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Fundraising, Management Issues/Expert Profile
Expertise
Annual fund, direct mail, capital campaigns, consultants, major gifts, fund-raising planning, case statements, prospect research,
Experience in the area
41 years as senior development officer of significant recognizable institutions in education, health-care, academic medical centers, colleges, universities, churches, synagogues and general fund-raising consulting.
Publications
Jossey-Bass Series on Fundraising
Education/Credentials
BA, University of the South, Sewanee, TN Graduate study in political science, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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Recent Answers from Steve Wilkerson
2010-06-12 501 c 4:
If the fundraising is for its purposes I don't think there is a problem but "fundraiser" is a pretty generic term and there may be things it would not be wise to do. There are all kinds of things it can
2010-05-11 fundraising for our lodge.:
My computer has been in the shop. I sent you an answer on my Blackberry but apparently that didn't work. I am not sure what you mean by "lodge." If the IRS recognizes it as a 501c3 or one of the other
2010-03-02 Tax issues with fundraising:
I don't think its a problem, given that you are both doing the same things but if I were concerned, as you and your accountant seem to be, I think your documentation would get you through this easily.
2010-03-02 Tax issues with fundraising:
You are technically vulnerable, i.e. there may be some item in the IRS Code--a huge document--that you've violated but from what you've written to me, I don't think you need to lose any sleep. The IRS
2010-02-02 Benefit Events for, but not by, Non-profit Organizations:
Your question seems more legal and tax-related than fundraising and I am not a lawyer. My thought is that you should draw up a formal contract with the charities specifying all the things you will do
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