the basics

Planning for fundraising

Nonprofit fundraising registration requirements

Soliciting gifts from individuals

 

Basics

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templates and samples

Language required in Articles of Incorporation to obtain tax-exempt status

Minnesota Common Grant Application Form

Donor Bill of Rights

Templates and Samples

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FAQs 

What is the procedure for applying for tax-exempt status?

How can I tell if donations to a nonprofit organization are tax-deductible?

Are nonprofits allowed to generate a profit?

What is the recommended percentage of revenue raised vs. amount spent for development and administration for a nonprofit organization?

How do I locate grantwriters and professional fundraisers?

What is the Minnesota Common Grant Application Form and where do I find it?

How do I find out more about donor confidentiality?

FAQs

 

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fundraising resources

The American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel/AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy produces “Giving USA.” This information helps nonprofit organizations learn more about and understand factors that affect fundraising success and contributes to the historical record about charitable giving in the United States . For more information visit: www.aafrc.org/

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 27,000 members in 180 chapters throughout the United States , Canada , Mexico , and China working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. For more information visit: www.afpnet.org/index.cfm

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter provides resources and benefits to its members in Minnesota . For more information visit: www.afpminnesota.org/index.cfm

 BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions through our charity evaluations, various "tips" publications, and publishes the quarterly Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide. For more information visit: www.give.org/

The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. The Center's mission is to promote understanding of civil society and improve nonprofit sector performance through rigorous research, clear analysis and informed policy. For more information visit:  www.urban.org/center/cnp/index.cfm

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University During provides research, training, education and public service to advance philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The Center promotes philanthropy through studies such as the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study; academic programs like its Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies; and by training and convening nonprofit leaders through The Fund Raising School and the Philanthropy Summit. For more information visit: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/

The Council on Foundati ons provides news, information – including a number of e-newsletters – and a comprehensive online directory of U.S. foundations to which individuals can subscribe. For more information visit: www.cof.org/

The Charities Review Council of Minnesota is dedicated to empowering the public to make informed decisions about their charitable giving. By providing information, tools and resources to the giving public, the Council helps encourage greater confidence in giving and fosters public trust in charitable organizations. For more information visit: www.smartgivers.org/

CharityChannel is an online resource that provides information, tips and articles from fundraising professionals from around the world. It offers forum discussion lists, e-newsletters, updated news links, book reviews, interviews, job postings, consultants listings and product/service listings. For more information visit: http://charitychannel.com/

The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides news, on-line discussions, book reviews, e-newsletters and a searchable directory of grants. For more information visit: www.philanthropy.com/

The Foundation Center's Regional Cooperating Collection can be found at the Minneapolis Public Library. Librarians provide free tutoring and support on how to use the collection.  For more information, directions hours of operation visit:  http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/research.asp

The Grantsmanship Center offers in-depth proposal training workshops around the country. For more information visit: www.tgci.com/

GuideStar is a resource for searchable data from IRS Forms 990 and the IRS Business Master File, including comprehensive facts on employee compensation and grant activity. With our new eDocs service, nonprofits can add their annual reports, audited financial statements, letters of determination, and other documents. For more information visit: www.guidestar.org/

The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) provides information, resources and support to both grant makers and grant seekers. For grant seekers MCF has Minnesota Grantmakers Online a searchable online database of over 1,200 Minnesota foundations and corporate grantmakers. For more information visit: www.mcf.org/

Government Agencies

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides information on taxes, filing and reporting requirements and other information that nonprofits need to ensure compliance. For more information visit: http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html

  The Minnesota Attorney General's Office - Charities Division provides information on the laws governing nonprofit organizations and produces the Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations. For more information visit: www.ag.state.mn.us/Charities/

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