Wisconsin Professional Fund-Raiser (Custodial) Bond
Overview
Get bonded as a professional fund-raiser in Wisconsin and demonstrate to the state that charitable funds you handle are protected. This custodial bond backs your obligation to properly manage and account for contributions collected on behalf of charitable organizations. Wisconsin requires this bond before you can legally solicit donations as a professional fund-raiser who takes custody of charitable assets. Having it in place keeps your registration active and your clients' donors protected.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you operate as a professional fund-raiser in Wisconsin and take physical custody of donations, contributions, or other charitable assets on behalf of a nonprofit or charitable organization, this bond is required for your state registration. It applies to for-profit fundraising professionals and firms — not the charities themselves — who manage the flow of contributed funds. If your fundraising work keeps you at arm's length from the money, a different bond classification may apply, but the custodial bond is specifically for those who handle the funds directly.
What is this Bond For?
Wisconsin's charitable solicitation oversight requires professional fund-raisers who take custody of donated funds to post this bond as a financial guarantee. It protects charitable organizations and their donors if a bonded fund-raiser misappropriates, misapplies, or fails to properly account for solicited contributions. The state, acting as the obligee, can draw on the bond when a violation is proven. This bond is not insurance for the fund-raiser — it is protection for the public and the charitable mission being served.
When is it Required?
Registration renewal cycles make this bond an ongoing obligation — you must maintain it continuously while your professional fund-raiser registration is active in Wisconsin. Your initial application for registration triggers the requirement, and any lapse in bond coverage can jeopardize your ability to legally operate in the state. Do not wait until renewal to address bond status; an unscheduled lapse between registration periods carries the same risk as never having filed the bond.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Wisconsin requirement and covers your professional fund-raising activity anywhere within the state. It is administered at the state level, not by any individual city or county. All professional fund-raisers subject to Wisconsin's charitable solicitation registration laws must meet this requirement regardless of where in Wisconsin they operate.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your information, complete the application, and receive your bond documents without waiting on an agent callback. Your bond paperwork is delivered digitally so you can submit it to the state quickly.
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