Raising funds to fulfill a nonprofit organization's goals is critical to its success, but fundraising regulations are an increasingly complex maze. The Law of Fundraising, Fourth Edition is the only book to tackle the increasingly complex maze of federal and state fundraising regulations. It details federal and state laws, with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional laws. As well, it explains state and federal rules impacting the responsibilities of fundraising professionals. This guide is supplemented annually to keep nonprofit professionals on top of the latest fundraising legal developments.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470397942
ISBN-13
9780470397947
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70909513
Product Key Features
Author
Bruce R. Hopkins
Publication Name
Law of Fundraising
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
680 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2in
Item Height
1.7in
Item Width
7.3in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Kf1389.5.H66 2009
Edition Number
4
Table of Content
Chapter One: Government Regulation of Fundraising for Charity: Origins and the Contemporary Climate.§ 1.1 Charitable Sector and American Political Philosophy.§ 1.2 Charitable Fundraising: A Portrait.§ 1.3 Evolution of Government Regulation of Fundraising.§ 1.4 Contemporary Regulatory Climate.Chapter Two: Anatomy of Charitable Fundraising.§ 2.1 Scope of Term Charitable Organization.§ 2.2 Methods of Fundraising.§ 2.3 Role of Fundraising Professional.§ 2.4 Role of Accountant.§ 2.5 Role of Lawyer.§ 2.6 Viewpoint of Regulators.§ 2.7 Viewpoint of a Regulated Professional.§ 2.8 Coping with Regulation: A System for the Fundraising Charity.Chapter Three: States' Charitable Solicitation Acts.§ 3.1 Summary.§ 3.2 Definitions.§ 3.3 Preapproval.§ 3.4 Annual Reporting.§ 3.5 Exemptions.§ 3.6 Regulation of Professional Fundraisers.§ 3.7 Regulation of Professional Solicitors.§ 3.8 Regulation of Commercial Co-Ventures.§ 3.9 Limitations on Fundraising Costs.§ 3.10 Availability of Records.§ 3.11 Contracts.§ 3.12 Registered Agent Requirements.§ 3.13 Prohibited Acts.§ 3.14 Regulatory Prohibitions.§ 3.15 Disclosure Statements and Legends.§ 3.16 Reciprocal Agreements.§ 3.17 Solicitation Notice Requirements.§ 3.18 Fiduciary Relationships.§ 3.19 Powers of Attorney General.§ 3.20 Miscellaneous Provisions.§ 3.21 Sanctions.§ 3.22 Unified Registration.§ 3.23 Other Laws.§ 3.24 Prospect of Law Changes.Chapter Four: State Regulation of Fundraising: Legal Issues.§ 4.1 Regulation of Fundraising Costs.§ 4.2 Police Power.§ 4.3 Fundraising as Free Speech.§ 4.4 Due Process Rights.§ 4.5 Equal Protection Rights.§ 4.6 Delegation of Legislative Authority.§ 4.7 Treatment of Religious Organizations.§ 4.8 Other Constitutional Law Issues.§ 4.9 Exemption for Membership Groups.§ 4.10 Defining Professional Fundraiser and Professional Solicitor.§ 4.11 Direct-Mail Fundraising Guidelines.§ 4.12 Registration Fees.§ 4.13 Fundraising Over Internet and State Law Restrictions.§ 4.14 Conclusions.Chapter Five: Federal Regulation of Fundraising.§ 5.1 IRS Audit Guidelines.§ 5.2 Fundraising Disclosure by Charitable Organizations.§ 5.3 Charitable Gift Substantiation Requirements.§ 5.4 Quid Pro Quo Contribution Rules.§ 5.5 Fundraising Disclosure by Noncharitable Organizations.§ 5.6 Intermediate Sanctions.§ 5.7 Unrelated Business Rules.§ 5.8 Exemption Application Process.§ 5.9 Reporting Requirements.§ 5.10 Lobbying Restrictions.§ 5.11 Public Charity Classifications.§ 5.12 School Record-Retention Requirements.§ 5.13 Fundraising Compensation Arrangements.§ 5.14 Charitable Deduction Rules.§ 5.15 Commensurate Test.§ 5.16 Special Events and Corporate Sponsorships.§ 5.17 Appraisers and Penalties.§ 5.18 Fundraising and Insurance P