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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 12 MIN

Fundraising No-Nos for Canadian Charities (Keep it Clean!)

from The Canadian Charity Law Podcast · host Staff at B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation

This episode outlines several key scenarios where fundraising activities by registered charities in Canada can be deemed unacceptable by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This includes situations where fundraising becomes a primary focus instead of supporting the charitable mission, results in excessive private benefits, or involves activities that are illegal or contrary to public policy. Additionally, fundraising is considered unacceptable if it is deceptive in any way or if it utilizes an unrelated business not permitted for charities. Engaging in these practices can jeopardize a charity's registered status.This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm exclusively serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B&H Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs. Hat tip to our friends at OrgHub.ca, a new, innovative software platform that provides not-for-profits and charities across Canada with a solid foundation for incorporation and streamlined corporate governance. B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporationhttps://www.charitylawgroup.ca/P: 416-488-5888B&H Charity Accounts Firmhttps://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/

This episode outlines several key scenarios where fundraising activities by registered charities in Canada can be deemed unacceptable by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This includes situations where fundraising becomes a primary focus instead of supporting the charitable mission, results in excessive private benefits, or involves activities that are illegal or contrary to public policy. Additionally, fundraising is considered unacceptable if it is deceptive in any way or if it utilizes an unrelated business not permitted for charities. Engaging in these practices can jeopardize a charity's registered status.This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm exclusively serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B&H Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs. Hat tip to our friends at OrgHub.ca, a new, innovative software platform that provides not-for-profits and charities across Canada with a solid foundation for incorporation and streamlined corporate governance. B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporationhttps://www.charitylawgroup.ca/P: 416-488-5888B&H Charity Accounts Firmhttps://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/

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