Most Canadians understand that a charity is an organization that undertakes good deeds for the benefit of others. Adam Aptowitzer explains how the legal meaning of charity differs from the understood lay meaning. It’s critical to know that when seeking registered charity status with the CRA.
If you think you understand target marketing, think again. KCI Philanthropy’s latest insights on that subject will turn your conventional thinking upside-down.
What would a fundraiser with two and a half decades of experience tell her younger self? Samantha Laprade shares three insights here, and many more in her session at this month’s AFP Congress.
How can a charity avoid CRA scrutiny of its political activities? An investigation by The Broadbent Institute highlights, with evidence, two simple steps: 1) Lean to the right; 2) Do not report any political activity on your CRA return, no matter how public and vocal you are.
GivingTuesday is almost here. On December 2nd, be ready to raise money, engage supporters, and tell your story using these tips from charities that led the GivingTuesday pack last year.