Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3): Federal tax code section governing nonprofit organizations and their tax-exempt status, which includes requirements for fundraising activities and donor communications

Charitable Solicitation Laws: Federal regulations governing how organizations can solicit donations, including requirements for transparency and accuracy in fundraising communications

FTC Fundraising Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules protecting consumers from deceptive or unfair fundraising practices and ensuring truthful advertising

CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law governing electronic communications for solicitation, including requirements for opt-out mechanisms and sender identification

State Charitable Registration: State-level requirements for organizations to register before conducting fundraising activities, varying by state jurisdiction

State Disclosure Requirements: State-specific rules about what information must be disclosed to potential donors during solicitation

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-level regulations protecting donors from fraudulent or misleading fundraising practices

State Nonprofit Corporation Laws: State-specific regulations governing the operation and fundraising activities of nonprofit corporations

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules applicable when investment-like returns are promised in fundraising activities

Banking Regulations: Federal and state rules governing the handling and processing of monetary donations

PCI Compliance: Payment Card Industry standards for organizations accepting credit card donations to ensure secure processing

Financial Transparency Requirements: Regulations requiring clear disclosure of how funds will be used and the organization's financial status

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law governing the protection and privacy of donor financial information

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of donor personal information

GDPR Compliance: European Union privacy regulations that may apply when soliciting donations from European donors