South Dakota — Paid Solicitor (Collection Of Contributions) Bond
Will your fundraising business collect contributions or have physical access to them? South Dakota's SDCL 37-30-5 sets a $20,000 bond for that role, rather than the $10,000 solicitation-only bond. Explain how funds will reach the charity and obtain Attorney General approval before starting the campaign.
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- Recorded state
- South Dakota
- Bond type
- Charitable Solicitation / Fundraiser Bond
- Category
- Business operations & taxes
What this bond does
Provide the collection/access level of paid solicitor registration security approved by the South Dakota Attorney General under SDCL 37-30-5.
- Who needs it
- Paid solicitors collecting solicited contributions or otherwise having physical access to them. Match the actual applicant and handling arrangements, not just whether the fundraiser describes itself as a telephone solicitor.
- Who it protects
- The statute runs the bond to South Dakota and persons with causes of action for liabilities from the principal's covered solicitation activities or violations of Chapter 37-30 or its rules. The posted $20,000 model also describes reimbursement for covered liabilities of the principal or its agents. It is not the fundraiser's insurance against an unsuccessful campaign.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- South Dakota Legislature — SDCL 37-30-5 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- South Dakota Legislature — SDCL 37-30-3 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- South Dakota Legislature — SDCL 37-30-4 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- South Dakota Legislature — SDCL 37-30-14 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- South Dakota Consumer Protection — Paid Solicitor Packet, Selected Instructions and Bond Models (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
Have these ready
- Describe collection, physical access, receipt delivery and charity-account control.
- Match the paid solicitor's legal identity and accepted $20,000 undertaking.
- Gather the campaign notice, charity contract, scripts and required charity consents.
- Confirm dates, signer authority, acknowledgments and Power of Attorney with Consumer Protection.
- File at least 30 days before solicitation and obtain approval before beginning.
Questions about this bond
Is the lower solicitation-only sum appropriate if the charity controls the bank account?
Not automatically. The law tests whether the applicant collects contributions or otherwise has physical access. Charity control of the account is a separate requirement; describe the actual handling and access arrangements to the Attorney General.
Does each additional campaign require another bond?
Section 37-30-5 says additional campaigns registered during the solicitor's registration period do not require an additional bond. Campaign registration, supporting information and approval are still separate obligations, and security must remain in effect throughout registration.
What follows Purchase Now?
Propeller's South Dakota contribution-collection application opens in a new tab. Match the actual applicant, access role, accepted $20,000 condition, period and execution, then complete Consumer Protection filing. Payment alone does not approve the campaign or authorize solicitation.