Helping Charities Speak Out: What Funders Can Do
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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
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
Judging the VSI: Reflections on the Relationship Between the Federal Government and the Voluntary Sector
Introduction1 In June 2000, the federal government announced the Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI), a joint endeavour undertaken with representatives from the voluntary sector that was
The Dark Side of Contracting with Government: The Case of VHA Hamilton and the Province of Ontario
Introduction This article examines the dark side of the contracting relationship between governments and the nonprofit sector that provides services on their behalf. It demonstrates
Donor-Advised Funds in the U.S.: Controversy and Debate
This article is an edited version of a paper that was written for the McGill-McConnell Program: Master of Management for National Voluntary Sector Leaders. “It is
Charities and Compliance with Anti-Terrorism Legislation: A Due Diligence Response
1. Introduction As discussed in the first part of this article, “Charities and Compliance with Anti-Terrorism Legislation: The Shadow of the Law,” published in volume
The People Have Spoken: Is Anybody Listening?
Introduction Talking About Charities 2004: Canadians’ Views on Charities and Issues Affecting Charities was released in October 2004.1 The study, carried out by Ipsos-Reid for The