MANGO’s Top Tips on the Warning Signs of Fraud in Charities

Here is Mango (Management Accounting for Non-governmental Organisations) Top Tips on the Warning Signs of Fraud in Charities – MANGO is a UK organization that provides valuable training and resources in financial management. Top Tips on the Warning Signs of…

IRS Databook has interesting statistics on US charity sector

According to the IRS in the US there are 1,238,201 organizations called 501(c)(3)s which are similar to our “registered charities”.  We often hear in Canada that we have too many registered charities at 85,300 – so how do you think…

Gordon Pape warns against charitable donation tax shelters

In a recent article by Jonathan Chevreau of the National Post, Gordon Pape warns Canadians not to be involved with charity tax shelter schemes that promise an official donation receipt greater than your cash contribution. Here are some excerpts from…

Federal Government Budget increases foreign aid by 8% this year

The March 4, 2010 Federal budget increased Canada’s foreign aid or “International Assistance Envelope” by 8% for the 2010/2011 year.  The government has said that it will review thereafter whether there is any increase.  In light of the difficult financial…

Free Workshop on Results-Based Management and Gender Equality

Plan Canada Presents: 4-day Advanced Training Session in Results-Based Management and Gender Equality Toronto, Ontario April 6th-9th 2010   Who is the workshop intended for? Resource mobilization staff, program management staff, Gender advisors, other technical advisors projects including: “International Development…