When online crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe debuted, people hoping to invent and sell a better bottle opener, those in need of help with medical bills and all sorts of personal would-be fundraisers talked about the concept in grand, ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Fundraising – Court Clerks   Opinion 14-68   Background: A town justice asked whether he may permit the court clerk to assume an active role in a community charity, where part of the ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics  Fundraising Solicitation of Funds — Behind-the-scenes Activities Opinion 14-08 Background: The inquiring judge asked if it is ethically permissible for him to continue participating in his local public radio stations’ on-air fund drives now ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Bar Association — Foundation Improving the Legal System Opinion 13-73 Background: The inquiring judge states that the chief judge plans to establish an advisory body that will make recommendations on issues such as ...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month has come to an end with a “pink explosion” at the DiMarco Group, DiMarco Constructors, Baldwin Real Estate and ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies locations across New York and Pennsylvania. Employees from the family of companies ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Non-judicial Event Co-sponsors Opinion 12-86 Background:  The inquiring judge chairs a judge’s association planning committee for an upcoming educational conference regarding the past, present and future of a particular court. The planning committee ...

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More than 440,000 blue envelopes will be arriving in mailboxes across the region as part of a one-of-a-kind campaign to help Al Sigl Community of Agencies bring greater abilities to life for thousands of children and adults with disabilities and ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising — Advertising Corrective Actions Opinion 12-61 Background: The inquiring judge asked what actions he should take regarding an advertisement for a fundraising event which had already been held to benefit a local bar ...

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A goal of $250,000 is set for the 26th annual Campaign for Justice, one of the most successful civil legal service fundraising campaigns in the country,  organizers of the event said. The Campaign for Justice is co-chaired by local attorneys ...

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Walk, roll, and cheer for abilities at the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout on Oct. 28, inside Eastview Mall. Last year, more than 1,300 took part in the Halloween-themed event to raise funds for Al Sigl Member Agencies serving tens of ...

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley Chapter will honor the contributions of community philanthropists and fundraising professionals on National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 9 during a luncheon at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Nominees will be honored in six ...

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Award Ceremony Presenter Opinion 11-107 Background: A judge who presides over criminal matters was invited to attend a fundraising event for a not-for-profit program which purports to work with youths awaiting trial. The ...

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