AR – Advocacy / lobbying.
March 21, 2023 6:08 pm Leave your thoughtsLobbying is a specifically defined activity by the IRS. (See https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying)
Author Archives for Mr. Michael G. Waddell
AR – Receive a Federal Grant
March 21, 2023 6:04 pm Leave your thoughtsFederal grants often require complex reporting processes as well as compliance and vendor hiring practices and can also trigger an [...]
AR – Contests and/or Races or Tournaments
March 21, 2023 6:01 pm Leave your thoughtsChapters/councils are encouraged to work with their state council treasurer to review all state rules and regulations relating to contests [...]
AR – Cash Sponsors
March 21, 2023 5:58 pm Leave your thoughtsPlease count all sponsors who contributed cash gifts for sponsorship recognition, not those which provided in-kind service or product contributions.
AR – Auctions
March 21, 2023 5:57 pm Leave your thoughtsChapter/councils are encouraged to use the TU Online Fundraising Platform for online auctions. Be sure to follow all federal, state [...]
AR – Online Raffles or Sweepstakes
March 21, 2023 5:54 pm Leave your thoughtsChapters/councils are prohibited from running online raffles without express permission from the Volunteer Operations staff due to the many and [...]
AR – In-Person Raffles or Sweepstakes
March 21, 2023 5:53 pm Leave your thoughtsChapters/councils must follow all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to in-person raffles or sweepstakes. Check with your [...]
AR – TU Logo
March 21, 2023 5:51 pm Leave your thoughtsThe TU logo is protected by trademark and use of the logo requires special licensing permission and an Memorandum of [...]
AR – Portion of Proceeds
March 21, 2023 5:49 pm Leave your thoughtsDonations of a portion of proceeds from a business activity may be considered commercial co-venture activity which requires specific filings [...]
AR – Conflict of Interest Policy.
March 21, 2023 5:47 pm Leave your thoughtsA conflict of interest policy is recommended best practice for all chapters/councils and the IRS asks organizations that file a [...]
