It comes as no surprise that the hot topic of conversation whenever development pros gather these days — whether at a conference, a cocktail party or the water cooler — is the impending postal and legislative changes affecting nonprofit fundraising.
In his editorial, Storms Brewing on Legislative Front (“Because It Matters”), columnist Tim Burgess calls these changes “the most sweeping, intrusive and draconian federal regulation of nonprofit organizations” and implores everyone in the sector to take some very specific actions. For example, make sure that your own ducks are in a row, and then put them on display for everyone to see; make sure that you use contributed dollars in the proper way, and that donors are clear on what that way is — before they donate; work with industry organizations to stay on top of potential changes, and take part in any organized actions of protest; and contact the appropriate legislators to voice your concerns. Demand better enforcement of existing regulations rather than the creation of more, equally toothless ones.
Heed the Call
It comes as no surprise that the hot topic of conversation whenever development pros gather these days — whether at a conference, a cocktail party or the water cooler — is the impending postal and legislative changes affecting nonprofit fundraising.
In his editorial, Storms Brewing on Legislative Front (“Because It Matters”), columnist Tim Burgess calls these changes “the most sweeping, intrusive and draconian federal regulation of nonprofit organizations” and implores everyone in the sector to take some very specific actions. For example, make sure that your own ducks are in a row, and then put them on display for everyone to see; make sure that you use contributed dollars in the proper way, and that donors are clear on what that way is — before they donate; work with industry organizations to stay on top of potential changes, and take part in any organized actions of protest; and contact the appropriate legislators to voice your concerns. Demand better enforcement of existing regulations rather than the creation of more, equally toothless ones.