Prepares jurisdiction-specific charitable solicitation registration packages for U.S. nonprofits. Covers multi-state nexus analysis, exemption eligibility, URS filing strategy, financial disclosures, and professional fundraiser documentation. Use when a nonprofit plans fundraising campaigns, online donation drives, direct mail, telephone solicitation, or any cross-state charitable solicitation.
Prepares jurisdiction-specific charitable solicitation registration packages for U.S. nonprofits. Covers multi-state nexus analysis, exemption eligibility, URS filing strategy, financial disclosures, and professional fundraiser documentation. Use when a nonprofit plans fundraising campaigns, online donation drives, direct mail, telephone solicitation, or any cross-state charitable solicitation.
Adverse history — denials, revocations, litigation, regulatory actions, bankruptcy, criminal convictions (5–10 year lookback)
Target states — including states where website/online campaigns are accessible
Core Workflow
1. Map Jurisdictional Nexus
For each target state, determine:
Factor
Key questions
Physical presence
Offices, employees, mailing addresses?
Digital nexus
Donation button, online campaigns, social media, peer-to-peer?
Revenue threshold
Exceeds state registration floor?
Registration required
Yes / No / Exemption available?
Filing deadline
Pre-solicitation or grace period?
Renewal cycle
Annual / biennial?
Bonding
Required? Revenue-scaled?
Filing method
Mail / state portal / URS?
41 states + D.C. require registration. Many assert jurisdiction based solely on website accessibility to residents.
2. Assess Exemptions
Check each jurisdiction for statutory exemptions:
Religious orgs — soliciting only from own congregation/membership
Educational institutions — regionally accredited
Hospitals — state-licensed
Membership orgs — soliciting exclusively from established members
Small org threshold — varies by state ($25K–$50K typical) [VERIFY per jurisdiction]
Federated campaigns — contributions via United Way or similar
Government grantees — no independent public solicitation
Even exempt orgs may need a notice of exemption filing with periodic reaffirmation. Cite the specific statutory provision; burden of proof rests with the organization.
3. Assemble Registration Package
Core forms:
State-specific form or URS with required state supplements
Signed certification/perjury attestation (president/CEO; CFO if required)
Board resolution authorizing filing and designating signatories
Standard attachments:
IRS determination letter
Certified articles of incorporation (within 6 months)
Current bylaws or trust instrument
Form 990 with all schedules
Audited/reviewed/compiled financials
Officer/director roster with addresses, titles, terms
Professional fundraiser/counsel contracts (if applicable)
Surety bond (if required)
For each professional fundraiser, document: legal name/address, state registration status, compensation structure (flat / % gross / hybrid), engagement scope/duration, organization oversight mechanisms.
4. Prepare Financial Disclosure
Populate from Form 990: total revenue, program expenses, fundraising costs, management/general expenses, net assets, program expense ratio, projected current-year fundraising revenue.
All figures must exactly match Form 990. Regulators cross-reference; discrepancies trigger enforcement scrutiny regardless of intent.
5. Document Solicitation Activities
For each method (direct mail, online, telephone, door-to-door, events, crowdfunding, commercial co-venturer): geographic scope, projected gross revenue, fund allocation (program/admin/fundraising %), and required point-of-solicitation disclosures per jurisdiction.
6. Disclose Adverse History
For the organization and all officers within the lookback period:
