If there is a board of directors, under what authority are they operating? Are there any legal documents - bylaws & incorporation or even a memorandum of understanding? They don't legally exist without something, nor can they solicit or accept donations in most if not all states, if they aren't a non-profit.
Back to basics! If there is a corporation/bylaws/non-profit, then that entity is responsible for fundraising. You also have to be careful you don't inadvertently cut off the funding you already have in the hopes of getting more. The county and/or tourism bureau may not stay with you.
Ella
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You'll have nothing but headaches if you have a separate group for fundraising. If you already have a board, it is absolutely part of their responsibility to make sure the organization is financially stable. They might not realize it is their responsibility, but there are many, many resources available to help board members understand their roles as fundraisers.
Dani Stuckle
State Historical Society of North Dakota
701-328-2794
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> On Oct 1, 2015, at 12:04 PM, Andrew Kirkland <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I should probably clarify a little. As I stated we are currently funded by the local tourism council. I guess you could say that we are technically part of them. The building we are in is also currently owned by the county commissioners but leased by the TC. The museum itself has a board of directors and we are right now trying to figure out if we are going to break away and become our own independent organization, which we would then apply for 501c(3). As I type and read comments, I guess I should have worded my question a little better. How possible, or practical (which is probably a better word), is it to form a friends-like organization that is part of the museum organization?
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