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Tips on engaging a professional fund raiser
The Attorney General of the State of New York has issued a publication which contains guidelines and tips to help charitable organizations make prudent decisions when engaging the services of a professional fund raiser. This document can be viewed at the Attorney General's Website
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If we do not register, how great is the punishment?
Fines can range into the tens of thousands of dollars, and a charity can be forced to return all funds which were received, and be barred from future soliciting.
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How many states have laws governing solicitation?
Approximately 45
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Who must register?
Every charity that receives contributions greater than $25,000 must register in states where they solicit funds.
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If we use a fundraiser that is not registered, can we be held responsible?
Yes. A charity which uses an unregistered solicitor can be fined by each state in which they solicit funds.
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Does soliciting contributions online require registration?
Yes. In a recent decision the National Association of Attorneys General ruled that soliciting on the internet requires state registration.
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All our funds come from membership dues, do we need to register?
Yes. Membership dues count as soliciting contributions.
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