Understanding how the Goods and Services Tax (GST) works is important to all Canadians. In this podcast, find out exactly what the GST is and how it works, whether it is similar to PST in some provinces, as well as...
The charity volunteering I do involves a lot of driving. The organization can afford to pay for gas, but the volunteer coordinator refuses to accept claims. Should they reimburse us? Or should we have a stipend from which to pay...
Wherever you turn these days, there is no escaping the talk of financial doom and gloom. From newspaper articles to television news reports, from politicians and economists to the general public, the economic downturn and its impending consequences are on...
Nonprofit organizations are coming to terms with the impact the economic recession is having on their financial sustainability. It is projected that major gifts will be down substantially and that new donor acquisition will be quite challenging. On top of...
Times are tough. Money is tight, cutbacks are on the rise, and employment is on the decline. Bay Street is exceptionally cautious these days as nervous anticipation sets in. The automobile industry, the media conglomerates, banks - they're all feeling...
Given the economic downturn, it looks as if our fundraising will fall short. My board wants me to be proactive and start letting staff go. Our services are important to the community, so we want to survive. Are staff layoffs...
In this podcast, we continue the discussion of disbursement quotas that began in Part 1 and explore such topics as how to calculate your disbursement quota, whether or not an accountant is necessary, how foundations amass large endowments, and the...
The Income Tax Act requires charities, as nontaxable entities, to spend a certain percentage of their income each year on charitable activities. In this podcast, find out more about these disbursement quotas, what happens when a charity doesn't comply with...
Let's say you get funded and rewarded based on the number of clients who get jobs, but the dilemma is this: do you only take clients that have a chance at employment success instead of the hard-to-serve clients who won't...
We have been an exhibitor or sponsor/exhibitor at several conferences. Hosting a conference that is successful for everyone involved takes planning. We would like to comment on the role of exhibitors and how you can ensure your conference will be...
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