Fundraiser Checklist
Start with the right state guide, then move forward with confidence
Use this page to find your state guide quickly, review the most important regulatory references, and get your team moving toward a cleaner launch plan.
Pick a state to review the current guide, then compare it against the official state and federal resources before you publish campaign details.
Federal
Start with the federal rules that most often shape promotion structure, tax handling, and outreach.
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FTC lottery and sweepstakes enforcement overview
Use this for no-purchase-necessary, deceptive promotion, odds, prize-disclosure, and sweepstakes-marketing enforcement themes.
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FTC consumer guidance on prize and sweepstakes promotions
Plain-language guidance that reinforces the purchase-free and truthful-disclosure expectations teams should keep in view.
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IRS charities and nonprofits
Use this for federal tax-exempt organization rules, filings, EIN, exemption status, and annual reporting.
State
Use these directories to find the right state regulator before you publish campaign details.
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NASCO state government resources directory
Best starting point for state charity regulators, charitable solicitation offices, and AG consumer-protection contacts.
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NAGRA state and province gaming regulatory agencies directory
Best starting point for state gaming, charitable gaming, lottery, raffle, bingo, and similar regulator contacts.
Reference
Keep these reference points handy while comparing state guidance and preparing your launch checklist.
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USPS Publication 546
Use this if tickets, entry materials, notices, or promotion pieces are mailed and you need sweepstakes-versus-lottery guidance.
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NAAG Charities Regulation 101
High-level explanation of why attorneys general matter in charity oversight, registrations, and charitable solicitation enforcement.
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Contact AllStar Fundraiser
Use this if you want help reviewing setup questions before you move forward with a campaign.