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Fundraising: Fundraising Staff

  1. A nonprofit should ensure that any professional fundraisers that work on its behalf (employees of the nonprofit excepted) are licensed with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation External Link. *ME

  2. A nonprofit should be familiar with the legal distinctions between staff, consultants and contract employees, ensuring the ability to adequately manage and supervise fundraising activities conducted by consultants.

  3. Compensation for fundraising personnel and consultants should not be based on a percentage of funds or on other commission based formulas.