Development

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Plans & Practices

Harbor Compliance: Register for your Massachusetts Charitable Solicitation License

CapitalQuest: Materials, Training Guides, and Articles for Managing a Capital Campaign

IRS Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements (.pdf)

Annual Giving and Fund Appeal Strategies

MobileCause: 5 Incredible Annual Fund Appeal Strategies You Should Try

Nonprofit Expert: Developing an Annual Giving Program

Raffles and Legal Issues

Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Gaming Events

Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: Guidance on Raffles

Special Events

Nonprofit Information: Virtual Fundraising: Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

Wild Apricot: How to Run an Online Auction for Your Nonprofit

Sponsorships

Eventbrite: Perfecting Your Sponsorship Pitch Deck

National Council of Nonprofits: Corporate Sponsorship

Other Resources:

• Business Directory:  Need some help building a strategy or fundraising for your nonprofit? Check out our Business Directory, which is made up of MCN members who serve nonprofits. Join now to become part of this directory.
• Visit our Grants & Awards and Training & Events pages to view upcoming opportunities.
• Nonprofit 411 Blog: Opinions and insight from MCN affiliates, who specialize in services that help nonprofits grow.
• SectorNews Newsletter: Our free monthly newsletter sent to over 13,000 nonprofit professionals from across the Commonwealth.
• IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File: Information on all of the state’s tax-exempt organizations.

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