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During these challenging times, your nonprofit's management and governance are critical to the success and sustainability of your organization. With this in mind, NYCON would like to help identify your greatest challenges. Please complete this survey and share your candid feedback. Your input will be used to plan and implement a simple fall nonprofit forum. Feel free to share this survey with your colleagues or boards of directors.
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NYS Attorney General's Workshop on Fundraising Requirements RECAP
Dennis C. McCabe, Assistant Attorney General in Charge from the Binghamton Regional Office presented on:
· Legal Requirements
· Selecting a Fundraiser
· Negotiating a Contract
· Monitoring a Campaign
· BBB Charity Standards

Main highlights include:

• In order to fundraise, charities must be registered with the NYS Charities Bureau. To search if your nonprofit is registered, visit: www.charitiesnys.com
• If you are not, you can find the form to register on the website
• Professional fundraiser must be registered too. Contact the Charities Bureau to see if the professional is: fundraising@ag.ny.gov or 518-486-9797
• Charity must have a contract with the fundraiser and file it with the Charities Bureau
• Financial reports are made to the Charities Bureau too
• Do your homework and protect your investment, as well as those you (or on your behalf) will solicit
• Visit www.charitiesnys.com for more info, online seminars, other resources, and Frequently Asked Questions