Connecticut Fund Raising Counsel or Paid Solicitor Bond
Overview
Connecticut charities and the donors who support them deserve protection from fundraising misconduct. This bond holds fund raising counsel and paid solicitors accountable for honest, lawful conduct when raising money on behalf of charitable organizations in Connecticut. Before you can legally solicit donations or provide fundraising counsel for hire in this state, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection requires this bond on file. It is your license to operate — and a guarantee to the public that you will handle charitable funds with integrity.
Who Needs This Bond?
Fund raising counsel and paid solicitors working in Connecticut need this bond. If you are being paid to solicit charitable contributions from the public, or if you provide consulting and management services to a nonprofit's fundraising campaign for compensation, this bond applies to you. Independent contractors and firms alike are covered under this requirement — any professional paid to influence or conduct charitable fundraising activity in Connecticut must be bonded before starting work.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Connecticut donors and the charitable organizations on whose behalf funds are raised. It guarantees that you will comply with Connecticut's charitable solicitation laws and honestly account for all funds collected. If you misappropriate donations, deceive donors, or breach your contractual obligations to the charity, a claim can be filed against this bond. The bond ensures injured parties have a financial remedy without having to pursue you in court alone.
When is it Required?
Registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection triggers the bond requirement. Before your fund raising counsel or paid solicitor registration is approved and issued, you must submit a valid surety bond as part of your application package. Operating without this bond — or allowing it to lapse once registered — puts your Connecticut registration and your ability to legally solicit in jeopardy immediately.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Connecticut requirement enforced by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. It applies to any fund raising counsel or paid solicitor conducting charitable solicitation activities anywhere within the state of Connecticut. There is no county-by-county variation — if you operate in Connecticut for compensation in a fundraising capacity, this bond governs you.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, receive your bond documents, and submit them with your Connecticut registration. The process is fast, fully online, and does not require you to wait on an agent.
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