New York Professional Fund Raiser Bond
Overview
Get bonded as a Professional Fund Raiser in New York and you're cleared to solicit charitable contributions on behalf of nonprofits and charitable organizations across the state. New York requires this bond before it will register you, giving donors and the charities you serve a financial guarantee that you'll handle their money honestly. If you've been told to get this bond before you can operate, this page is your next step.
Who Needs This Bond?
Professional Fund Raisers who solicit charitable contributions in New York on behalf of charitable organizations need this bond. If you're a paid consultant, solicitor, or fundraising firm — not the charity itself — and you conduct campaigns targeting New York donors, this registration requirement applies to you. Any individual or company that contracts with a charitable organization to raise money in New York must carry this bond as part of the state registration process.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects charitable organizations and their donors from financial harm caused by a Professional Fund Raiser who misappropriates, misrepresents, or mishandles funds collected during a solicitation campaign. It gives the state a mechanism to compensate harmed parties if a bonded fundraiser violates the terms of their registration or defrauds the charities they represent. It is not an insurance policy for your business — it's a financial guarantee filed for the benefit of the public and the charities you serve.
When is it Required?
Registration with the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before your Professional Fund Raiser registration is approved or renewed, you must file a surety bond in the required amount with your application. Operating as a paid fundraiser in New York without completing this registration — and filing this bond — is a violation of state charitable solicitation law.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide New York requirement, not a local city or county rule. It applies to any Professional Fund Raiser who solicits contributions from New York residents or on behalf of organizations registered in New York, regardless of where your office is physically located. Campaigns conducted remotely that target New York donors still fall under this requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application there — you'll provide your business information and bond details, and the process moves quickly. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can file them with the Attorney General's Charities Bureau right away.
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