Improper issuance of charitable receipts

There are many situations in which charitable receipts may be improperly issued. Here is a brief summary of some of the more common instances of the improper issuance of charitable receipts.

Vicarious liability for wrongful acts of employees of charitable and nonprofit organizations

Looking at tort law and how that affects charities and wrongful acts committed by employees.

Directors’ failure to meet the standard of care will result in personal liability

Unlike the incorporating statutes for business corporations, there has been little statutory reform to bring the non-profit incorporating statutes into the 20th century, much less the new millennium.

CRTs offering great potential, but awaiting clarification from hesitant Canada Customs & Revenue Agency

An exploration of charitable remainder trusts and how they can be used in Canada.

Financial responsibilities of not-for-profit boards

Article on roles and responsibilities, budget, bookkeeping, financial statements, auditing and financial management for nonprofits.

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 known in Canada.

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.

Charities have a major responsibility under the criminal code

Article describing how charities and board members can be held responsible for gaming infractions.