Fundraising and Solicitation Laws in Non-Profit Organizations: Balancing Compliance, Ethics, and Donor Trust
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-07
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About the Article
Fundraising is essential for non-profit sustainability but highly regulated to protect donors and ensure ethical use of funds. This article examines legal and regulatory frameworks across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and GDPR-governed jurisdictions, addressing registration, reporting obligations, donor privacy, and online fundraising challenges. It emphasizes integrating ethical practices with compliance, offering practical strategies for strengthening donor trust, safeguarding legitimacy, and achieving sustainable impact.
Key Topics
- Fundraising regulation
- Solicitation laws
- Donor trust
- GDPR
- Ethical fundraising
- Charitable compliance
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Fundraising and Solicitation Laws in Non-Profit Organizations: Balancing Compliance, Ethics, and Donor Trust. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-07
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