These types of companies can charge a commission between 30-50%, depending on what is negotiated.

They are used often by organizations or charities that have a large number of memberships on file, both current and lapsed.

While the organization or charity does split the take, they are hired since it is felt that more money is raised using paid canvassers reading a scripted plea for funds. The idea is that they will be able to generate a much higher donation, and therefore the net is still higher than using inexperienced volunteers not used to making a pitch.