Fundraising: Information and Resources from the National Council of Nonprofits

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From:  National Council of Nonprofits
           www.councilofnonprofits.org

Most charitable nonprofits rely upon the generosity of donors for some or all of their funding. Consequently, fundraising is an activity of major importance to the charitable nonprofit community. The National Council of Nonprofits does not provide funding or offer assistance with fundraising, however, your state association of nonprofits offers many different opportunities – such as workshops, webinars, peer learning, and even discounts on products and services that are used by charitable nonprofits to fundraise.

Fundraising is a regulated activity

Before your nonprofit solicits donations, learn about:

• Charitable registration
• Professional fundraising consultants and grantwriters

Fundraising and tax-exempt status

What if your nonprofit is not tax-exempt?

• Can our organization fundraise if it is not yet tax-exempt? (NEO Law Group)
• Consider fiscal sponsorship as a way to raise funds when your organization has not been recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS. 
• If your nonprofit receives a percentage of sales through an arrangement with a for-profit business, make sure you understand the implications of cause-related marketing and commercial co-ventures.
• What happens to donors’ contributions when a nonprofit loses its tax-exempt status?
• Unrelated business income and taxes

- See more at: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/fundraising#sthash.oiKkN97c.dpuf


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