Can individuals publicly raise funds?

individuals are not allowed to make public donations.

fund-raising, collecting donations or articles for charity purposes. The law of China does not stipulate that natural persons have the subject qualification to organize and initiate fund-raising. Therefore, private placement is in an awkward position in law. There are no specific provisions in the laws and regulations that prohibit individual fundraising. However, according to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Donations to Public Welfare Undertakings promulgated in 1999, it is clearly stipulated that only legally established public welfare social organizations and public welfare non-profit institutions can receive donations.

Article 26 of the Charity Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that organizations or individuals who are not qualified for public fundraising may cooperate with charitable organizations that are qualified for public fundraising for charitable purposes, and the charitable organizations will conduct public fundraising and manage the funds and materials raised.

Precautions for fund-raising:

1. Clarify the target and purpose of fund-raising: Before fund-raising, clarify the target and purpose of fund-raising, and ensure that the raised donations can really be used to help people or things in need.

2. The way of fundraising is transparent and open: the way of fundraising should be transparent and open, and deceptive or misleading means should not be adopted. It is necessary to provide true information and evidence so that donors can fully understand the fundraising project.

3. Legality and compliance: fundraising activities need to comply with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations, and should be approved or filed by relevant institutions or governments, and abide by relevant fundraising management norms.

4. Provide proof of donation and transparent publicity: For donations made by donors, proof of donation should be provided in time, and the use of donations should be publicized in time, so that donors can know the whereabouts of donations.

5. Protect the personal information of donors: The fund-raising institutions should strictly protect the personal information of donors and must not disclose or abuse it to ensure the privacy of donors.

6. emphasize voluntary donation: fund-raising activities should emphasize the principle of voluntary donation, and no one can force or coerce others to donate in any form.

the above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Charity Law of the People's Republic of China.