Over the past several years, charitable giving has shifted decisively online. Platforms that facilitate internet-based donations — from crowdfunding sites to peer-to-peer fundraising tools — have dramatically expanded how nonprofits connect with supporters. But that convenience has also posed new compliance challenges. In response, California…
Charitable solicitation registration is often treated as an administrative task—something handled by staff, filed annually, and revisited only when a deadline approaches. In reality, charitable registration compliance is far more than a back-office function. It is a governance issue that directly implicates fiduciary duties, risk…
As nonprofits expand their fundraising efforts beyond a single state, compliance obligations multiply quickly. What may be manageable for a small, local organization can become complex—and risky—once an organization begins soliciting donations nationally. Many nonprofits attempt to manage charitable solicitation registrations internally, often as a…
Charitable solicitation registration is not a one-time requirement. For nonprofits that solicit contributions, most states require ongoing filings—typically on an annual basis—to remain in good standing. When those filings are submitted late or contain missing or inaccurate information, states respond in different ways depending on…
For nonprofits that fundraise across one or more states, annual compliance work is rarely a one-time task. Charitable solicitation registrations, renewals, and related filings rely heavily on information that must be maintained accurately from year to year. Keeping the right information organized and up to…
Nonprofit boards increasingly oversee organizations that fundraise across multiple states, whether through online campaigns, direct mail, events, or corporate partnerships. With that reach comes a corresponding increase in multi-state compliance risk, particularly around charitable solicitation registrations and annual filings. Understanding this risk—and how it should…