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Tony Martignetti, Esq.

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 23.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.3
  • Total Questions 3
 I can answer questions on Charity Registration and Planned Giving. The former is the web of state laws that non-profits have to comply with before they solicit donations in a state. Each state (and D.C.) has its own rules. Planned Giving is raising money from donors' estate plans. The simplest example is a charitable bequest in someone's will. Other types of gifts include life insurance, charitable trusts, charitable annuities, retirement and pension plans, and real estate.

Barbara Bellissimo

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 49.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 47.9
  • Total Questions 38
 I have over ten years experience in fundraising, and have helped organizations raise millions of dollars. My passion is to help small organizations tackle the big job of setting up and maintaining a fundraising and development structure that gets big results. Having lived and worked on the island of Martha's Vineyard, I have a unique perspective on those organizations facing the special challenges of fundraising in a seasonal community. I can answer questions about annual campaigns, major donors, institutional fundraising, development planning, strategic planning and board training.

Peter Brinckerhoff

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 18.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 27.3
  • Total Questions 319
 Not-for-profit management issues, board development, staff management, corporate structuring, marketing, new business development, UBIT, strategic planning, mission development. I don`t have any expertise in fund raising.

Alyson Ball

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 17.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.2
  • Total Questions 5
 Please send questions about nonprofit boards, nonprofit board committees, the relationship between board and staff, board governance, board roles and responsibilities, board recruitment, board orientations, board meeting and board retreats.

Steve Wilkerson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 14.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.0
  • Total Questions 226
 Annual fund, direct mail, capital campaigns, consultants, major gifts, fund-raising planning, case statements, prospect research,

Wayne E. Groner

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 14.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.5
  • Total Questions 271
 I can answer questions regarding annual funds, capital campaigns, endowment programs, asking for the major gift, volunteers, board development, nonprofit management, church fundraising, prospect research, prospect cultivation, and fundraising techniques.

Rob Taylor

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.61
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 42.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.6
  • Total Questions 252
 During the past 25 years I have helped scores of non-profit organizations experience dramatic fund-raising growth by improving the manner in which they identify, cultivate and solicit individual and institutional prospects. I am willing to provide fund-raising advice to colleges, social service agencies, hospitals, and cultural organizations.

Recent Answers

2012-01-30 Donated funds:

Wow, Jennifer...this is a tough one. I'm sorry that your donor, after 8 years, has asked for his or her funds back.    Your president or board chair should, indeed, have a conversation with this donor

2012-01-11 The difference between non-profit & for profit healthcare organizations:

Hi Cindy,    I once ran a Foundation for a non-profit hospital system.  The system and the Foundation registered with the IRS which approved its non-profit status.  The non-profit is designed to make money

2011-12-21 Volunteer Fire Company Paying its Own Members:

Thanks for your question, Steve.    No federal I'm aware of makes it illegal to pay members. Check with an attorney or an accountant in Maryland for state statutes on the issue.    It's possible conflict

2011-11-29 starting a fund at a bank.:

Hi Rosella,    Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your family member.    Yes, you will need a tax ID number. And in order for donations to be tax-deductible, it must be for a 501(c)(3) corporation

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