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Board Development Workbook Series

Resource Title: 
Board Development Workbook Series
Retrive Date: 
04/16/2009
Author: 
Muttart Foundation and Alberta Culture and Community Spirit
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The Board Development Program, in conjunction with the Muttart Foundation, created the following workbooks: Developing Job Descriptions for Board Members of Nonprofit Organizations; Drafting and Revising Bylaws ; BOARD BUILDING: Recruiting and Developing Effective Board Members for Not-for-Profit Organizations; Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director; Financial Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards.

Books and RecordKeeping (Info Sheet #7)|. Livres et registres (Fiche de renseignements no 7)

Resource Title: 
Books and RecordKeeping (Info Sheet #7)|. Livres et registres (Fiche de renseignements no 7)
Retrive Date: 
01/26/2009
Author: 
The Charities File|Le Dossier des organismes de bienfaisance
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This Info Sheet, part of a training module created by The Charities File provides answers to thirteen commonly asked questions about books and record keeping for charities and includes a one-page chart summary of types of records and expected retention period for each type.

Society Incorporation: Overview and Instructions|Constituer en société : Aperçu et directives

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Society Incorporation: Overview and Instructions|Constituer en société : Aperçu et directives
Retrive Date: 
03/18/2008
Author: 
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Registry of Joint Stock Companies|Services Nouvelle-Écosse et Relations avec les municipalités - Registre des sociétés de capitaux
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This 3-page guide provides information about “Results of Incorporation”, “Limitations of Incorporation”, “Advantages”, as well as information about how to incorporate and the annual requirements. (3 pages – PDF)

Incorporation of a not-for-profit company|Constitution d’une compagnie à but non lucratif

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Incorporation of a not-for-profit company|Constitution d’une compagnie à but non lucratif
Retrive Date: 
03/18/2008
Author: 
Service New Brunswick|Service Nouveau-Brunswick.
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This guide provided in both French and English explains the procedural requirements to incorporate a non-profit company along with an example of the Application for Incorporation and a schedule of fees. The guide also has a section about Certain Obligations Following Incorporation (including information on Annual Returns) (12 pages – PDF).

Corporate Affairs Registry|Registre corporatif

Resource Title: 
Corporate Affairs Registry|Registre corporatif
Retrive Date: 
03/18/2008
Author: 
Service New Brunswick|Service Nouveau-Brunswick
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Corporate Affairs Registry incorporates New Brunswick-based business corporations and non-profit companies, and registers partnerships and business names under which sole proprietorships and partnerships operate. Corporate Affairs maintains publicly available, up-to-date information on business and non-profit corporations and unincorporated business entities. The Registry website provides links to relevant forms, guides and kits, FAQs as well as acts and regulations.

Obligations and Responsibilities After Incorporation or Registration.

Resource Title: 
Obligations and Responsibilities After Incorporation or Registration.
Retrive Date: 
03/17/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta
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This webpage describes the legislation governing the ongoing operation of businesses, non-profit organizations and societies in Alberta. It explains the Annual Returns and Change Notices that must be filed with the Corporate Registry.

Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Fundraising

Resource Title: 
Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Fundraising
Retrive Date: 
02/02/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta. (2007, March)|Service Alberta (mars 2007)
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This tipsheet covers when the Charitable Fund-raising Act does and does not apply; general rules for fundraising; standards of practice; when and how a charity must register; using a fund-raising business; record requirements; and information for donors.

Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Organizations that Solicit Donations

Resource Title: 
Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Organizations that Solicit Donations
Retrive Date: 
03/17/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta. (2007, February)|Service Alberta (février 2007)
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This tipsheet covers information that must be provided during a solicitation, maintaining records of contributions, and preparing financial statements. Also available as a printable PDF (2 p.)

General Administrative Requirements (Non-Profit Corporations)

Resource Title: 
General Administrative Requirements (Non-Profit Corporations)
Retrive Date: 
05/17/2011
Author: 
Information Services Corporation, Corporate Registry (Saskatchewan)
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This publication outlines the requirements related to directors, bylaws, meetings, records to be kept, and returns to be sent to the corporate registry.

Non-profit organizations|Organismes sans but lucratif

Resource Title: 
Non-profit organizations|Organismes sans but lucratif
Retrive Date: 
03/17/2008
Author: 
Revenu Québec
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This webpage from the Revenu Québec site contains general information about non-profit organizations; exemption from income tax and tax on capital; obligations of tax payers, agents, and employers; keeping registers, and relevant documents and forms.