OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DIVISION

Professional Solicitors & Fundraising Counsel List

The Office of the Secretary of State is responsible for the registration and oversight of professional fund-raisers for charitable organizations. Under the Maryland Solicitations Act, there are two categories of professional fund-raisers: Fund-raising Counsel and Professional Solicitors. Fund-raising Counsel- is a person or an organization who, for pay, advises a charitable organization about a charitable solicitation in Maryland or holds, plans or manages a charitable solicitation in Maryland. They may not directly solicit or receive charitable contributions from the public. To comply with the Act, a fund-raising counsel must renew their registration annually including the submission of an application, fee, and contracts that comply with the Act. Professional Solicitor- a person or organization who, for pay, advises a charitable organization about a charitable solicitation; holds, plans, or manages a charitable solicitation; or solicits or receives charitable contributions for a charitable organization, personally or through an associate solicitor. To comply with the Act, a professional solicitor must renew their registration annually, including the submission of an application, fee, $25,000 surety bond in favor of the State of Maryland, fund-raising notices and contracts, and accounting reports for each campaign conducted on behalf of a charitable organization. Failure to submit required items for registration indicates non-compliance with the Act and the professional fund-raiser is not issued a new registration until all items are submitted. For additional information on the registration requirements or a particular fund-raiser, please contact the Charitable Organizations Division.

This list is updated daily. Please click here for all who have registered.

You may contact us
By mail : Charitable Organizations Division Office of the Secretary of State State House Annapolis MD 21401	By Telephone: 410-974-5534 or 1-800-825-4510 (within Maryland)	By E-mail:

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