Resources for Generating Non-Shelter Revenues
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Association of Fundraising Professionals Check the excerpts from Advancing Philanthropy and the Bookstore on the Publications page of this Web site for useful resources on fundraising. |
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BC Housing The Housing Provider Kit—Governance is a helpful resource. See Chapter 7 Fundraising. View it on-line or download the PDF file. |
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Charity Village This huge Web site is devoted to information and services for the non-profit sector. Go to the Welcome Centre on your first visit for a helpful orientation. Under QuickGuides, you will find an extensive collection of short articles on fundraising. Under Resources, check out Funding Sources and Online Resources. (Be aware that you will receive advertising e-mails, if you subscribe to any newsletters.) |
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Continuing Legal Education Society of BC CLE researches, publishes, and workshops legal education materials to keep practicing lawyers up to date. These publications can be purchased on-line from the CLE Web site. They are also available for reference at BC Courthouse libraries (check their Web site for locations) and sometimes public libraries:
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CRA Charities Directorate Check out the Charities section of the CRA Web site for information on applying for and maintaining status as a registered charity. The Policy Statement on Charities Providing Rental Housing for Low-Income Tenants sets out proposed broader criteria for non-profit housing societies seeking registration and is worth reading carefully. |
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Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General regulates gaming in BC. The best way to find what you want on the branch Web site is to go to the Site Map (see left sidebar under Main Menu). Eligible organizations may obtain gaming funds through a Direct Access grant or by holding a licenced gaming event. They do not need to be registered charities but must be volunteer-controlled non-profit societies and fit within a category such as "Assistance to the Disadvantaged, Distressed and Relief of Poverty." Check out the Terms and Conditions for grants (use Site Map to locate this PDF file). |
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Imagine Canada The Imagine Canada Web site is a major reference source for foundation fundraising. |
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Leave a Legacy BC This is a planned giving public relations initiative aimed at encouraging people to make a will and earmark funds for a charity of their choice. Registered charities join for a fee and benefit from publicity and assistance to set up a planned giving program. Check out the Web site. |
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Society Act The Society Act of BC sets out the rules on members and annual membership dues in Schedule B and is available on-line. |
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Volunteer Vancouver Volunteer Vancouver’s resource library has many titles on fundraising and financial management (several of the latter deal with reducing costs). Check the on-line catalogue. Some of these titles are also available in public libraries. |
