I want to get into an organization and eventually run my own, I need to know if I have this understood. If I join an organization then I can raise money on my own by doing fundraisers then contributing the money I receive to the organization, right? Or will I have to work directly with the organization any time I have an idea of how to raise money?
If the way in which you raise money has nothing to do with the organization, even if you plan to donate it, you can do what your want. However; if you plan to use an organization's name, logo, or anything else that would be intellectual property, you would have to get permission from the group's board members.
When representing an organization, you have to run it by them and get their permission. I know this can be very frustrating, because many well intended ideas have been shot down by organizations. They have to make sure their group is re presently correctly, not held liable for anything, and not associated with a group that conflicts with their interest. Organizations also have to be careful with fund raising because of their need to stay qualified for tax exemption status.
The main thing when doing this is to learn about the group and its bylaws.
I do not wish to discourage you, just tell you what you need to do in order to make your ideas work.
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If the way in which you raise money has nothing to do with the organization, even if you plan to donate it, you can do what your want. However; if you plan to use an organization's name, logo, or anything else that would be intellectual property, you would have to get permission from the group's board members.
When representing an organization, you have to run it by them and get their permission. I know this can be very frustrating, because many well intended ideas have been shot down by organizations. They have to make sure their group is re presently correctly, not held liable for anything, and not associated with a group that conflicts with their interest. Organizations also have to be careful with fund raising because of their need to stay qualified for tax exemption status.
The main thing when doing this is to learn about the group and its bylaws.
I do not wish to discourage you, just tell you what you need to do in order to make your ideas work.
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