09/11/2007: "Learn About Changes in Charitable Solicitations"

In July new state regulations were enacted that affect organizations who solicit funds from the public. These regulations amended the Charitable Solicitations Act to improve transparency and oversight of Washington nonprofits that receive over $25,000 in donations annually.

Under the Act the Charities Program in the Office of the Secretary of State registers organizations that solicit money from the public for charitable purposes and makes available to the public general information about charitable organizations operating in our state.

Liz Heath from The Nonprofit Center in Tacoma will be in Friday Harbor on September 14th to speak to local nonprofits on the recent changes to the Washington State Charitable Solicitations Act.

Liz was a member of the statewide advisory group of nonprofit leaders that guided the legislation. She is a 30 year veteran of nonprofit policy making and annually convenes the Washington State Nonprofit Governance Conference scheduled this year for November 2 in Tacoma.

The presentation will be from 2pm-4:30pm at the Friday Harbor Grange. An ice-cream social will follow the presentation. Cost is $25 and $5 for more than one representative from any nonprofit. To reserve space call 317-4010 or email liz@nonprofitsunlimited.com