Bill C-4: The Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

This article explains what Bill C-4 is and its potential impact on nonprofit organizations.

Turning a business idea into a charitable organization

Setting up and running a charitable organization can be a tricky business, so it’s important to ensure that you’re always on the right side of the law. In this podcast, Adam and Nicole discuss the question of turning a business idea into a charitable venture, whether it is a good idea, and what you need to know if you are going to proceed.

Governance Q&A: Membership rights

From an ethics perspective, what rights does a member have?

Building a new not-for-profit organization: How to approach risk management

This is the fourth in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid not-for-profit organization. This article focuses on risk management practices for new not-for-profit organizations.

Board governance best practices: An interview with Sande Smith

Sande Smith on best practices for running a board.

Governance Q&A: Succession planning

Steps to take when developing a executive director succession plan.

Getting back your GST

This podcast discusses which charities are eligible to reclaim their GST and what they need to claim on a yearly basis. It also explains the Public Service Bodies Rebate, and outlines other types of GST rebates that charities should be aware of.

Ethics Q&A: To fee or not to fee

Members, donors, voting rights – what to look out for when considering changes to membership fee structure.

Right on the money: What board members should know about their financial responsibilities

A basic knowledge of financial management is a must for nonprofit board members.

Building a new not-for-profit organization: What to expect from your board of directors

This is the second in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid organization. This article focuses on what to expect from a new board of directors.