organizations – unless they are saved by patrons funders and legislators. Performing Arts Hard …
Is your nonprofit a target for the Attorney General? This week, the head of the California Attorney General’s Charitable Trust Section, Tania Ibanez, provided an update on its enforcement of laws regulating charities. That update revealed that the Attorney General is scrutinizing charities that solicit donations for purposes related to veterans, cancer treatment and animal …
Your wish came true! In a recent blog post, we told you about a bill passed by the California legislature that would allow nonprofits to click a button to find all state grants for which it may be eligible. As we and others suggested, thousands of Californians contacted Governor Brown and signed petitions to ask …
