Emily James
Articles
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Why is an organization not in good standing?
There are many reasons why an organization may fall out of good standing with either the state of California or the IRS. A common reason is the failure to make timely mandatory filings with the Cal...
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How do I check if I am in good standing?
Every organization must be “in good standing” with the state of California and (for United States-registered organizations) with the IRS. GlobalGiving is required to conduct status checks with the ...
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What is the CA AB 488 law?
On January 1, 2023, a new law went into effect in California called CA AB 488. This regulates online charitable fundraising in the state and the intent is to improve transparency and accountability...
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Can I raise funds that influence legislation?
As a 501(c)(3), GlobalGiving is required to follow IRS lobbying laws, which states “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to...
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Can I raise funds for faith-based education?
The Nonprofit will apply donations received from GlobalGiving solely for secular community activities. For the avoidance of doubt, faith-based organizations may be eligible to receive donations fro...
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Can my nonprofit use GlobalGiving to raise funds for military support or military-related causes?
GlobalGiving does not fund or allow funds raised on GlobalGiving to be used for militarization. Examples of activities we do not support include: military or combat training; military development...
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When will my organization receive the money we raised for organizations registered in China?
Most of our nonprofit partners receive their funds in GlobalGiving's monthly disbursement cycle. However, we facilitate quarterly disbursements (once every three months) to our China-based nonprofi...
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My organization has decided to receive GlobalGiving disbursements to our Brazilian bank account using FXecute. What do I need to do to make sure the payment is successful?
If your organization decides to receive GlobalGiving disbursements to your Brazilian bank account using FXecute, your organization will be required to complete a one-time setup process with StoneX ...
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How do I donate through my IRA?
You can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to GlobalGiving from your IRA. It is free, quick, and easy to do through our partnership with FreeWill. You can also make requests directly th...
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Is my nonprofit allowed to advocate for a specific cause?
Yes! We are all advocates for social change. GlobalGiving welcomes advocating for your cause through communication, education, and action. However, GlobalGiving is unable to permit projects and rep...