Fundraising Counsel Registration

Compliance Solutions for Fundraising Counsel

  • 1-on-1 support from your dedicated Registration Specialist
  • Full-service management of initial registration, ongoing renewals, and campaign filings
  • No upfront payment required-get started today

 

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We Simplify Fundraising Counsel Registration and Campaign Management

Keeping up with fundraising counsel registration requirements across 28 states can be difficult. Don’t waste time navigating state requirements. Labyrinth, Inc. has been the nonprofit sector’s go-to source of fundraising compliance services for over 30 years. Our experts will prepare and submit your fundraising counsel registration applications and manage your campaign filings for you.

Support for Both Sides of the Campaign

Before launching a campaign, the fundraising firm must meet fundraising counsel registration requirements, and nonprofits must follow state charitable registration laws. State registration for fundraising counsel can be complex, but you don't have to go it alone.

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For Counsel

Whether this is your first campaign or you’ve advised on development strategies for years, your dedicated Registration Specialist will assess your current status, work with you to determine the appropriate path forward, and complete your filings on your behalf.


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For Nonprofits

Charitable registration is a required prerequisite to engaging in campaigns assisted by fundraising counsel. We'll handle the initial fundraising registration if your organization isn’t registered. If it is registered, we’ll manage the renewals going forward and coordinate filings with your fundraising vendor.


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Everything You Need to Put Fundraising Counsel Filings on Autopilot

Managed Services

Your dedicated Registration Specialist prepares and files all the following documents on your behalf. We track and manage renewal filings and related deadlines to keep you current.

  • Fundraising Counsel Firm Registrations
  • Contract Submittals
  • Commencement Notices
  • Contract Amendments
  • Contract Extensions

Resources

Clients gain access to our network of nonprofit attorneys who can, for a separate fee, advise in drafting contracts.

We also have partners to help you meet state surety bonding requirements quickly and affordably.

Professional Fundraisers vs. Fundraising Counsel: What’s The Difference?

Both types of organizations support the charitable sector but engage with it differently. The table below provides answers to the most common questions we hear.

  Fundraising Counsel Professional Fundraisers
Role in fundraising campaigns Advise and consult on campaigns but generally are not directly involved in executing the campaign Take an active role and are directly involved in executing the campaign
Involvement in soliciting May advise on how the ask is made, but typically do not make it themselves Generally make the direct ask for funds
Custody of funds Generally don’t take control of the funds raised May take custody of the funds raised which are later disbursed to the nonprofit
Alternate names
  • Fund-Raising Counsel
  • Professional Fundraising Counsel
  • Professional Fundraiser
  • Fund-Raising Consultant
  • Professional Fund-Raiser
  • Professional Solicitor
  • Professional Fundraiser
  • Fundraising Firm
Count of states with registration requirements 28 states have registration requirements while additional filing or reporting requirements may exist 42 states have registration requirements while additional filing or reporting requirements may exist
Common services
  • Gala/Fundraising event planning
  • Development consulting
  • Grantwriting consulting
  • Telemarketing
  • Direct mail
  • In-person, strategic development

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1What filing requirements apply to fundraising counsel?
In addition to general corporate registration requirements, fundraising counsel must generally obtain registrations before launching campaigns in a state. They must first register through the relevant jurisdiction agency, most often the attorney general’s office. The registration applications often required surety bonds. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but most states require nonprofit client contracts to be submitted.
2What are the consequences of failing to register in a state?
Individuals and firms operating without a registration can be liable for penalty fees and criminal charges.
3Must nonprofits also register?
Yes, nonprofits that raise funds from the public must meet charitable registration requirements. States regulate charitable solicitation, and the requirements vary by jurisdiction. Forty-one jurisdictions currently require nonprofits to register to solicit their residents.

Comprehensive Support for Your Compliance Needs

Gain peace of mind and return to your mission-driven work. Leverage our comprehensive compliance services today.

Raising funds in multiple states?

Rely on us to manage your charity registrations.

Registering to operate in a new state?

Turn to us to manage your foreign qualification project.

Tracking annual report deadlines?

Allow us to track, prepare, and file your annual reports.

Solutions to Manage Fundraising Counsel Filings

  • 1-on-1 support from your dedicated Registration Specialist
  • Full-service management of initial registration, ongoing renewals, and campaign filings
  • No upfront payment required-get started today

 

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