Charitable fundraising is under increased regulatory oversight and heightened donor expectations as evidenced by four recent developments. Together with the possible end of one fundraising channel and start of an innovative new channel, these developments highlight the importance of fundraising diversification and ongoing due diligence.
Charitable fundraising is under increased regulatory oversight and heightened donor expectations as evidenced by four recent developments. Together with the possible end of one fundraising channel and start of an innovative new channel, these developments highlight the importance of fundraising diversification and ongoing due diligence.
For many corporations, associations, and nonprofit organizations, there is a lot at stake in Congress and with the Trump Administration. More organizations are thinking about engaging in federal lobbying to promote and protect their interests, and even to ensure their survival. At a certain point, engagement with legislators and executive officials will trigger registration under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA).
For many corporations, associations, and nonprofit organizations, there is a lot at stake in Congress and with the Trump Administration. More organizations are thinking about engaging in federal lobbying to promote and protect their interests, and even to ensure their survival. At a certain point, engagement with legislators and executive officials will trigger registration under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA).
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), creating a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement for corporations. The CTA is largely intended to create more transparency around smaller private companies, which previously had fewer disclosure requirements than publicly traded companies. The CTA requires corporate entities to disclose all beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau within the Treasury Department. The CTA is in effect, despite ongoing litigation over the law.
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), creating a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement for corporations. The CTA is largely intended to create more transparency around smaller private companies, which previously had fewer disclosure requirements than publicly traded companies. The CTA requires corporate entities to disclose all beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau within the Treasury Department. The CTA is in effect, despite ongoing litigation over the law.
As this election year heads into full gear, many nonprofit organizations will have questions about the types of advocacy, policy, lobbying, fundraising, outreach and electoral activities they and their employees may undertake to promote their mission and policy objectives.
As this election year heads into full gear, many nonprofit organizations will have questions about the types of advocacy, policy, lobbying, fundraising, outreach and electoral activities they and their employees may undertake to promote their mission and policy objectives.
The Federal Election Commission’s “prior approval rule” limits an association’s ability to solicit contributions from employees of its corporate members. Associations seeking to grow their federal PACs need to understand which activities are covered by this rule, along with the steps they can take to mitigate risks.
The Federal Election Commission’s “prior approval rule” limits an association’s ability to solicit contributions from employees of its corporate members. Associations seeking to grow their federal PACs need to understand which activities are covered by this rule, along with the steps they can take to mitigate risks.
Many states prohibit lobbyists from receiving contingent fees, and those bans can be broader than they appear. Here’s a look at scenarios that could run afoul of state restrictions, as well as some precautions your association can take when hiring a lobbying firm.
Many states prohibit lobbyists from receiving contingent fees, and those bans can be broader than they appear. Here’s a look at scenarios that could run afoul of state restrictions, as well as some precautions your association can take when hiring a lobbying firm.
Associations must understand certain key fundraising rules in order to grow the PAC and avoid common missteps. The following is a list of the top five compliance tips for association PACs this election year.
Associations must understand certain key fundraising rules in order to grow the PAC and avoid common missteps. The following is a list of the top five compliance tips for association PACs this election year.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Heidi Abegg has joined the firm as a Partner in Washington. Ms. Abegg brings over twenty years of experience in political law, lobbying compliance, government ethics, campaign finance and nonprofit law at the state and federal levels.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Heidi Abegg has joined the firm as a Partner in Washington. Ms. Abegg brings over twenty years of experience in political law, lobbying compliance, government ethics, campaign finance and nonprofit law at the state and federal levels.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2022 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 29 attorneys in 14 practice areas at the National and State level.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2022 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 29 attorneys in 14 practice areas at the National and State level.
