Step By Step Fundraising Newsletter
February 2006
In this issue -
- Laws About Raffle Fundraisers
- Featured Article: Thanking
Donors on a Dime
Making sure that our fundraising efforts also
abide by laws and regulations is one aspect that non profit organizations
must keep in mind. This month we'll touch on two of these
legal aspects.
As you may know raffles
are one of my favorite types of fundraisers. They are not labor intensive,
appeal to a wide variety of people, don't depend on getting people to
attend an event and best of all your organization retains most of the
profits!
Occasionally I get a question from a reader about
the legalities and how to get permits for raffle fundraisers. In the
United States each state sets its own laws regarding raffles. I was
quite surprised when I started investigating the different regulations
because of how much they do vary.
In most states raffles fall under a gaming commission
just like bingo, lotteries and casinos. Other states handle raffles
only on the local, county level and other states outlaw them all together.
Be sure to find out what the law and procedure for permits is where
you live before proceeding with this fundaiser.
Find out more about > United
States Raffle Laws
Feature Article: Thanking Donors on a Dime
In the United States non profit organizations
are required to send donors a letter acknowledging the date and amount
of donation.
However, beyond mere obligation the letter is
your first opportunity to truly thank your donors. This can be the beginning
of a great relationship with supporters when you continue to follow
up with them after this first letter.
In this month's feature article veteran
fundraiser Danielle Hamilton shares with us some unique and personal
ways to say thanks.
Read this Article > Thanking
Donors on a Dime
That's it for this month's newsletter. By the way I
do add new articles and features throughout the month so to check up
on the other new articles & resources just go to the home page at
Step By Step Fundraising.
To Your Continued Fundraising Success,
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