to Ensure Compliance with Election Laws and Regulations

DO

Don't

Don't

DO ask for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships to make contributions to the DANYPAC.
DO have all solicitations come from the executive director/chief executive officer or designated PAC representative(s).
DO ask salaried executive, managerial, administrative, volunteers and non-salaried employees to make individual personal contributions to the DANYPAC. Give them the DANY PAC Brochure for more information.
DO write solicitations on personal stationery or PAC letterhead.
DO ask the PAC staff for PAC letterhead or an electronic image of the PAC logo.
DO communicate clearly to all individuals being solicited for PAC contributions that all PAC contributions are voluntary and that any amount given - or the decision not to give - will not affect job status, performance review, compensation, or employment.
DO solicit PAC contributions during a lunch gathering, breaks, or after work hours.
DO discuss PAC participation before or after a board meeting, or during an official break in the meeting.
DO have employees assist voluntarily with solicitation efforts.
DO make it clear and understand that these contributions are not tax deductible.

Don't

Don't

Don't

DON’T make PAC contributions directly from an agency account.
DON’T use your not-for-profit agency letterhead.
DON’T use your not-for-profit agency funds or other resources to underwrite fundraising mailings or activities.
DON’T suggest that you are acting on behalf of your agency when soliciting PAC contributions.
DON’T include PAC solicitation during staff or other meetings.
DON’T include discussion of board participation in the PAC during a board meeting.
DON’T have employees assist with solicitation efforts as part of their formal job responsibilities.
DON’T claim PAC contributions as tax deductibles.