The Legal Mistakes Your Small Charity is Making and How to Fix Them with Mark Blumberg

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Does the T3010 confuse (or maybe even scare) you? Legal problems are something that all organizations face and the rules around them aren’t always black and white. So how can we make sure we’re not only compliant, but doing it right the first time? Today we’re talking with Mark Blumberg, a thought-leader in the legal space, about what they can look like, how to avoid them, and other best practices around the legal aspect of your organization.

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💡 In this episode, you’re going to learn:

  • The difference between the two types of nonprofit organizations in Canada

  • How to issue tax receipts and the rules around it

  • Hiring your children - is that legally okay?

  • Protecting your organization with the Front Page Test

  • Breaking down the T3010 and filing returns

  • The legal rules of fundraising

The more you invest in your systems and operations, the easier it will be to complete them later and future-proof your organization. With over 20 years of experience working with small nonprofits in Canada and abroad, Mark carefully goes through the do’s and don’ts of common charity challenges. 

Want more information? Be sure to check out Mark’s top resources on his blog or on his website and sign up for his FREE monthly newsletter for the latest information on Canadian charity law and compliance. Have a question that didn’t get answered in the episode? Feel free to email Mark directly at mark@blumbergs.ca or send off a tweet to @canadiancharity


As mentioned in the episode, you can call the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) directly at 1-800-267-2384 for general questions about your nonprofit.

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Huge thank you to Mark Blumberg for guiding us through the legal challenges and sharing valuable solutions! We hope you join us in the next episode!

 
Maria

Maria leads the Further Together team. Maria came to Canada as a refugee at an early age. After being assisted by many charities, Maria devoted herself to working in non-profit.

Maria has over a decade of fundraising experience. She is a sought-after speaker on issues related to innovative stewardship, building relationships, and Community-Centric Fundraising. She has spoken at AFP ICON and Congress, for Imagine Canada, APRA, Xlerate, MNA, and more. She has been published nationally, and was a finalist for the national 2022 Charity Village Best Individual Fundraiser Award. Maria also hosts The Small Nonprofit podcast and sits on the Board of Living Wage Canada.

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