Two Charity Law Workshops

Event Date: January 24, 2012

Pillar Nonprofit Network,
in partnership with the Charity Law Information Program, presents: 

Governance, Corporate Law Changes & CRA's Fundraising Guidance
The Dos & Don'ts of Charitable Receipting

BOTH WORKSHOPS ARE SOLD OUT!  Please contact  if you'd like to join the waiting list.

9 AM - 12 PM:
Governance, Corporate Law Changes & CRA's Fundraising Guidance
The 2011 Federal Budget included a number of proposals that will affect charities. Join charity lawyer Mark Blumberg and receive an update on the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and learn how you can prepare for the changes it will require. In addition, Mark will be reviewing Canada Revenue Agency's Fundraising Guidance, provide an update on changes to the Guidance, and address key compliance and standards issues in fundraising.

You will learn about:
• key provisions of the recent federal budget dealing with charities;
• how the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act applies to your charity;
• CRA's rules on appropriate allocation of fundraising expenses;
• new transparency, accountability and disclosure requirements that have been introduced for Canadian
charities; and
• the consequences of inappropriate fundraising, including director and officer liability.

1-4:30 PM: 
The Dos & Don'ts of Charitable Receipting
Did you know that 89% of registered charities were found to be improperly issuing official donation receipts when audited by CRA? Join charity lawyer Mark Blumberg as he discusses charitable receipting and how to make sure that your charitable status is not jeopardized.

Following the session, you will be able to answer these questions and many more:
• When is your charity allowed to issue official donation receipts and for how much?
• What is split receipting and how does it affect your galas, golf tournaments and other fundraisers?
• What are the top receipting mistakes and abuses and how do you avoid them?

Investment:
- Governance, Corporate Law Changes and CRA's Fundraising Guidance, $25
- The Dos and Don'ts of Charitable Receipting, $25
- Both workshops, including the networking lunch, $40

Who should attend these workshops?
CEOs, directors, staff, and volunteers of Canadian registered charities that are involved with either fundraising, issuing donation receipts or governance

Location:
Stevenson & Hunt Room, London Public Library, 251 Dundas St.

To register:
Pre-registration for this workshop is required.

You may register online here or download the form to register by cheque. 
Please note: payment is required before processing your registration.
Please also note that Pillar's registration policy does not apply to this event.

About the Trainer:
Mark Blumberg is a partner of the law firm Blumberg Segal LLP in Toronto and works almost exclusively in the areas of non-profit and charity law. He is the editor of www.canadiancharitylaw.ca – a Canadian charity law website and www.globalphilanthropy.ca – a Canadian website dedicated to legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities operating abroad.