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Give Lively Teams Up with Change for Simplified Charitable Registration in California

In a significant move for nonprofits in California, Give Lively, a free fundraising platform dedicated to nonprofit organizations, has announced a partnership with Change, a technology firm focused on charitable compliance. This collaboration aims to streamline the process of charitable registration and renewals for nonprofits, ensuring they remain in good standing and are eligible to fundraise.

Enhanced Filing Experience

The new service provided by Give Lively, enhanced by Change’s technology, promises a user-friendly experience for nonprofits navigating the often confusing and bureaucratic landscape of charitable regulations. With California Assembly Bill 488 requiring charities to maintain good standing to solicit donations, easy access to filing services is crucial.

To use this new filing experience, nonprofits simply follow a link to create a Change account and fill out a straightforward questionnaire specifically for California. Change’s AI-driven automation handles the rest of the process—preparing, validating, submitting, and providing updates on the filing status. This end-to-end management of the registration process is set to revolutionize how nonprofits in California approach their compliance obligations.

A Focus on Nonprofit Missions

David DeParolesa, CEO of Give Lively, emphasized the importance of allowing organizations to focus on their core missions instead of getting bogged down by regulatory challenges. He stated, "State regulations like AB 488 can offer confusing challenges that make it harder for charities to focus on their missions first." The partnership with Change not only simplifies the registration process but also provides a pathway for nonprofits to continue raising necessary funds without interruptions.

The impact of this streamlined service is enormous, particularly in a state known for its stringent regulations. By acting as the first distribution partner for Change’s California filing product, Give Lively is paving the way for other fundraising platforms to include compliance support directly within their systems, a much-needed advance for the nonprofit sector.

Looking Ahead

The California registration and renewals service is now available, with plans to expand similar services to other states, including Hawaii in the future. This proactive modeled collaboration represents a broader opportunity for fundraising platforms to facilitate easier access to compliance support.

Sonia Nigam, co-founder and CEO of Change, expressed her vision, stating, "Platforms that serve nonprofits are uniquely positioned to make compliance support more accessible." She recognized Give Lively's crucial role in bringing this support directly to nonprofits precisely when it is needed most.

About Change and Give Lively

Change specializes in technological solutions for charitable compliance and infrastructure for donations, aiding with nonprofit registrations, renewals, and much more. Since its inception, Give Lively has been committed to driving social impact through innovative fundraising technology, helping over 50,000 nonprofits raise more than $1.5 billion to date. This partnership signifies a leap forward in ensuring nonprofits can continue their vital work amidst regulatory changes.

Overall, this newly launched service not only simplifies the compliance process but positions nonprofits to thrive in California's fundraising landscape, which is essential for sustaining the services and missions they offer to communities across the state.