Chapter 17 - CHAPTER 17 REGULATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 17 REGULATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING

Stephen P. Nash, Esq.^*
Michi Tsuda, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 17.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 17.2 COLORADO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION LAWS

§ 17.2.1—Typical State Laws
§ 17.2.2—Movement Toward Uniformity
§ 17.2.3—Entities Covered
§ 17.2.4—Requirements for a Charitable Organization
§ 17.2.5—Requirements for Paid Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Consultants
§ 17.2.6—Enforcement and Penalties for Violating Requirements
§ 17.2.7—Freedom of Speech and State Regulation of Charitable Solicitation

§ 17.3 STATE REGULATIONS AFFECTING SALES INVOLVING CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS

§ 17.3.1—In General
§ 17.3.2—False Advertising
§ 17.3.3—Direct Marketing

§ 17.4 STATE BINGO AND RAFFLE REGULATION

§ 17.4.1—In General
§ 17.4.2—Bingo and Raffles

§ 17.5 FEDERAL LAWS AFFECTING FUNDRAISING

§ 17.5.1—Federal Postal Regulations
§ 17.5.2—IRS Regulations

§ 17.6 GUIDELINES FOR FUNDRAISING BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

§ 17.6.1—Pitfalls
§ 17.6.2—Dealing with Professional Fundraisers
§ 17.6.3—Solicitation over the Internet

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