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Some charities hire consultants and/or solicitors to assist in fundraising activities. The regulations for consultants and solicitors vary by state. In many states, a fundraising consultant is defined as an independently contracted person or organization hired to advise and train the charitable organization on fundraising strategies – but not to directly solicit gifts. A fundraising solicitor is an independently contracted person or organization hired to directly solicit gifts.

Many states require annual registration with the attorney general or other state office by fundraising consultants and solicitors before conducting business. The registration may require provision of a copy of the contracts, disclosure of the fees paid, and verification whether the consultant or solicitor will have custody of donations.