A Donor Bill of Rights helps leaders understand the donor expectations while bolstering donor confidence. It also outlines the donor's right to receive proper recognition, gain access to the organization's financial statements, obtain information on how funds are being distributed, and stay anonymous if desired.
A full text is available at Donor Bill of Rights.
Source: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Starting Out
Starting a Nonprofit Organization: One-stop Answer Page (The Balance, 2018)
How Do I Start a Non-Profit? (Grantspace, 2018)
How to Start a Non-Profit (National Council of Non-Profits, 2018)
6 Steps to Start a Non-Profit the Right Way and Get Your First Paying Members (Wild Apricot Blog, May 24, 2017)
Legal Pros & Cons of Establishing a Charitable Foundation (National Association of REALTORS®, Oct. 24, 2016)
4 Tips to Successfully Partner with a Non-Profit (REALTOR® Magazine, August 2015)
Association Charity Events, Fundraisers and Community Involvement (National Association of REALTORS®, Feb. 19, 2015)
Tax & Legal Issues
IRS: Tax Information for Charities and Other Non-profits (Internal Revenue Service, 2018)
Common Issues in Fundraising Events (Houston Business Journal, May 11, 2018)
Nonprofits may Encounter Tax Consequences (Buffalo Law Journal, Dec. 21, 2018)
Fundraising
4 Simple Steps to Raising All the Money Your Non-Profit Needs (Foundation Group Blog, Apr. 11, 2017)
15 Techniques Used by Top Nonprofits to Boost Donor Acquisition and Online Fundraising Results (NPEngage, Feb. 23, 2017)
Need More Non-Dues Revenue? (REALTOR® AE Magazine, Winter 2017)
Selling Sponsorships (REALTOR® AE Magazine, Winter 2017)
Useful Websites
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Council on Foundations
The Foundation Center
The Internal Revenue Service
National Philanthropic Trust
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