Non-Solicitation Policy
To avoid disruption of business operations or disturbance of
staff, visitors, and public, The No Vet Left Behind, Inc.,
is a
registered 501(C)
(3) organization and all donations are tax
exempt to the extent of applicable law,
has implemented this Non-solicitation Policy (the
“Non-solicitation policy”). For purposes of the Non-solicitation
Policy, “Solicitation” (or “Soliciting”) shall include,
requesting contributions, and posting or distributing handbills,
pamphlets, petitions, and the like of any kind (“Materials”) on
mail, e-mail and telecommunication systems, photocopiers, faxes
and telephone lists and databases). “Commercial Solicitation”
means peddling or otherwise selling, purchasing or offering
goods and services for sale or purchase, distributing
advertising materials, circulars or product samples, or engaging
in any other conduct relating to any outside business interests
or for profit or personal economic benefit. Solicitation and
Commercial Solicitation performed through verbal, written, or
electronic means, are covered by the Nonsolicitation Policy.
Items to be distributed or offered for sale, which contain The
No Vet Left Behind, Inc. trademark, names (including building
names) or design elements (T-shirts, posters, etc.), must be
approved by The No Vet Left Behind, Inc.
The No Vet Left Behind, Inc. recognizes the value of charitable
organizations and encourages to be active participants in
organizations that support or contribute to the mission of The
No Vet Left Behind, Inc.
With the exception of The No Vet Left Behind, Inc.
authorized charitable giving campaigns, any charitable
organization that wishes to solicit funds for a charitable
donation must be sponsored by a recognized organization, and
obtain the approval of The No Vet Left Behind, Inc., which will
coordinate donation. The organization will be provided with a
stamp or certification of approval. Arrangements should be made
through, and inquiries regarding the Non-solicitation Policy
should be directed to, The No Vet Left Behind, Inc. In addition,
any Solicitation or Commercial Solicitation by a charitable
organization at any event, the prior approval of The No Vet Left
Behind Inc., and must be conducted in compliance with the
Solicitation Act Policy.
The Solicitation
of Charitable Funds Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-175 et seq.,
regulates fundraising in Connecticut. Unless exempted from
registration under the statute, a charitable organization must
register with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
(DCP) and file annual reports to be allowed to solicit
charitable contributions in the state.
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