Nonprofit Standards of Compliance

The following Nonprofit Standards of Compliance are defined by The Giving Foundation.

GUIDELINES FOR CHARITABLE USE OF PSMS SERVICES
To ensure the integrity of PSMS fundraising programs it is important that guidelines are put forth that establishes a satisfactory level of control over NPO access to mobile services. With that in mind the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), in cooperation with legal counsel and experts from the nonprofit industry, has created a set of guidelines entitled the “Nonprofit Standards of Compliance” (NSC). These guidelines provide the necessary benchmarks to qualify a legitimate and qualified NPO, and are designed to provide a framework for a defacto, industry-wide standard.

Nonprofit Standards of Compliance
The Mobile Giving Foundation is committed to advancing mobile philanthropy in the United States. It is our belief that this can best be achieved by creating an environment that establishes trust, confidence, ease of use and familiarity for those participating in charitable activity via the mobile device. MGF’s “Nonprofit Standards of Compliance” ensures that all client organizations meet specific standards of legitimacy, thereby safeguarding the integrityof our products and services, the reputations of our clients and relationship carriers, and the interests of the end user. The NSC establishes benchmarks to make certain an organization is fulfilling its obligations to those who benefit from its programs, to contributors, and to the public. The NSC also ensures that client activity is compliant with the MMA Consumer Best Practices Guidelines and the MMA Code of Conduct for Mobile Marketing.

These standards are intended as a framework for all fundraising using the mobile channel. All charities must meet the following standards:

  • Have a well-defined mission and programs that work to efficiently achieve that mission.
  • Be governed by an elected, volunteer board of directors.
  • Have policies in place to prevent conflicts of interest.
  • Practice sound financial management and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide the public with information about their mission, program activities, and finances.
  • Be accessible and responsive to members of the public who express interest in the affairs of the organization.
  • In good standing with the state of registration.
  • Fall under one of the following federally definedNPO categories:
    • Religious
    • Educational
    • Charitable
    • Scientific
    • Literary
    • Testing for Public Safety
    • Fostering National or International Amateur Sports Competitions
    • Promoting the Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals
    • Be USA PATRIOT Act compliant.
    • Maintain 501(c)(3) status.