A donor bill of rights

Also available in French under title: La charte des droits du donateur

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Fundraising for Registered Charities

In this article, Éducaloi explains fundraising guidelines for registered charities.

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AFP Code of ethical principles and standards of professional practice : statement of ethical principles

Also available in French under the title : Code de déontologie et règles de conduite professionnelle de l'APF

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CRA’s Fundraising Guidelines – Legal, Ethical, and Practical Issues

Presentation on CRA Fundraising Guidelines.

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Briefing note to the field : Revenue Canada's proposed guidelines for fundraising expenses

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Issuing complete and accurate donation receipts (Canada Revenue Agency)

A registered charity may only issue official receipts for donations that legally qualify as gifts. An official receipt must contain all the information specified in Regulation 3501 of the Income Tax Act.

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Canada's non-profit maze : a scan of legislation and regulation impacting revenue generation in the non-profit sector

Canada’s third sector – the vital web of non-profit, charitable and voluntary organizations that provide programs and services, and knit together communities – is also a significant economic force. In recent years, governments have increasingly relied on non-profit groups as the delivery agent of...

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Remettre des reçus de dons complets et exacts (ARC)

Un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré peut remettre des reçus officiels seulement pour les dons légalement admissibles. Un reçu officiel doit contenir tous les renseignements précisés au règlement 3501 de la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu.

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Perspectives on fundraising : what charities report to the Canada Revenue Agency

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Issuing receipts

Canada Revenue Agency provides this comprehensive list of the varying scenarios under which charitable organizations issue receipts:  Which organizations can issue official donation receipts? Does a registered charity have to issue official donation receipts for gifts it receives? What...

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