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The Law of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Organizations, 4th Edition

Substantially revised and re-organized, this latest edition reflects the many new developments and changes in the law and the charitable sector over the past few years.



Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
Country: Canada
Format: Hardcover Book
Publication Language: English
ISBN: 9780433458227
Publication Date: 2012-11-30
 
Price: $195.00
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    How to work effectively with and within a charity or NPO.

    Charitable and not-for-profit organizations play an important role in Canada’s economy, and in the lives of millions of Canadians involved in community efforts. In working inside or alongside these organizations, it is of immense benefit to have a good understanding of the laws governing them. This book is the leading legal reference text on the subject, providing an overview of the laws governing charitable and not-for-profit organizations, offering comprehensive analysis and advice in areas such as:

    • Legal structure
    • Governance and stewardship
    • Charity members and their relationship with the organization
    • Revenue, including fundraising, gifts, gaming, etc.
    • Legal compliance with various statutes and taxation
    Features and Benefits

    Author Donald J. Bourgeois is a top legal expert in the field, providing detailed information on charitable law, and offering exceptional insights and guidance. You’ll learn about:
    • Proper legal structure – how to determine the right one for your organization
    • Letters Patent – the legislative requirements for, and processing of applications
    • What constitutes legitimate charitable and not-for-profit objects
    • What constitutes a legitimate charitable purpose
    • How the major taxation statutes apply
    • Duties and responsibilities of directors and agency staff
    • How to protect against liability of directors, officers and trustees
    • Obtaining liability insurance coverage for directors
    • Donor lists – how charities are allowed to use these lists
    • Accounting procedures – CICA Handbook requirements for generally accepted accounting standards in the audit of the financial statements of not-for-profits
    • Partnering options– working with other agencies and businesses to carry out the objects of not-for-profit organizations
    New in This Edition

    Substantially revised and re-organized, this latest edition reflects the many new developments and changes in the law and the charitable sector over the past few years, including:
    • Changes to the law of fundraising and the earning of revenue.
    • Taxation changes
    • New legislation including Federal and Provincial legislation governing charitable and not-for-profit corporations
    • Expanded coverage of human rights legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and impact on charitable and not-for-profit organizations
    • Impact of changes for registered charities arising from federal budgets in 2010, 2011 and 2012
    Who Needs This Book
    • Lawyers who represent Charities and not-for-profit organizations – Top resource for charities and not-for-profit law in Canada.
    • In-house counsel – Whether they are working for charitable organizations, social welfare and cultural organizations, not- for-profit organizations, trade associations, etc. or as counsel for those dealing with a charitable group, such as when making a donation.
    • Government lawyers and ministries – Who regularly work or interact with charities and not-for-profit organizations.
    • Charities and not-for-profit organizations – With an eye to having an important legal reference tool close at hand.
    • Accounting firms – Who have charities and not-for-profit organizations as clients, to help advise them on maintaining their organization’s status.

    Chapter 1: Charitable and Not-for-Profit Sector in Context
    Chapter 2: Legal Structures – Associations, Trusts and Corporations
    Chapter 3: Governance and Stewardship
    Chapter 4: Members and Their Relationship to the Organization
    Chapter 5: Revenue
    Chapter 6: Compliance with Laws of General Application
    Chapter 7: What is Charitable?
    Chapter 8: Taxation
    Chapter 9: Oversight

     

    Donald J. Bourgeois, B.A. (Hons. History), LL.B.


    Donald J. Bourgeois, B.A. (Hons. History), LL.B., is the leading Canadian author on the subjects of charitable and not-for-profit law. He has authored all four editions of The Law of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Organizations as well as the Halsbury’s Laws of Canada volume on Charities and three other publications aimed at the not-for-profit sector: The Law of Charitable and Casino Gaming; Charities and Not-for-Profit Fundraising Handbook, 2nd Edition; and Charities and Not-for-Profit Administration and Governance Handbook, 2nd Edition.

     

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