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Publication High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act aggregate statewide report - updated as of December 31, 2023(South Carolina State Library, 2023-12-31) South Carolina Secretary of StateThe Secretary of State publishes an aggregated statewide report of qualified businesses registered under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act. This report includes the number of qualified businesses registered under the Act; the amount of capital raised by the businesses, including the amount of qualified investment as defined by the Act; the number of full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs created by the qualified businesses; and the average wages paid by these jobs.Publication 2022-2023 wise giving & professional solicitor report(South Carolina State Library, 2023-11-27) South Carolina Secretary of State. Division of Public CharitiesIn order to promote accountability and transparency in charitable fundraising, the Secretary of State publishes the Wise Giving Report of the Division of Public Charities. It remind members of the public to always check on charitable organizations that solicit donations from them, ask questions of the person or entity soliciting the donation, and notify the Secretary of State’s Office if they have any concerns or complaints about the solicitation.Publication Nonprofit raffles : legal requirements in South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2021-05-13) South Carolina Secretary of StateThis PowerPoint presentation explains the legal requirements of holding a raffle in South Carolina.Publication Nonprofit raffles : legal requirements in South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09) South Carolina Secretary of StateIn 2015, nonprofit raffles became legal in South Carolina. However, a nonprofit organization must meet certain legal requirements in order to conduct raffles. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding charitable raffles in our state.Publication High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act aggregate statewide report - updated January 25, 2023(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-25) South Carolina Secretary of StateThe Secretary of State publishes an aggregated statewide report of qualified businesses registered under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act. This report includes the number of qualified businesses registered under the Act; the amount of capital raised by the businesses, including the amount of qualified investment as defined by the Act; the number of full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs created by the qualified businesses; and the average wages paid by these jobs.Publication High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act aggregate statewide report - updated January 22, 2021(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-22) South Carolina Secretary of StateThe Secretary of State publishes an aggregated statewide report of qualified businesses registered under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act. This report includes the number of qualified businesses registered under the Act; the amount of capital raised by the businesses, including the amount of qualified investment as defined by the Act; the number of full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs created by the qualified businesses; and the average wages paid by these jobs.Publication South Carolina special purpose districts 2022 biennial directory(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-27) South Carolina Secretary of StateA Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewage treatment, water or natural gas distribution or recreation. This is a listing of special purpose districts along with information about them as well as members of the boards of directors and address and contact information.Publication [Letter to Ashley Harwell-Beach](South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-27) South Carolina Secretary of State; Hammond, MarkThis letter from Secretary of State Mark Hammond to Code Commissioner and Director Ashley Harwell-Beach gives a list of regulations and a statement as to whether the regulations should be appealed or amended.Publication 2021-2022 wise giving report(South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-17) South Carolina Secretary of State. Division of Public CharitiesIn order to promote accountability and transparency in charitable fundraising, the Secretary of State publishes the Wise Giving Report of the Division of Public Charities. It remind members of the public to always check on charitable organizations that solicit donations from them, ask questions of the person or entity soliciting the donation, and notify the Secretary of State’s Office if they have any concerns or complaints about the solicitation.Publication 2020-2021 wise giving report(South Carolina State Library, 2021-10-18) South Carolina Secretary of State. Division of Public CharitiesIn order to promote accountability and transparency in charitable fundraising, the Secretary of State publishes the Wise Giving Report of the Division of Public Charities. It remind members of the public to always check on charitable organizations that solicit donations from them, ask questions of the person or entity soliciting the donation, and notify the Secretary of State’s Office if they have any concerns or complaints about the solicitation.Publication Give from the heart, but please give smart : a guide to wise charitable giving(South Carolina State Library, 2019-08-20) South Carolina Secretary of State. Division of Public CharitiesSouth Carolinians are among the most generous people in the world, but we must guard against those who would take advantage of that generosity. This brochure will help you choose your charities wisely.Publication Crowdfunding & online giving(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06) South Carolina Secretary of State. Division of Public CharitiesBefore making a donation - whether online, over the phone, by mail, or in person - the Secretary of State’s Office recommends that you always follow the recommendations in this brochure.Publication Notary public online manual(South Carolina State Library, 2019-08-07) South Carolina Secretary of StateThis manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina.Publication "Give from the heart, but please give smart" : a guide to wise charitable giving(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-23) South Carolina Secretary of StateSouth Carolinians are among the most generous people in the world, but we must guard against those who would take advantage of that generosity. This brochure will help you choose your charities wisely.Publication Incorporation & tax-exemption for nonprofit organizations : a start-up manual for 501[C][3] public charities that raise funds from the public in South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 1995) Pearson, Glenice B.; South Carolina Secretary of StateThe two most important legal recognitions for nonprofit organizations are incorporation and tax exemption. This manual is designed to be a road map for completing these two processes and to show interconnections that are not readily apparent from current sources. The manual will also show the impact incorporation and federal tax-exemption can have in fiscal and government reporting guidelines. The last section of the manual includes suggestions to help board members of nonprofit organizations fulfill their legal, fiduciary and moral obligations to their organization's constituents.Publication South Carolina special purpose districts 2016 biennial directory(South Carolina State Library, 2017-05-12) South Carolina Secretary of StateA Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewage treatment, water or natural gas distribution or recreation. This is a listing of special purpose districts along with information about them as well as members of the boards of directors and address and contact information.Publication Guidelines for South Carolina nonprofit charitable organizations : incorporation, federal tax exemption, compliance with state and federal legal requirements, practical suggestions for effective operation of the newly established community-based nonprofit organization(South Carolina State Library, 2003-11) Pearson, Glenice B.This manual is a most useful guide in providing you with information and instructions on incorporating, taxes, and other requirements. It also provides contacts, forms, and other valuable tools to help you form and maintain your organization effectively.Publication 2010 biennial directory of special purpose districts in South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2011-06-15) South Carolina Secretary of StateA Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewage treatment, water or natural gas distribution or recreation. This is a listing of special purpose districts along with information about them as well as members of the boards of directors and address and contact information.Publication Biennial directory of special purpose districts in South Carolina 2008(South Carolina State Library, 2009-10-02) South Carolina Secretary of StateA Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewage treatment, water or natural gas distribution or recreation. This is a listing of special purpose districts along with information about them as well as members of the boards of directors and address and contact information.Publication South Carolina notary public reference manual(South Carolina State Library, 2012) South Carolina Secretary of StateThis manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina.