Donor and Nonprofit Relations - Charities Review Council
- Assists nonprofit leaders with building and communicating their organizations' internal strengths through the Accountability Wizard, a process designed to align nonprofit internal practices with widely-accepted standards of strength and accountability - Offers public information on how to make informed giving decisions (does not make referrals to specific charities) - Performs reviews of charities based on 25 standards of accountability in areas of governance, public disclosure, fundraising and financial health. Reviews are considered current for 3 years, with financial information updated annually. - Provides information on over 8000 charitable organizations which are registered to solicit (or ask for donations) in Minnesota to donors (individuals, businesses, foundations, and United Way organizations)
Categories
Last assured
02/08/2024
Physical Address
1915 Highway 36 West, Suite 133, Saint Paul, MN 55113
Hours
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Summer hours: 9 am - 12 noon Friday
Voice
Fax
(651)224-7330
Website
https://www.smartgivers.org
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Fee
Nonprofit services: .04% of the organization's annual operating expenses. $600/$4,500 min/max fee.
Required documents
Accountability Wizard: IRS Form 1023 or 1024; IRS Letter of Exempt Status; IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N; Annual Report; Audited Financial Statement; Bylaws; Board Meeting Minutes; Board Roster; Current Operating Budget; Conflict of Interest Policy; Financial Report; Whistleblower Policy; Document Retention Policy; Travel and Entertainment Reimbursement Policy; Sample Solicitation Letters and Fundraising Materials; Discontinue Contact Policy; Donor Privacy Policy; Professional Fundraiser Contracts; Professional Fundraiser Registration with Attorney General's Office; Professional Fundraiser Tele-Funding Scripts; Cause Related Marketing Materials; Board Resolution
Eligibility
501c3 nonprofits; individuals interested in learning about charities in Minnesota
Service area
MN
Agency info
Charities Review Council
Builds donor and nonprofit relationships for strong, vibrant and just communities. Works toward healthy communities for all, benefiting from effective and trustworthy nonprofits that are supported by a well-informed public's generosity.