State of Florida Gaming and Promotion Laws – you good?

05/18/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy
According to Adam H Putnam, Commissioner of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, game promotion is defined as a contest, game of chance, sweepstakes, or gift enterprise, conducted by an operator within or throughout the state and other states in connection with and incidental to the sale of consumer products or services, and in which the elements of chance and prize are present. Game…

State of Florida Gaming and Promotion Laws – you good?

05/18/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy
According to Adam H Putnam, Commissioner of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, game promotion is defined as a contest, game of chance, sweepstakes, or gift enterprise, conducted by an operator within or throughout the state and other states in connection with and incidental to the sale of consumer products or services, and in which the elements of chance and prize are present. Game…

Rules for Raffles and Drawings in the State of Florida

05/16/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Philanthropy
According to the current statues posted by the official website for the Florida Legislature: a "drawing by chance,” “drawing,” or “raffle” means an enterprise in which, from the entries submitted by the public to the organization conducting the drawing, one or more entries are selected by chance to win a prize. An organization that is exempt from federal income taxation may conduct a drawing of…

Rules for Raffles and Drawings in the State of Florida

05/16/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Philanthropy
According to the current statues posted by the official website for the Florida Legislature: a "drawing by chance,” “drawing,” or “raffle” means an enterprise in which, from the entries submitted by the public to the organization conducting the drawing, one or more entries are selected by chance to win a prize. An organization that is exempt from federal income taxation may conduct a drawing of…

American Fundraising Foundation Announces Increased Support for Nonprofit Partners Nationwide

05/14/2020Posted inNonprofit Marketing
MAITLAND, Fla. (May 15, 2020) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has announced an expansion of its support to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout the nation beginning immediately. A simple application form is available online at www.AmFund.org/Giving for organizations wishing to be considered for these expanded funding opportunities. “Each year, AmFund partners with 400 nonprofit organizations. In response to the unprecedented need, we are expanding our…

American Fundraising Foundation Announces Increased Support for Nonprofit Partners Nationwide

05/14/2020Posted inNonprofit Marketing
MAITLAND, Fla. (May 15, 2020) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has announced an expansion of its support to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout the nation beginning immediately. A simple application form is available online at www.AmFund.org/Giving for organizations wishing to be considered for these expanded funding opportunities. “Each year, AmFund partners with 400 nonprofit organizations. In response to the unprecedented need, we are expanding our…

Six Things to Know – About Postponing Your Event – Post COVID

03/23/2020Posted inFestivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies
If you are planning an event of any size for any reason in 2020 - here are some things to keep in mind if you are canceling, postponing or rescheduling your event.1. Notify Your Event Venue in Writing - As convention centers, hotels and event venues are scrambling to build their own COVID-19 event plan safety protocol, I've been successful with 100% of the Central Florida…

Six Things to Know – About Postponing Your Event – Post COVID

03/23/2020Posted inFestivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies
If you are planning an event of any size for any reason in 2020 - here are some things to keep in mind if you are canceling, postponing or rescheduling your event.1. Notify Your Event Venue in Writing - As convention centers, hotels and event venues are scrambling to build their own COVID-19 event plan safety protocol, I've been successful with 100% of the Central Florida…

2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl Features a Bayou Battle Between Louisiana and Tulane

12/02/2018Posted inFestivals and Events, Philanthropy, Sports Entertainment
2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl Features a Bayou Battle Between Louisiana and Tulane - Kickoff for the fourth-annual AutoNation Cure Bowl is set for 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Camping World Stadium.ORLANDO, Fla. (CureBowl.com) – The Orlando Sports Foundation (OSF) announced on Sunday that the fourth-annual AutoNation Cure Bowl benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) will be between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Tulane Green…

2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl Features a Bayou Battle Between Louisiana and Tulane

12/02/2018Posted inFestivals and Events, Philanthropy, Sports Entertainment
2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl Features a Bayou Battle Between Louisiana and Tulane - Kickoff for the fourth-annual AutoNation Cure Bowl is set for 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Camping World Stadium.ORLANDO, Fla. (CureBowl.com) – The Orlando Sports Foundation (OSF) announced on Sunday that the fourth-annual AutoNation Cure Bowl benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) will be between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Tulane Green…