Last week the SEC pushed through part of the JOBS Act by lifting the ban on general solicitation for fundraising.
Both a mistake and an enigmatic statement of intent, it was blown up, framed and signed by the MP, and will be up for bidding at a general election fundraising dinner taking place tonight (tickets still very much available).
He is now advising the Republican Party to move its convention to June to facilitate earlier general election fundraising and spending.
was convinced to run in the Democratic-leaning 8th District in part by a promise of $3.5 million in general election fundraising help from the Speaker.
That's because 500 Startups has filed the paperwork necessary to allow for a general solicitation exemption while fundraising.
In 1998, the organization claimed slightly over US$288,000 in expenses, allocated mainly to program services, but with just under US$30,000 stemming from management, fundraising and general expenses.
By 2009, expenses stood at almost US$490,000, spent mostly on employee salaries, benefits and other compensation (which includes program service expenses), but with almost US$150,000 stemming from management, fundraising and general expenses.
Note that the following things are often not permitted as part of an Offer post: Phone numbers, requests for borrowing/lending, web links, public notices, urgent/desperate calls for help, fundraising events, general questions, etc.
Local activities include fundraising, lobbying, and general education (Durham 2004).
