Method and system for efficient validation of nonprofit organizations
First Claim
1. A web-based automated method for validating a nonprofit organization, the method comprising the steps of:
- applying online for a validation from a validator;
receiving data pertaining to the nonprofit organization;
analyzing the data to determine if the nonprofit organization fulfills predetermined criteria;
if the nonprofit organization fulfills the predetermined criteria, issuing the organization a validation.
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Abstract
A web-based automated method for validating a nonprofit organization is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of applying online for a validation from a validator, receiving data pertaining to the nonprofit organization, analyzing the data to determine if the nonprofit organization is a bona fide organization, if the NPO is a bona fide organization, issuing the organization a validation, and if the NPO is not a bona fide organization, then denying the organization a validation. The method further comprises the step of providing an online seal of approval to the validated nonprofit organization. The method further comprises the step of displaying online the nonprofit organization data. The method further comprises the step of listing the validated nonprofit on an auction website. The method further comprises the step of receiving a donation from the sales proceeds of an auction.
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26 Claims
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1. A web-based automated method for validating a nonprofit organization, the method comprising the steps of:
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applying online for a validation from a validator;
receiving data pertaining to the nonprofit organization;
analyzing the data to determine if the nonprofit organization fulfills predetermined criteria;
if the nonprofit organization fulfills the predetermined criteria, issuing the organization a validation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A web-based automated method for validating and rating a nonprofit organization, the method comprising the steps of:
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accessing a website;
requesting validation of the nonprofit organization;
determining if the nonprofit organization has complied with state and federal laws;
if the nonprofit organization has complied with state and federal laws, then providing a satisfactory rating to the nonprofit organization. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A web-based automated system for validating a nonprofit organization, comprising:
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means for applying online for a validation from a validator;
means for receiving data pertaining to the nonprofit organization;
means for analyzing the data to determine if the nonprofit organization fulfills predetermined criteria;
means for issuing a validation if the nonprofit organization fulfills the predetermined criteria. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions for a web-based automated method for validating a nonprofit organization, the method comprising the steps of:
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applying online for a validation from a validator;
receiving data pertaining to the nonprofit organization;
analyzing the data to determine if the nonprofit organization fulfills predetermined criteria;
if the nonprofit organization fulfills the predetermined criteria, issuing the organization a validation.
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