Helping Charities Speak Out: What Funders Can Do
For more information about the Charities and Democracy Project, visit <www.charities anddemocracy.net>. We would like to thank our foundation partners, particularly the Community Foundations of
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Rethinking School-Based Community Service: The Importance of a Structured Program
Introduction In September 1999, the Ontario government instituted a new set of curriculum requirements for the Ontario Secondary School diploma, including a controversial 40-hour mandatory
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
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
Supporting Financial Vibrancy in the Quest for Sustainability in the Not-For-Profit Sector
The quest for sustainability in voluntary sector organizations is a quest for sense in a rapidly changing funding world and a turbulent economic environment. Interest
Community Service Organizations at Risk
Introduction Community service organizations are at risk—of failing their mandates, failing their communities, betraying the public trust, and fading away as viable organizations. We now