Considerations for Charitable Projects

By Brian CutlerCommunity Living Windsor

What CLW is doingCapacita

HistoryPurpose

Fund raisingDonationsAnnual Fundraising Dinner

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Revenue Canada ConsiderationsWhat can be receipted

Goods vs servicesGift cardsRevenue Canada Road Show

Giving in Canada – Qualified donnesGiving outside Canada

Qualified donnesAgency agreementBooklet CG-002

Cost ConsiderationsCosts that may impact agency budgets

Offices suppliesPhotocopiesStaff Time

Board ConsiderationsFormal board support

Recognize as special projectPride in organizationAdditional workDonor fatigue

May impact other events

Benefits to AgencyBreak to everyday routineTeam buildingChance for ‘Work that matters’

Especially for non front line workersPuts things in perspectiveShows that staff care for all peopleBuild leadership skills

Non managers can be project leadersCommunity visibility and recognition