AR – Advocacy / lobbying.
Posted March 21st, 2023Lobbying is a specifically defined activity by the IRS. (See https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying)
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Lobbying is a specifically defined activity by the IRS. (See https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying)
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AR – Receive a Federal Grant
Posted March 21st, 2023Federal grants often require complex reporting processes as well as compliance and vendor hiring practices and can also trigger an audit. Please review the One TU Grant Guidance document.
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AR – Contests and/or Races or Tournaments
Posted March 21st, 2023Chapters/councils are encouraged to work with their state council treasurer to review all state rules and regulations relating to contests such as 5k or other road races, a-thons, photo contests, fishing tournaments, etc… Additionally, chapters/councils should complete a request for a Certificate of Insurance in order for Volunteer Operations staff to review the details of […]
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AR – Cash Sponsors
Posted March 21st, 2023Please count all sponsors who contributed cash gifts for sponsorship recognition, not those which provided in-kind service or product contributions.
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AR – Auctions
Posted March 21st, 2023Chapter/councils are encouraged to use the TU Online Fundraising Platform for online auctions. Be sure to follow all federal, state and local fundraising laws and regulations and check with your state council treasurer for support – including on donor acknowledgement letters and issuing Form 1099 to individuals who are receiving a portion of the item […]
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AR – Online Raffles or Sweepstakes
Posted March 21st, 2023Chapters/councils are prohibited from running online raffles without express permission from the Volunteer Operations staff due to the many and complex regulations surrounding interstate gaming laws. Chapters/councils must follow all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to online sweepstakes – ideally using the TU Online Fundraising Platform.
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AR – In-Person Raffles or Sweepstakes
Posted March 21st, 2023Chapters/councils must follow all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to in-person raffles or sweepstakes. Check with your state council treasurer as to the gaming rules in your state.
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AR – TU Logo
Posted March 21st, 2023The TU logo is protected by trademark and use of the logo requires special licensing permission and an Memorandum of Understanding between TU and the partner using the logo – especially in cases of fundraising. Contact your Volunteer operations staff to discuss proposed logo usage for fundraising by other entities.
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AR – Portion of Proceeds
Posted March 21st, 2023Donations of a portion of proceeds from a business activity may be considered commercial co-venture activity which requires specific filings and fee payments in various states. Contact Volunteer Operations staff to discuss such partnerships.
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AR – Conflict of Interest Policy.
Posted March 21st, 2023A conflict of interest policy is recommended best practice for all chapters/councils and the IRS asks organizations that file a 990Ez or full 990 if they have a policy in place. Review TU’s conflict of interest policy template and other risk management resources.
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