January 19, 2009
Draft of new T3010B Registered Charity Information Return released
Here is part of a draft of the new T3010B which was included in a recent Bulletin of the CCCC. This part relates to the T3010B questions on…
January 19, 2009
NGO Code of Conduct for Health Systems Strengthening is Useful for NGOs in health area
There has been a dramatic increase in interest amongst North American NGOs in health issues in the developing world. Often well intentioned…
January 17, 2009
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Audits and Canadian Registered Charities
This article provides information and suggestions as to how a Canadian charity should, and should not, deal with CRA audits. It also discusses…
January 16, 2009
Canadian Sanctions and Canadian charities operating in Zimbabwe: Be Very Careful!
Canadian charities operating in Zimbabwe need to be extremely careful. It is not the place for a new and inexperienced charity to begin…
January 1, 2009
Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities – by Mark Blumberg in The Philanthropist
Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities -This article published in The Philanthropist describes the permissible structured relationships and…
December 22, 2008
Globalphilanthropy.ca gets global attention
The Newsletter “Global Giving Matters” published by the Synergos Institute and The World Economic Forum recently profiled…
November 8, 2008
Establishing a Canadian Non-Profit or Charity – Avoiding practical, legal and ethical problems
Here is a copy of my presentation to the Canadian Association of Paralegals on Establishing a Canadian Non-Profit or Charity - Avoiding practical,…
November 5, 2008
Structured Arrangement versus Conduit for Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities
This article discusses the difference between an acceptable intermediary relationship between a Canadian charity and a foreign charity or NGO (a…
November 5, 2008
T3010 – Canadian Charities – Please File your T3010 on time!
This article discusses the T3010 and the importance of filing it accurately and on time.Download Article
September 7, 2008
Lobbying and Canadian Non-Profits and Charities: To register or not to register
On July 2, 2008 the Lobbying Act came into force and many non-profits and charities are completely unaware of its existence or its effect on their…
September 6, 2008
Fundraising and Grantmaking from Canada – Legal Issues
Here is a copy of a powerpoint presentation Blumbergs recently delivered to a US 501(c)(3) on Fundraising and Grantmaking from CanadaHere is a copy…
June 15, 2008
Legal Issues for Canadian Charities Conducting Foreign Activities and International Development
Here is a copy of a presentation I recently delivered to a number of Canadian charities in Ottawa entitled Legal Issues for Canadian Charities…
June 15, 2008
Global Philanthropy is Growing in Canada as World Shrinks
Here is a copy of my recent article Global Philanthropy Growing as World Shrinks which appeared in the CAGP Toronto 2008 Supplement Your Guide To…
May 22, 2008
Canadian charities foreign activities by country and region -2006 T3010 information
In these files we list every country and the individual Canadian charities that operate in those countries according to the 2006 T3010…
May 15, 2008
2008 Index of Global Philanthropy provides useful information for Canadians
The Hudson Institute Center for Global Prosperity discusses the role of the private sector, both for profit and non-profit “in the creation of…
May 7, 2008
Burma Cyclone May 2008- Canadian Aid groups need to be aware of sanctions relating to Burma
The recent Cyclone Nargis in Burma has killed many people and caused tremendous devastation. Well-meaning Canadians should be careful to respond…
April 27, 2008
Planned Giving in a Global World – CAGP Annual Conference April 2008
Planned Giving in a Global World is my presentation at the CAGP national convention about Planned Giving by Canadian charities for projects outside…
April 4, 2008
Canadian Charities Spent More Abroad in 2006 Compared to Previous Years
April 3, 2008 - CRA has just released the latest T3010 information which is for the year 2006 and it shows another large increase in funds spent by…
April 3, 2008
Has the regulation of Canadian charities operating outside of Canada become increasingly burdensome?
I often read commentators talking about the ‘increased burden’ placed by Canada Revenue Agency on Canadian charities operating abroad or the…
April 1, 2008
Bequests in Canada: 16 Steps to Creating a Planned Giving Program
Here is a copy of a presentation I recently delivered on promoting bequests to charities. As charities seek to diversify or increase revenue,…
February 4, 2008
Imagine Canada’s new Ethics Code: Imagining a more ethical sector
Imagine has revised its Code of Ethics (or Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code) and in this article I review the changes and…
February 3, 2008
Who Gives for Overseas Development: A UK study
Alliance Magazine has a summary of this UK article on Who Gives for Overseas Development? at…
January 27, 2008
Planned giving and International Development Charities in Canada
Many charities involved with international development and humanitarian relief are familiar with CIDA funding, major gifts, and direct mail. …
January 17, 2008
Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities – A presentation on the subject
Here is a copy of my presentation on the legal requirements for Canadian charities operating abroad. The presentation discussed CRA positions and…