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Can I use social media to fundraise in Montana? What are the requirements?

Fundraising on Social Media in Montana

Yes, you can use social media to fundraise in Montana. However, there are certain requirements that you need to follow.

According to the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, if you are a political committee or joint fundraising committee, you are required to register and report campaign finance activities through the Campaign Electronic Reporting System (CERS) [1]. This includes online fundraising activities on social media platforms.

Additionally, if you are a tax-exempt organization, such as a non-profit organization, licensed veteran or fraternal order, or post-secondary school, you are allowed to conduct fundraising activities in Montana [2]. However, you must comply with the state’s charitable solicitation laws and register with the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection.

Requirements for Fundraising on Social Media

When fundraising on social media in Montana, you must comply with the state’s campaign finance laws and regulations. This includes:

  • Registering and reporting campaign finance activities through CERS if you are a political committee or joint fundraising committee [1].
  • Complying with Montana’s charitable solicitation laws and registering with the Office of Consumer Protection if you are a tax-exempt organization [2].
  • Including a disclaimer on all fundraising solicitations that identifies the committee or organization responsible for the solicitation [3].
  • Reporting all contributions received, including those received through social media platforms, to the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices [1].

Conclusion

In summary, you can use social media to fundraise in Montana, but you must comply with the state’s campaign finance and charitable solicitation laws and regulations. If you are a political committee or joint fundraising committee, you must register and report campaign finance activities through CERS. If you are a tax-exempt organization, you must register with the Office of Consumer Protection and comply with Montana’s charitable solicitation laws. Additionally, all fundraising solicitations must include a disclaimer and all contributions received must be reported to the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices.

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