KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

Getting registered as a charity or other qualified donee from the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") can be a long journey made easier with experienced help. The decisions you make early on can shape your organization's structure, tax status, and long-term flexibility.

For boards and treasurers, January is a checkpoint. As programs resume and priorities for the year take shape, this is the moment to ensure the organization’s financial reporting and compliance obligations are on track. While management may handle the day-to-day work, boards and treasurers play a critical role in oversight, accountability, and risk management. Here are key year-end items that should be on your radar.

What is the minimum number of directors a charity or NPO can have in Canada? This short post answers this frequently asked question.

A volunteer handles supplies at a charity fundraiser, highlighting the need for proper vetting and legal agreements with third-party fundraisers in Canada.

A charity administrator checks donation records and invoices to prevent common filing mistakes that can lead to CRA revocation.

What you can and cannot receipt as a charity

Synopsis The Government of Alberta has introduced new funding under the Agricultural Societies Act Alberta, offering $7 million to support and revitalize the work of registered agricultural societies.  With nearly 300 active societies across the province, this funding aims to strengthen their role in rural communities and ensure their continued relevance and sustainability. Understanding the Agricultural Societies Act Alberta Alberta has committed $7 million in funding throu

This AGLC rules update, effective April 1, 2025, marks the biggest shift in charitable gaming compliance in a decade and introduces a substantial overhaul to its Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook.

AGLC Amendments for use of proceeds for charities

Outsiders Law can help with your Preschool and Daycare needs to help ensure that you qualify for grants in Alberta.

Wondering whether you should incorporate or remain as an unincorporated association? Read on to learn why incorporating might be the answer.

Under Canadian law, there are four steps that must be followed when applying to become a registered charity. The steps outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency  (CRA), are as follows:   Make an informed decision about becoming a registered charity  Set up your organization before applying for registration   Apply for registration   Application review process   In this post, we provide a detailed explanation of each step to help organizations better understand the process of beco

Charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs), both operate on a non-profit basis, meaning the organization's primary purpose is not to make a profit. There are, however, significant distinctions between the two types of organizations pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) guidelines.   What is a registered charity?   There are three categories of registered charities in Canada; charitable organizations, public foundations, and private found

Volunteers are vital to charities and other non-profits. In recent years, volunteer recruitment and retention has become very challenging for many organizations. Non-profits that rely on volunteers should revisit their process for recruiting and retaining volunteers. More than ever, it is important to ensure that volunteers are fulfilled, motivated, and that they have access to a safe work environment. In this post, we will discuss some of the best ways an organization can re

To learn more about fundraising for charities in Canada, read our latest article on fundraising and the associated legal parameters.

Deciding which charity to donate to can be hard, so we've provided some tips & tricks that might help simplify your decision making process!

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