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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant in 2021

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Fundraising Registration . Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and states deem that solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. State charity regulators’ websites make it easy for potential donors to check your fundraising registration status.

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

Fundraising registration. Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. Once you have registered, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities.

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Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” The registration window for this year’s annual H-1B lottery is currently open with USCIS.

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Based in Sydney, Australia, Lawpath serves small businesses with services like legal documents, customized legal workflows, e-signatures, business registration, and on-demand lawyers. Demand for its business registration and legal plan subscriptions have also increased as people launch side hustles during lockdowns.

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This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style — and neither does good advice. Such laws vary from state to state. XYZ Nonprofit is an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Dear Sophie: How do I change my L-1B to an H-1B through the lottery?

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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MAY 4, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” In this year’s H-1B lottery, which closed in March, USCIS received a record 483,927 registrations, which was a whopping 56.8% Contributor.

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Dear Sophie: How can I improve our startup’s international recruiting?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” PST: H-1B registration process opens. PDT: H-1B registration process closes. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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The book is filled with stories, practical resources, and tools. The book is written for staff and board members. While the advice in the book does not replace an attorney, having this on your reference desk can help you be more efficient your attorney’s time because you’ll come to meetings educated.

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Dear Sophie: When can I register my employee for the H-1B lottery?

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” My law partner, Anita Koumriqian, and I recently discussed the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) on a podcast episode.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” That all changed in 2020, when USCIS instituted an electronic registration process for the lottery. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor.

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Dear Sophie: Any tips for presenting a strong H-1B case? What if I’m not selected?

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” With the tech layoffs, there is a chance of fewer registrations for the upcoming lottery, which could lead to higher chances of selection.

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Ask Sophie: What to do if selected/not selected in H-1B lottery?

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MARCH 28, 2023

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” What do I do now that my H-1B registration was selected? What do I do? Yesterday, U.S.

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Dear Sophie: Options for founder moving on from E-2 visa

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” The registration period for the fiscal year 2023 lottery is currently open through November 9, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Sophie Alcorn.

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Online fundraising: Leveraging compliance as a development strategy

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity. Once the initial surprise subsides, nonprofit boards and leadership are charged with developing a strategy to comply.

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Online fundraising: leveraging compliance as a development strategy

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity. Once the initial surprise subsides, nonprofit boards and leadership are charged with developing a strategy to comply.

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DJI Mini 2 review: tiny dancer

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

That number is the key spec because anything under it still doesn’t require FAA registration. The DJI Mini 2 is the exact same size and weight as its predecessor so it won’t require registration with the FAA. The new DJI Mini 2 hits that same sub-250g target but with fewer compromises than the first Mini. Photo by Ryan Loughlin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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I interviewed technology practitioners from the poverty law community about how they approach ROI and significant technology systems investments like client databases, document assembly systems, or video conference systems. Bill Johnson has some advice, what nonprofits may call the "Opportunity Cost" S how the Cost of Not Participating.

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MAY 5, 2021

Whole Whale does not publicly offer or claim to offer financial and/or legal advice to nonprofits or any organization. Guidestar gathers the following information on IRS-rated nonprofits: verification of registration with the IRS, IRS Forms 990, independent audit reports, mission, and objectives. New to data privacy?

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Your Cause Camp 2018 Lineup is Here

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Registration for the event is live, and seats are limited, so be sure to get your hands on a ticket before it’s too late! Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves.

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The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2

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In part one of this post, I discussed the first steps the National Women’s Law Center took when we initially received our Google Grant, and some of the challenges we faced getting started. Without a doubt, that’s the best advice I can give to anyone working with Google Grants — experiment, experiment, experiment.

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” Visitors who clicked on the ads were encouraged to complete the voter registration form on our site, sign our Pledge to Vote form, and check out our educational resources on women and voting. Without a doubt, that’s the best advice I can give to anyone working with Google Grants — experiment, experiment, experiment.

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Dear Sophie: Should co-founders on OPT, STEM OPT pursue H-1Bs?

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JULY 27, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Any advice for planning? Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new electronic registration process for the H-1B.

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Dear Sophie: What H-1B and other immigration changes can we expect this year?

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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Dear Sophie: Will the H-1B lottery be based on the highest wages?

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Registration for the lottery. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

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Dear Sophie: How to maneuver the latest travel bans, H-1B alternatives

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” One of our registrants was selected in the first round in March, but none were selected in the second round in July. Sophie Alcorn.

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Dear Sophie: 2 questions about the latest immigration news

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MARCH 2, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” This year’s registration period is from March 1-18. The information provided in “Dear Sophie” is general information and not legal advice.

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Dear Sophie: Can you demystify the H-1B process and E-3 premium processing?

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MARCH 3, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” On the topic of H-1Bs, the registration period for this year’s H-1B lottery will open at 9 a.m. Registration and lottery process.

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Dear Sophie: What’s the new minimum salary required for H-1B visa applicants?

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JANUARY 13, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” or are living abroad — I suggest that you continue to prepare for the upcoming H-1B registration period. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor.

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Dear Sophie: What’s the recipe for an H-1B?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” In my most recent podcast episode about H-1Bs on Immigration Law for Tech Startups, we covered planning for the H-1B lottery. Contributor.

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