Fundraising Registration: An Overview

Most states require nonprofits to register before soliciting contributions from state residents. Here's what you need to know.

Does Fundraising Mean Your Nonprofit Needs to Qualify to Do Business?

Find out when registering to fundraise in a state also triggers state qualifying to do business requirements.

Nonprofit Fundraising Registration: What Is It and When Is It Required?

If you run a nonprofit, you need to know about state fundraising registration requirements.

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.

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.

Internet Fundraising and State Registration Rules

Learn when a "Donate Now" button can trigger nonprofit registration requirements.

Exemptions from Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

All states exempt certain types of nonprofits from their charitable registration requirements but the rules vary state by state.

What Happens If a Nonprofit Fails to Register Before Fundraising?

Your nonprofit risks fines, unwanted attention and scrutiny from the IRS and state tax agencies, and potential problems with donors if it fails to register properly.

Nonprofit Renewal Registration Requirements

Registering your nonprofit to solicit donations in a state is usually only beginning of the state compliance process.

Audit Requirements for Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Find out when you may need audited financials as part of state fundraising registration requirements.

Professional Fundraisers and Nonprofit Registration Requirements

Make sure you know the rules if your nonprofit hires outside fundraising help.