Membership in an international organization

Many Canadian nonprofits belong to some type of international association and gain valuable benefits from doing so. But membership in an international organization does carry with it some legal ramifications, making it vital for nonprofits to know their rights and responsibilities. In this podcast, Adam and Nicole discuss how this type of membership can affect lawsuits, taxes, and fundraising efforts.

Membership in an international organization

Operating a charity internationally

We hear all the time how our world has become a global village, how we can reach out to people across the planet in a matter of seconds. This is true for charitable organizations as well, many of which focus on international causes. But it's a complicated undertaking, with rules and procedures that must be followed. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what Canadian charities must have in place before they can operate overseas and what they can and can't do once they are there.

Operating a charity internationally (MP3)