https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/ While state charity compliance is understandably complex, it is an area that nonprofits cannot afford to ignore. Mike Montali will explore the charitable solicitation requirements and explain what they mean for your organization.

1. What Compliance
Means For Your
Fundraising Efforts
11/17/16
1pm Eastern
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Our guest presenters »
Brock Klinger & James Gilmer
• Brock Klinger is an Account Manager for
Harbor Compliance. He is an Eagle Scout
and in his spare time volunteers with Boy
Scouts of America.
• James Gilmer is a Compliance Specialist for
Harbor Compliance. He is a co-founder of
Berks Sinfonietta, Inc., a chamber orchestra
in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

5. CHARITABLE
SOLICITATION
What does it take to be compliant?
November 17th
1:00 PM EST
Presented by:
Brock Klinger and James Gilmer

6. INTRODUCTION TO US
Harbor Compliance provides services and software to
help executive teams and boards manage compliance.
We have a proven track record of success in all stages
and aspects of charitable solicitation compliance
including registrations, exemptions, extensions,
renewals, corporate qualifications, and registered agents.
Harbor Compliances is not an accounting or legal firm
and does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice.
Brock Klinger
Account Manager
717-431-9022 (direct)
bklinger@harborcompliance.com
James Gilmer
Compliance Specialist
717-431-9021 (direct)
jgilmer@harborcompliance.com
YOUR PRESENTERS

7. WHAT WILL WE COVER?
State registration requirements
Online fundraising
Why compliance should be a priority
What it takes to register, including the costs
How to manage registrations and simplify
the process

8. CHARITABLE SOLICITATION COMPLIANCE
From the Internal Revenue Service
Many states have laws regulating the
solicitation of funds for charitable purposes.
These statutes generally require
organizations to register with a state agency
before soliciting the state's residents for
contributions, providing exemptions from
registration for certain categories of
organizations. In addition, organizations may
be required to file periodic financial reports.
State laws may impose additional
requirements on fundraising activity involving
paid solicitors and fundraising counsel.
41 states require registration
24 states require disclosure statements

9. DO THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO US?
Solicitation =
Asking for donations
Common forms of solicitation:
Fundraising events
Direct mail
Phone calls
Emails
Online fundraising
Applying for grants
Radio and TV ads
Collecting membership dues
Auctions, bingos, raffles, games
Professional solicitors, fundraising
consultants, or commercial co-ventures

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ONLINE FUNDRAISING
Two practical approaches:
Register or file an
exemption in all 41 states
Do not accept online contributions from
states in which you are not registeredOR
Ways to solicit online:
“Donate Now”
buttons
Email
Social media
State guidelines; not law
Only 19 state follow them
Quick notes about
The Charleston Principles:

11. WHERE DO WE NEED TO REGISTER?
Review solicitation in each of the 41 states
Compliance may mean filing registrations or exemptions
Solicitation is the key TAKE ACTION!
Educate your organization on the
meaning of solicitation and review
your fundraising footprint.

12. WHY COMPLIANCE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY
Risks and consequences of noncompliance
State fines and penalties
Bad PR and embarrassment
Loss of state recognition of tax exemption
Revocation of right to solicit
TAKE ACTION!
Communicate to your organization
why compliance should be a priority.
Enforcement actions and audits
Liability for officers and directors
Missed grant and donation opportunities

13. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER?
1Research
Registration status
Application forms, fees,
and supporting documents
Other state pre-requisites
2Apply
Mail, fax, and online
applications
State fees range from
$1,400-5,000 for 41-
state registration
3Monitor
Process times vary from
a week to several months
Follow up with states to
ensure approval
Track renewal dates
File renewal applications
Stay current with
legislative changes
4Renew

14. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER?
1Research
Registration status
Application forms, fees,
and supporting documents
Other state pre-requisites
2Apply
Mail, fax, and online
applications
State fees range from
$1,400-5,000 for 41-
state registration
3Monitor
Process times vary from
a week to several months
Follow up with states to
ensure approval
Track renewal dates
File renewal applications
Stay current with
legislative changes
4Renew

15. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER?
1Research
Registration status
Application forms, fees,
and supporting documents
Other state pre-requisites
2Apply
Mail, fax, and online
applications
State fees range from
$1,400-5,000 for 41-
state registration
3Monitor
Process times vary from
a week to several months
Follow up with states to
ensure approval
Track renewal dates
File renewal applications
Stay current with
legislative changes
4Renew

16. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER?
1Research
Registration status
Application forms, fees,
and supporting documents
Other state pre-requisites
2Apply
Mail, fax, and online
applications
State fees range from
$1,400-5,000 for 41-
state registration
3Monitor
Process times vary from
a week to several months
Follow up with states to
ensure approval
4Renew
Track renewal dates
File renewal applications
Stay current with
legislative changes
TAKE ACTION!
Review how your organization
handles compliance. If you haven’t
registered, discuss plans for
becoming compliant.

17. MANAGING COMPLIANCE
Time to manage
renewals
Files to keep copies of licenses
and applications
Spreadsheet of registration
numbers, statues, due dates
Calendar system for
reminders of renewals
Preparing
disclosure statements
Monitor legislative and
administrative changes

18. OUR SOLUTION
TAKE ACTION!
Reach out to us to discuss how we
can partner with your organization!
Fully manage each step of the process
Tracking software for reporting
Flat-rate pricing per state
Expert team with a dedicated Compliance Specialist

19. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Next Step:
Contact us!
Contact me by email to schedule
a time to speak or send
additional questions to
Brock Klinger at
bklinger@harborcompliance.com

20. Questions?

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