Nonprofit Fundraising Registration
If your tax-exempt nonprofit solicits—or plans to solicit -- donations from individuals, corporations, or foundations then it is very likely that it needs to register in one or more states. Thirty-nine states plus the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation laws that require nonprofits that solicit charitable donations in their states to register, typically with the secretary of state or state attorney general. Each state's laws and requirements are different, including exemptions available, forms required, and fees. Find out the basics about nonprofit fundraising registration before your nonprofit does any fundraising.
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Fundraising Registration: An Overview
Most states require nonprofits to register before soliciting contributions from state residents.
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Why Nonprofits Need to Comply With State Charitable Registration Rules
Many states have registration requirements for nonprofits that fundraise—and tough consequences for failure to do so.
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Does Your Nonprofit Need to Register?
Registering in all the states that require it would cost up to approximately $3,000, depending on the size of your nonprofit.
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