Strategies for boosting volunteerism in Canada
Introduction In February 2005, an eclectic group of individuals was brought together for an event called Volunteer Zone Bénévoles to tackle a significant challenge—to unite
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New CRA Policy on Umbrella Organizations
Introduction This article provides a brief overview of the draft policy entitled Guidelines for the Registration of Umbrella Organizations (“Guidelines”) that was released by Canada
Insurance Issues for Charities
Introduction and Overview Insurance may be “essential” for charities but it is not always available or affordable. Further, charities may not always understand what their
A Comparison of the Three Categories of Registered Charities
Introduction This article provides an overview of the differences between charitable organizations, public foundations, and private foundations and their requirements under the Income Tax Act
Effective Economic Decision-Making by Nonprofit Organizations
Dennis R. Young, Editor Published by the National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise and The Foundation Center, 2004, 228 pp. US $34.95 REVIEWED BY SCOTT HALDANE
New Editorial Board Member
The Philanthropist is pleased to announce that Peter Broder, Corporate Counsel and Director, Regulatory Affairs at Imagine Canada, has joined the Editorial Board. Peter edited
Related Business: What’s Okay and What’s Not
This article is adapted from a paper prepared for the 2nd National Symposium on Charity Law, held in Toronto, Ontario, on April 14, 2004. The issue
The Protection of Personal Information by Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations: A National Perspective
This article is adapted and updated from a presentation at the 2nd National Symposium on Charity Law in Toronto in April 2004. Parts of this