The Pennsylvania Registration Statement For Professional Fundraising Counsel is a document that must be completed and submitted by those engaged in professional fundraising activities on behalf of charitable organizations, educational institutions, or other non-profit entities in the state of Pennsylvania. This document must be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, prior to engaging in fundraising activities in the state. The Pennsylvania Registration Statement For Professional Fundraising Counsel includes information such as the name, address, and telephone number of the professional fundraiser, the entity or entities with whom the fundraiser is associated, as well as the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the officers, directors, trustees, and representatives of the entities. Additionally, the registration statement must include a copy of the professional fundraiser’s contract with the entity or entities, as well as a copy of any other documents required by the charitable organizations or educational institutions. There are two types of Pennsylvania Registration Statement For Professional Fundraising Counsel: an initial registration statement and a renewal registration statement. The initial registration statement must be completed and filed with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations before engaging in fundraising activities. The renewal registration statement must be filed with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations within 30 days of the expiration of the initial registration statement.