Financial responsibilities of not-for-profit boards

Roles and Responsibilities The management of an organization's finances is one of the least understood, yet most important responsibilities of a board member. This responsibility is on two levels - as an individual board member and as a board collectively....

Registering your nonprofit trademark

While one trade-mark application can cover both wares and services, you must file a separate application for each trade-mark. The basis of your application will be to cover existing use, proposed use, use and registration abroad, or making the mark...

Charities should protect their trademark asset

An essential part of every charity, trade-marks can be lost if they are not properly protected. If your organization wants to avoid the possibility of losing its trade-marks or trade-mark rights by default, it must be proactive. In fact, contrary...

Charities have a major responsibility under the criminal code

Charities are hunting for new income sources due to the fierce competition for donor dollars. Government funding, door-to-door and telephone canvassing, and direct-mail solicitation are losing their punch. Many charities have taken advantage of the opportunity to build their revenues...