This episode focuses on the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) guidelines for balancing fundraising activities with the primary purpose of serving charitable causes. It outlines the importance of reasonableness in fundraising expenses and stresses the need for charities to obtain proper permissions and licenses for specific fundraising methods, including lotteries, bingos, and charity casinos. The article also highlights the "Guidance CG-013" document from the CRA, which provides detailed information on fundraising activities and best practices for registered charities.

This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm exclusively serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs.

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This episode provides guidance on how Canadian charitable organizations can effectively manage their assets to ensure long-term sustainability and maximize their positive impact on the community.

We emphasizes the importance of comprehensive asset management, strategic insurance, protecting organizational identity, careful facility usage, and continuous improvement in governance.

By implementing these strategies, Canadian charities can maintain donor trust, ensure the long-term viability of their mission, and use every donated dollar to create meaningful social change.

This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs.

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This episode provides advice for executive directors leading capital campaigns for charitable organizations.

It offers six tips to effectively navigate the fundraising process, covering topics such as allocating time for fundraising, crafting a compelling case for support, communicating authentically with donors, embracing vulnerability, being responsive and resourceful, and seeking support and learning opportunities from others.

The tips aim to equip charity leaders across Canada with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully lead capital campaigns and secure the necessary funding for their organization's goals.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs.

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This episode provides a detailed guide for Canadian charities on how to run a successful matching end-of-year fundraising campaign.

It explains the benefits of such campaigns, including increased donor motivation and larger donations, and outlines a step-by-step process for implementation. The episode covers key elements such as setting clear goals, finding a matching partner, crafting compelling messaging, planning outreach strategies, engaging donors throughout the campaign, and reporting results.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs.

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In this episode, we provide an overview of fundraising guidelines for charities in Canada. We discuss the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) broad definition of fundraising, which encompasses a variety of activities, both direct and indirect.

We also highlight the CRA's focus on ensuring that charities maintain transparency and accountability in their fundraising practices.

Finally, we outline key pointers from the CRA's guidance, including the importance of adhering to the Income Tax Act, identifying unacceptable fundraising practices, meeting reporting requirements, and following best practices.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities with all their financial and tax filing needs.

https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/
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This discussion provides four essential tips for maintaining a nonprofit website. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring user experience elements function properly, updating key information, refreshing the site's appearance, and promoting the website through other marketing channels. We also highlight the need for regular maintenance to create a user-friendly and visually appealing website that reflects the organization's mission and values.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities with all their financial and tax filing needs.

https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/
P: 416-488-5888

https://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/
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In this episode we cover the required information on an official donation receipt from a registered charity.

The receipt must include the charity's name and address, the donor's full name and address, the date of the donation, the amount donated, the date the receipt was issued, and the charity's registration number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

It also outlines specific requirements for receipts issued for cash and non-cash gifts, emphasizing the need for a clear description of non-cash gifts and their fair market value.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities with all their financial and tax filing needs.

https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/
P: 416-488-5888

https://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/
P: 289-301-8883

This episode provides guidance for charities and applicants for charitable status who promote the welfare of animals.

It explains the legal framework for registering as a charity in Canada, including the requirement that charitable purposes must provide a public benefit and that activities must align with legal and ethical standards.

The episode outlines the types of activities considered charitable, including animal rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary, and advocacy for animal welfare.

It further clarifies that activities involving the use of animals in scientific research or agricultural practices must adhere to existing Canadian legislation and ethical guidelines.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients across Canada with registration and governance and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a firm serving Canadian charities with all their financial and tax filing needs.

https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/
416-488-5888

https://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/
289-301-8883