California Amends Digital Fundraising Regulation
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2023
A new California law aims to bring more transparency to digital fundraising as a whole. Let’s explore the aspects of the California law, how it impacts social media platforms, the implications for nonprofits that land on a block list and the steps a nonprofit needs to take to avoid non-compliance.
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2021
California’s Department of Justice already oversees charities and regulates fundraising on behalf of all charitable purposes in the state, but with the surge in online fundraising platforms, the state’s law, as written, wasn’t sufficient to reach online fundraising.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Wu , a partner in the nonprofit focused law firm Perlman And Perlman. This requirement became operative June 12, 2024.
Candid
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising.
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2019
To answer the call, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) will be going into effect on Jan. There is also a lot of confusion regarding how the law can be enforced and how it will affect consumerism on a daily basis. Does the CCPA Only Apply to California? Technically yes, the CCPA only applies to California residents.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Associations should consider upcoming privacy legislation in California that gives their members ownership, control, and security of their personal information. What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?protects protects consumers’ right to privacy who are residents of California,?including
Byte Technology
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Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees. It may seem hard to imagine but it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon B.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Note from Beth: The crowdfunding industry has sponsored legislation in California to clarify what is legally permissible. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Jan Masaoka’s guest post provides more details. Background.
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Except one: The California Condor. The California Condor is the sole surviving member of the Gymnogyps genus, a castaway from the Pleistocene epoch. Meanwhile, the condor’s habitat was improved due to work done by government agencies and environmental groups to protect ranging lands and enact laws against lead bullets.
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AUGUST 14, 2023
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 10, 2020
We also abide by GDPR (EU) and California state privacy laws that came into effect in 2020. Flixxaid is committed to being 100% transparent with any information collected from its users. The intent is clearly stated in our policy and all information requested is optional.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 8, 2011
And every 5 years I get an official-looking form from this organization telling me that "California Law Requires You To Renew Your Fictitious Business Name.". My business is required to register and publish a Fictitious Business Name (FBN, aka DBA or Doing Business As) every 5 years. This is a solicitation.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 8, 2011
And every 5 years I get an official-looking form from this organization telling me that "California Law Requires You To Renew Your Fictitious Business Name.". My business is required to register and publish a Fictitious Business Name (FBN, aka DBA or Doing Business As) every 5 years. This is a solicitation.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
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He’s a principal at Adler & Colvin, San Francisco's top law firm specializing in nonprofit law. Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. Rob has a deep understanding of what makes nonprofits successful.
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 24, 2019
To answer the call, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) will be going into effect on Jan. There is also a lot of confusion regarding how the law can be enforced and how it will affect consumerism on a daily basis. Does the CCPA Only Apply to California? Technically yes, the CCPA only applies to California residents.
Achieve
MARCH 4, 2022
From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.
Classy
APRIL 16, 2021
The UK will ban new gasoline or diesel car sales by 2030, and California plans to follow . California State Parks Foundation. How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day. California State Park’s Virtual Earth Day Report helps them track their progress and record their impact for prizes.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Multiple senators called the secretary of education asking for explanations of how earmarked funding ended up in the hands of “nobodies from California” who had never lobbied Congress. It turned out, however, that we were too quick to rejoice. We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award.
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 23, 2024
New Jersey’s Daniel’s Law, which penalizes the dissemination of names and residential addresses of judicial, law enforcement, child protection investigators and other covered individuals, is having a significant damping effect on marketing efforts – including nonprofit solicitations – aimed at Garden State residents.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whiskeys inspired by the great Redwoods of Northern California and for each each bottle sold, the company plants a tree. Online Stores by Nonprofits.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In California this election year, we’re seeing efforts to reverse recent gains to advance racial and economic equity. A number of funders, including The California Endowment, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Foundations across California have begun to work together in strategic alliances.
Bloomerang
MAY 6, 2021
In May of 2018, the European Union law called that Genera l Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. It is important here to say that you would be incorrect if you think your nonprofit is not affected by Europe’s law. So, always, always protect the information you have in your database in response to far-reaching laws.
Whole Whale
DECEMBER 11, 2022
This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.
Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog
MAY 28, 2006
It's good news for bloggers: On Friday a California Court of Appeals ruled the bloggers are entitled to the same protections as journalists in traditional media when it comes to being required to reveal confidential sources. The shield law is intended to protect the gathering and dissemination of news, and that is what petitioners did here.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 31, 2012
MiACLU.org is an online, Spanish-language platform created by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, an organization well-known for its spirited defense of civil liberties (advocating free speech, marriage equality and immigrants’ rights, among other issues). Facebook, Twitter and text messaging are also in the pipeline.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 21, 2013
Since 1975, they have rescued nearly 18,000 seals, sea lions, dolphins, otters and other marine mammals from along 600 miles of California coast, with the aim of giving those in need a second chance at life in the wild. The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) is a marine mammal hospital and science research facility in Sausalito, CA.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
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California Passes New Law That Bans Bots From Pretending to Real People: California Gov. More on the new law here. You can watch the YouTube presentation or read the takeaways here. Jerry Brown signed a bill last week bans bots from pretending to be real people in pursuit of selling products or influencing elections.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
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The event was hosted by Google on its campus in Mountain View, California, which is home to some of the most cutting edge technologists in the world. copyright law. Instead of us deciding what people with disabilities should read, we let our readers decide which books should be scanned and shared under an exception in the U.S.
Blue Fox
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Nimble AMS
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
I mean, the Nike shop and the camera shop had the same products and same prices as I'd expect to pay at a mall in California. environmental or workplace safety laws (even in their weakened post-Bush state). The products and prices seemed similar to what I'd see in the United States. The department stores reminded me a lot of Macy's.
Media Cause
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According to NIFC , in just California alone, 52,113 wildfires burned 8,889,297 acres in 2020. Although COVID halted travel and slowed down our manufacturing, climate change continued to fuel raging wildfires and an endless hurricane season. This is approximately 2.3 How Did the Environmental Justice Movement Arise?
Saleforce Nonprofit
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Stop AAPI Hate : The Stop AAPI Hate reporting center tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California and, where possible, throughout the United States.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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One of the most sought after auctioneers in California, Ellen is well known for breaking fundraising records, exceeding fundraising goals, thoughtfully helping each client with the planning and strategizing of their event and, of course, breaking into song! Tony is an expert in Benefit Galas and Auctions. .”
Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2014
” California’s New Smartphone Kill Switch Law. California is finalizing a law that will mandate a ‘kill switch’ be included on all new smartphones. The problem this new law addresses is that last year an estimated 3.1 The effect of the law will be pretty fast.
sgEngage
JUNE 20, 2023
Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world.
NTEN
APRIL 28, 2010
Ozer, ACLU of Northern California. And once member lists, actions and events, emails and documents are collected and stored by an online service, outdated electronic privacy law is failing to keep this information safe from inappropriate access and potential misuse. More and more, nonprofits rely on technology to fulfill our missions.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
She holds a master’s degree in Political Sciences, Public Law and Contemporary History from University of Konstanz, Germany. She hopes to use the tools she learned at Benetech – including new programming languages, codes and statistics – to work on human rights projects around the world.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
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