In March 2009 the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC), in partnership with the Wild Rose Foundation, had Angus Reid conduct a poll of Canadians. Despite the global economic crisis, it appears that there is substantial support for various actors…
If you are interested in assisting reduce or eliminate extreme poverty and you want more than writing a cheque to fix a symptom of a problem then you might find this note interesting. Various groups have highlighted the importance of…
Obama has proposed the largest budget in US history. He is planning on various tax cuts for people earning under US$250,000 and various tax increases for those earning over US$250,000. He is also planning on reducing the tax incentives for…
The OECD Report on Abuse of Charities for Money Laundering and Tax Evasion is well worth reading for anyone who cares about the Canadian charitable sector. On my quick read of the report it seems that Canada has probably more…
Here is a press release from the Canadian government with respect to the 20 countries that will be the focus of Canadian bilateral (government to government) aid and they include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Caribbean, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia,…
The Millennium Charitable Foundation Case deals with abusive charitable gifting schemes. The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) sided with CRA in this matter. It is well worth reading for anyone concerned with the charity sector. The Millennium Charitable Foundation Case…
The Foundation Center’s Interactive Map of Direct Grants by U.S. Grantmakers to Non-US Recipients is helpful to see how almost $7 billion dollars worth of grants went from the US to non-US charities etc. It may be helpful to Canadian…
The Proclamation for the Registration and Regulation of Charities and Societies was passed by the Ethiopian government. It will limit the activities and funding by foreign NGOs and charities. It will make it harder for some foreign NGOs to operate…
There are many legal and ethical issues with the donation of pharmaceuticals to developing countries. In this note I will touch upon some of the ethical issues. Over the last few decades the number and uses of pharmaceuticals have increased. …
In this article from Embassy Magazine entitled “Aid to Focus on Needs During Downturn: Oda”, Bev Oda, the Minister of International Cooperation who is responsible for CIDA provides some very interesting insights into questions that many have wondered about in…
Here is a research paper prepared by Betty Plewes for the CCIC entitled “Global Philanthropy and International Cooperation: A Guide to Trends and Issues. ”
This CIDA and Save the Children Canada workshop sounds really interesting on “Understanding and Using the Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies (MSEE), Chronic Crises and Early Reconstruction.” Understanding and Using the Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies (MSEE), Chronic…
Here is an interesting report from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (now Imagine Canada) entitled “An Analysis of Canadian Philanthropic Support for International Development and Relief” by Don Embuldeniya, David Lasby and Larry McKeown dated January 2002.
Here is part of a draft of the new T3010B which was included in a recent Bulletin of the CCCC. This part relates to the T3010B questions on foreign activities by Canadian charities with some of my comments in red.…
There has been a dramatic increase in interest amongst North American NGOs in health issues in the developing world. Often well intentioned actions create more problems than they solve. According to those responsible for creating the NGO Code of Conduct…
This article provides information and suggestions as to how a Canadian charity should, and should not, deal with CRA audits. It also discusses possible CRA responses and the likelihood of each response. If you are being audited by the Charities…
Canadian charities operating in Zimbabwe need to be extremely careful. It is not the place for a new and inexperienced charity to begin foreign operations. In fact, only Canadian charities with substantial experience in difficult international operations should even consider…
Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities -This article published in The Philanthropist describes the permissible structured relationships and agreements, review a number of cases dealing with Canadian charities operating abroad, and highlight some of the challenges facing Canadian charities that have…
The Newsletter “Global Giving Matters” published by the Synergos Institute and The World Economic Forum recently profiled globalphilanthropy.ca, along with one other organization – Alliance magazine, under the heading “Activities, websites and other cutting-edge information for global givers”. We modestly…
Here is a copy of my presentation to the Canadian Association of Paralegals on Establishing a Canadian Non-Profit or Charity – Avoiding practical, legal and ethical problems. Download Article
This article discusses the difference between an acceptable intermediary relationship between a Canadian charity and a foreign charity or NGO (a structured arrangement) and an unacceptable arrangement such as a conduit. Download Article
This article discusses the T3010 and the importance of filing it accurately and on time. Download Article
On July 2, 2008 the Lobbying Act came into force and many non-profits and charities are completely unaware of its existence or its effect on their activities. Lobbying is defined broadly under s. 7 of the Lobbying Act and includes…
Here is a copy of a powerpoint presentation Blumbergs recently delivered to a US 501(c)(3) on Fundraising and Grantmaking from Canada Here is a copy of a powerpoint presentation on Fundraising and Grantmaking from Canada GlobalPhilanthropy.ca was created by Mark…