Here is a free archived webinar entitled “Practical Advice on Maintaining Adequate Books and Records” with Eric Plato, CMA. https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=597002&rKey=c6620d6d25fd8462&act=pb
Here is a free archived webinar entitled “CRA’s New Fundraising Guidance: What Does It Mean?” https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=440027&rKey=482cc2c6dcf99042&act=pb
Here is an archived webinar entitled “Allowable Charitable Activities and Non-Charitable Activities” by charity lawyer Mark Blumberg https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=556857&rKey=ba363d7271522385&act=pb
Here is an archived webinar entitled “Receipting for Canadian Charities: To Issue or Not to Issue an Official Donation Receipt” with charity lawyer Mark Blumberg. https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=581177&rKey=1f03a97ff473446d&act=pb
Here is a free archived webinar entitled “Legal Issues for Canadian Charities: Beyond the Top 10” with charity lawyer Mark Blumberg https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=560427&rKey=eb2b26271716b465&act=pb
Here is a free archived webinar entitled “Top 10 Canada Revenue Agency Compliance Issues for Charities” with charity lawyer Mark Blumberg. https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=347957&rKey=b0409024f1fe1f72&act=pb
Here is an archived webinar entitled “Basic Internal Financial Controls for Canadian Registered Charities” https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=387717&act=pb&rKey=cbfd36b7be66045d
Here is an archived webinar entitled “Risk Management for Canadian Charities” https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=388027&rKey=1314cbfa89fddcf3&act=pb
Here is a free webinar entitled “Governance 101 for Canadian Charities and Their Boards of Directors” from the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP) https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=505717&rKey=3a1e71ab5ca2421f&act=pb
It is not well known but the Federal and Provincial governments work collaboratively on charity regulation in Canada “to develop mutually beneficial public awareness and education products and projects.”. Here is a little piece which illustrates some of the collaboration. …
If you are interested in the provision of water in developing countries this article by Ned Breslin is well worth reading.
[the archived recording of the webinar Haiti – Legal and Ethical Issues for Canadian charities is now available at https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=619547&rKey=680663606ebf9a91&act=pb (It is approx 1h and 10 min)] We are also beta testing some other webinars at: OCIC, myself and…
It may take a while to know the full story but so far the headlines are “Baptist group accused of child-trafficking in Haiti ” or “Haiti ‘orphans’ case: Misunderstanding or kidnap?” from the BBC. A few thoughts: CRA in…
Here is the schedule for Being Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and your Charity in a Complex World. There is an amazing line up of speakers. CLIP_Conference_Schedule.pdf Check out the topics and speakers and register while you can…
For information on the conference see: The conference is sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency and I am helping Capacity Builders organize this charity conference. The charitable sector is a large and important part of Canada’s economy and society.…
This article by Laura Payton is particularly timely. Post-traumatic stress real threat to aid workers, diplomats By Laura Payton Published January 27, 2010 Adrienne Carter felt the earth shaking for months after returning to…
Here are some suggestions for donating to a Canadian charity in a disaster such as we recently saw in Haiti. Donating to a Canadian charity in a disaster – suggestions to ensure funds gets to the most needy Select charities…
Here is a press release from the law firm Scarfone Hawkins LLP on this case. The defendants are Rochester Financial Limited, Promittere Capital Group Inc., Promittere Asset Management Ltd., Banyan Tree Foundation and national law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP. …
Here is some useful information from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs on why it is better to donate cash rather than goods during a disaster. “Why should you donate cash instead of goods? Because cash donations are quick,…
The Haiti Earthquake shows quite vividly how difficult and complicated international charitable activities can be. From logistical issues to security, careful planning, preparation and having the requisite experience and people on the ground are important. At an upcoming conference in…
Here is a CBC article on how scammers and cyber criminals are trying to exploit the generosity of people. Save yourself the disappointment and embarrassment and if you are interested in helping people in Haiti donate to an experienced Canadian…
There are many different ways that you can help. One way is to make a donation to the Humanitarian Coalition. The Humanitarian Coalition is comprised of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec and Save the Children Canada. These four agencies are…
The CRA put out a Tax Alert today – they identified that in the last fiscal year (2008-2009) they had “reassessed over 20,000 individuals who had participated in at least 1 of 20 unacceptable tax shelter gifting arrangements.” Also they…
The preliminary schedule for Being Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and your Charity in a Complex World was released today Check out the topics and speakers and register while you can for this CLIP conference.