When it is ethical to have ‘in camera’ sessions of the board, and what are the guidelines around tracking and communicating decisions made at them?
It’s not always clear what the value of a gift in kind actually is, which makes filling out a charitable tax receipt that much harder. Adam explains who is responsible for determining the fair market value of such gifts, how that assessment is carried out, and the risks involved if charities aren’t diligent about the process.
Adam reviews the CRA requirements for official donation receipts, the penalties for non-compliance, and some of the common questions that charities face when accepting gifts from donors.
Beyond cash, there are many other types of gifts that donors can give to charity. Lawyer Adam Aptowitzer reviews some of the options and what charities need to keep in mind when accepting such gifts.
A look at what is ethical when dealing with conflicts of values and how to not be judgmental.
An instructional article on choosing what type of board best suited to your organization.
A Can-Do attitude, while ideal to serve all the community’s needs,must be able to work within the boundaries of organizational priorities.
A look at the values-based decision-making options available to organizations when facing new opportunities.
This article outlines the appeals process charities undertake when disputing a penalty imposed by the Canadian Revenue Agency.
An article describing the benefits of performance assessment for a board.
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