For over 35 Years, Blumbergs has provided a full range of innovative and cost-effective legal solutions to charities & non-profits and individuals in Canada and internationally.
Blumbergs provides legal advice and assistance to charities and non-profits relating to compliance and standards. Blumbergs assists groups in establishing and operating charities or non-profits in Canada and assisting internationally-based charities and non-profits operating in Canada.
Blumbergs offers online courses and educational programs for charities, non-profits and philanthropists dealing with legal, ethical and practical issues affecting non‑profits and philanthropy.
Blumbergs also offers numerous resources to non-profits and charities in Canada including blogs such as CanadianCharityLaw.ca and research tools such as CharityData.ca
Our legal services include:
- Incorporation of non-profits, organizing non-profits and applying for registered charitable status in Canada
- Maintaining charitable status and dealing with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and their requirements
- Facilitating foreign charitable activities undertaken by Canadian charities
- Corporate changes (amending articles and by-laws) and moving Ontario non-profit corporations to the Federal CNCA
- Assisting and creating charitable partnerships, contractor relationships, joint ventures, affiliations and mergers
- Operating social enterprises and related business activities for charities
- Staffing issues within charities involving employees and independent contractors
- Developing and revising agreements with donors and funders
- Providing advice on legal and ethical issues associated with fundraising, governance and operational issues
- Improving governance including policies, procedures, and by-laws
- Assisting non-profits and charities with advocacy and political activities
- Advising on fundraising contracts, major gifts agreements and planned giving
- Conducting informal legal audits and advising on risk management
- Assisting clients with CRA “books and records reviews” and audits
- In-person and online educational programs for boards, staff, and volunteers on legal and ethical issues
Educational programs
Online Courses
Online courses are never going to be the same as in-person courses but for many, they are far easier to access, more convenient, and available 24/7 exactly when needed.