Wisconsin Professional Fund-Raiser (Non-Custodial) Bond
Overview
Wisconsin donors deserve confidence that professional fund-raisers are accountable for how contributions are solicited on behalf of charities. This bond gives the State of Wisconsin that assurance by holding non-custodial professional fund-raisers financially responsible for honest, lawful conduct in their solicitation activities. If a fund-raiser violates its obligations — misleading donors, misrepresenting a charity, or failing to comply with state requirements — the bond provides a financial remedy. It is a condition of doing business as a licensed professional fund-raiser in Wisconsin.
Who Needs This Bond?
Professional fund-raisers operating in Wisconsin who solicit contributions on behalf of charitable organizations but do not take direct custody of donated funds need this bond. If you are paid to plan, manage, conduct, or consult on charitable solicitation campaigns and your contract keeps you at arm's length from the actual money, you fall into the non-custodial classification. Wisconsin's charitable solicitation law requires this bond as part of your registration with the state before you can legally solicit on behalf of any Wisconsin charity. This is a statewide requirement that applies regardless of where your business is physically located.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Wisconsin's charitable giving public and the state regulatory authority overseeing charitable organizations. It guarantees that a licensed non-custodial professional fund-raiser will comply with Wisconsin's charitable solicitation requirements — operating honestly, accurately representing the charities they work for, and fulfilling the terms of their fund-raising contracts. Because the fund-raiser in this classification does not hold donor funds directly, the bond focuses on conduct and compliance rather than custody. It is a promise backed by financial security that you will do the job the right way.
When is it Required?
Registration with Wisconsin's charitable solicitation regulatory authority is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before you can solicit contributions on behalf of any charitable organization in Wisconsin, you must be registered as a professional fund-raiser — and this bond must be in place as part of that registration. Operating without the bond while soliciting for Wisconsin charities puts your registration and your contracts at risk. Renewals of your registration also require a current, valid bond.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Wisconsin. It is a state-level requirement, not tied to any specific city or county. Any professional fund-raiser conducting charitable solicitation campaigns that touch Wisconsin donors or Wisconsin-registered charities is subject to this requirement.
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 with your business and registration details, and your bond documents are generated digitally — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you can submit your bond as part of your Wisconsin professional fund-raiser registration.
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