CRA Guidelines for Fundraising

Background

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proposed new guidelines for fundraising by charities. These guidelines could have serious implications for all charities, in particular, small and mid-size charities.

Some of the ways the guidelines might have affected nonprofit organizations include:

• Impacting your ability to raise funds from the general public
• Imposing a significant additional administrative burden and associated costs
• Impacting your ability to earn income

Updates

Update August 12, 2009
CCVO pleased with CRA New Proposed Guidelines for Charities on Fundraising (CPS-028). We are pleased with CRA's response to the sector, and the effort to reflect our concerns and feedback. CCVO was part of the recent consultation process with Canada Revenue Agency regarding their proposed Guidance on Fundraising by Registered Charities. Much of the input provided by many sector participants was incorporated into the final Guidance, creating a much improved document.Directors, accountants or board members of each registered charity will need to review the Guidance as there are implications for fundraising practices and documentation. A secondary document provided by CRA is very useful, outlining best practices, frequently asked questions, and more. CCVO is exploring the possibility of offering a workshop in fall 2009 regarding the new Guidance.

Related Information

Complete CRA Guidelines
Additional Information on Guidance for the CPS-028

Questions?

Contact:
Laura MacKinnon
Policy Analyst
lmackinnon@calgarycvo.org
403-261-6655 ext 228