The Chronicle, 4/20/2005: Answers to Readers' Questions on Getting a R�sum� Critiqued, Raising Money From Out of State, and More

The Chronicle, 4/20/2005: Answers to Readers' Questions on Getting a R�sum� Critiqued, Raising Money From Out of State, and More:
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"Q. Can you help me find out what the rules are when you're fund raising in an organization based in one state and holding an event in another? Is it necessary to register the charity in the locale where you're holding the event?
A. Most likely, yes. While each state has its own fund-raising regulations, the vast majority of them do require out-of-state nonprofit organizations that want to raise money within their borders to register, says Paulette V. Maehara, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in Alexandria, Va.
In order to find out which regulations apply to your particular situation, contact the attorney general of the state in which you plan to solicit. Check the National Association of Attorneys General for a list of state offices.
If your organization is planning events in more than one state, consider filing a Unified Registration Statement. This document, created by the National Association of State Charities Officials and the National Association of Attorneys General, allows charities to cut down on paperwork and fill out just one form, as opposed to documents required by each state. It was developed to ease the process for charitable groups that solicit regionally or nationally, and are therefore subject to the registration laws of multiple states."