charitable solicitation registration Archives - Blog | Harbor Compliance Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:52:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Get Ready for 990 and Fundraising Registration Renewals Due May 15! https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/get-ready-for-990-and-fundraising-registration-renewals-due-may-15/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:25:34 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4296 May 15 is a big deadline for charitable solicitation registration renewals and IRS Form 990 filings. For nonprofits operating on a calendar tax year, Form 990 is due May 15. Currently, 13 states also require those organizations to file their … Read more

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]]> Harbor Compliance & Foundation Center Release Grantseeking Guide https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/harbor-compliance-foundation-center-release-grantseeking-guide/ Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:42:58 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=3665

LANCASTER, Pa. September, 12, 2018 – Today Harbor Compliance and Foundation Center released How Compliance Affects Grantseeking: A Comprehensive Guide for Foundations, Nonprofits, and Fundraising Professionals. This white paper reveals little-known connections between state charitable solicitation laws and common grant-related … Read more

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]]> Six Things to Do Once Your Nonprofit Has Registered for Fundraising https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/six-things-to-do-once-your-nonprofit-has-registered-for-fundraising/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:17:41 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=3220

If your organization has invested in meeting all of your state charitable registration requirements, congratulations! By simply registering, you’ve already demonstrated your commitment to transparency in the nonprofit sector and accountability to your donors. You may, however, still be wondering … Read more

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]]> Harbor Compliance & Charity Navigator Release Fundraising Registration Guide https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/harbor-compliance-charity-navigator-release-fundraising-registration-guide/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:00:31 +0000 http://104.130.26.217/?p=3508 Today Harbor Compliance and Charity Navigator released Charitable Solicitation Registration: Navigating the Complexities, a guide to help nonprofits of all sizes meet state and federal regulations governing fundraising.

More than half of states require charities to register before fundraising, and … Read more

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]]> Beyond Fundraising Registration: 5 Licensing Areas Many Nonprofits Overlook https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/beyond-fundraising-registration-five-licensing-areas-many-nonprofits-overlook/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:16:22 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2749

A preschool hosts an annual summer carnival for a scholarship fund. A community theater plans a silent auction to support the winter performance season. An animal shelter hosts a carwash at the county park to raise money for pets stranded … Read more

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]]> Top 6 Charitable Solicitation Resources https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/top-6-charitable-solicitation-resources/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:31:58 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2723 Add these six resources to your list of nonprofit must-reads!

Sure, you know we offer compliance solutions for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. But did you know we’ve published over 3,000 pieces of content about compliance?

To save you … Read more

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]]> Make the Most of Giving Tuesday and Holiday Fundraising https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/giving-tuesday-holiday-fundraising-2016/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:15:03 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2401 You’ve worked hard this year. You’ve done an incredible job with your programming and have maximized the impact of each dollar raised. Your donors are impressed and spreading the word about your impact every way they know how – casual … Read more

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]]> Planning a Charity Auction: A Beginner’s Guide https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/planning-a-charity-auction/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:45:12 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2199

Updated January 2019

Charity auctions are a fun and exciting way to engage donors and raise money for your mission. Yet a successful auction requires careful planning. What type of auction will work best for you? Should you hold an online … Read more

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]]> Top 20 Reasons Nonprofits Register for Charitable Solicitation https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/top-20-reasons-nonprofits-register-charitable-solicitation/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:34:01 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2131 Updated December 2020

State charitable solicitation requirements affect nearly every charity that fundraises in at least some way. Simply being recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization does not mean that a charity can fundraise limitlessly. Most states also … Read more

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]]> Announcing our Charitable Solicitation Compliance White Paper! https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/announcing-charitable-solicitation-compliance-white-paper/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:58:42 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=2097 January 26, 2017 Update:

A new white paper is now available! Harbor Compliance and National Council of Nonprofits have announced a “Best Practices Partnership” and unveiled a resource guide to help nonprofits with often-misunderstood state fundraising registration requirements.

Download the … Read more

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