Handling donations between Canada and the US

Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world and we consider ourselves to be good neighbours, but when it comes to cross-border donations things can get a bit tricky. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains which organizations can issue charitable tax receipts for donations to the US (and vice versa), and which donors can claim these receipts, as well as what happens when charitable foundations want to send funding across the border.

Handling donations between Canada and the US (MP3)

Conducting a legal audit of your organization

Because they serve the public, nonprofits need to be as accountable and transparent as possible. This means that all documentation and procedures should be in order and reviewed regularly by an outside party. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what a legal audit entails, what a lawyer will be looking for, and the common issues that are uncovered during the process.

Conducting a legal audit of your organization (MP3)