Applying for Charitable Status: What you need to know
This 3‑hour workshop is for Boards, Directors, Officers, Executive Directors, and volunteers of non-profit organizations. It introduces participants to the process and key questions that must be answered by a nonprofit considering applying for charitable status. Through interactive presentations, group discussions, and case studies, participants will come away with a better understanding of:
- The difference between not-for-profits and charities
- Motivations and reasons your nonprofit may, or may not, want to apply
- What you need to know about the registration and approval process
- The information and documentation necessary for an application
- How to approach application questions and avoid common mistakes