KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

Outsiders Law's Knowledge Centre provides you what you need to know as a business or non-profit leader.

Andrew Clubine

Jan 22, 20244 min read

The Charitable Registration Process In Canada

Under Canadian law, there are four steps that must be followed when applying to become a registered charity. The steps outlined by the...

Andrew Clubine

Jan 8, 20243 min read

Difference Between Charities and Non-Profit Organizations

Charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs), both operate on a non-profit basis, meaning the organization's primary purpose is not to...

Sebastian Elawny

Jan 1, 20243 min read

Volunteer Management and Engagement for Canadian Charities and Non-Profits

Volunteers are vital to charities and other non-profits. In recent years, volunteer recruitment and retention has become very...

Sebastian Elawny

Dec 17, 20234 min read

Fundraising Strategies for Canadian Charities

To learn more about fundraising for charities in Canada, read our latest article on fundraising and the associated legal parameters.

Andrew Clubine

Dec 10, 20234 min read

Charity Intelligence Canada: Informing Donors and Providing Transparency

Deciding which charity to donate to can be hard, so we've provided some tips & tricks that might help simplify your decision making process!

Sebastian Elawny

Dec 3, 20234 min read

Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community as a Charitable Purpose

Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community as a Charitable Purpose

Andrew Clubine

Nov 27, 20233 min read

Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose

Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose

Andrew Clubine

Nov 20, 20233 min read

Advancement of Education as a Charitable Purpose

Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Advancement of Education as a Charitable Purpose

Sebastian Elawny

Nov 13, 20233 min read

Relief of Poverty as a Charitable Purpose

Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Relief of Poverty as a Charitable Purpose

Andrew Clubine

Nov 6, 20232 min read

What Purposes Qualify as “Charitable” in Canada?

To become a registered charity in Canada, an organizations purposes must be exclusively charitable; but what does this mean? Let us explain.

Sebastian Elawny

Sep 23, 20231 min read

Did you know that over 50% of Applications for Charitable Registration are Rejected

Why are so many charity applications rejected on an annual basis? And how can you make sure yours isn't one of them? We can help.

Sebastian Elawny

Jul 25, 20233 min read

Understanding the Charitable Registration Process

Curious about the charitable registration process in Canada? We've provided a step-by-step guide that can assist you through the process.