Establishing a non-profit with or without charitable status is a difficult decision with significant responsibilities. This presentation will discuss:
- The differences between non-profit and charity
- Issues to consider when exploring charitable registration
- How to set-up a non-profit or charity
- How to apply for charitable status
- Common mistakes made in applying for charitable status
- Why many organizations would be better off not applying for charitable status
This webinar will be presented by Maddy Sawyer, an associate lawyer at Blumberg Segal LLP in Toronto. Maddy works almost exclusively with charities and non-profit organizations in Canada. Maddy is also a regular contributor to www.CanadianCharityLaw.ca – a Canadian charity law website dedicated to news about the Canadian charitable sector as well as legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities operating in Canada or abroad.