Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The NonProfit Times - "Fundraisers Beat Utah Again

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Fundraisers Beat Utah Again
by Mark Hrywna

A judge has rejected the state of Utah’s request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its jurisdiction over professional fundraisers who do not do business in the state. The ruling was from Dale Kimball, United States District Court Judge for the District of Utah, Central Division.

The American Charities for Reasonable Fundraising Regulation (ACFRFR) and Highland, N.Y.-based Rainbow Direct Marketing (RDM) filed suit in November 2008 against the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, alleging burdensome registration requirements for out-of-state fundraisers."

Friday, December 18, 2009

Nonprofit Policy Trends under President Obama | Philanthropy Central

Nonprofit Policy Trends under President Obama | Philanthropy Central: "Over the past year, the Obama Administration has ushered into the American political dynamic a number of changes in how government, at least at the federal level, does business. Some changes reflect shifts in government’s relationship to the nonprofit sector, a few trends meriting special attention:"

Monday, December 14, 2009

Wallace: IRA charitable rollover is set to expire Dec. 31 | thetimesherald.com | The Times Herald

Wallace: IRA charitable rollover is set to expire Dec. 31 | thetimesherald.com | The Times Herald: "Under current law, if you are age 70½ or older, you are permitted to donate up to $100,000 from your IRAs to public charities without counting the distributions as taxable income. This important charitable giving incentive, however, expires at the end of the year."