New CRA Guidance on Fundraising

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released a new Guidance on Fundraising document, with the purpose of educating charities on what is considered appropriate, and legal, with regards to fundraising activities. Since the CRA will be auditing charities' fundraising activities based on the regulations set out in this new guidance, it is vital that all Canadian charities have a full understanding of how it affects them.

New CRA Guidance on Fundraising

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)