Non-Profit

Non-Profit organizational structures operate differently than for-profit businesses and require a board of directors to assist with governance, strategic planning, and oversight. These resources offer insight into how non-profit organizations start up and function. To discuss your idea, book a confidential consultation with a small business advisor.

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Rules for Not-for-Profit and charitable corporations

ONCA: Rules for not-for-profit and charitable corporations under the Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA)

Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA)- Ontario Nonprofit Network

Ontario Nonprofit Network of ONCA

Not-for-Profit Incorporator's Handbook - Publications Ontario

Not-For-Profit Incorporator's Handbook. Published by the Government of Ontario.

2021 ONN Board Essentials

Board Essentials: Requirements and responsibilities of directors of nonprofit organizations based on the law and regulation.

How to Start a Non-Profit

This information is not intended to replace legal advice. Recommend consulting a lawyer or another professional advisor to ensure the needs of your corporation are met.

Becoming a Registered Charity

Non-profit does not automatically include charitable status. It is important to make an informed decision about becoming a registered charity - this guide will help.

Primer for Directors of Non-Profit Organizations

Non-profit organizations are required to have a board of directors. While this resource has been archived the content remains valuable to understand your responsibilities and liabilities as a volunteer board member.

Governance Framework

This resource provided by the Ontario Nonprofit Network enables organizations to achieve meaningful impact through strategic governance.

How to Start a Social Purpose Business

Starting up a Social Purpose Business allows you to leverage your entrepreneurial principles to organize, mobilize and manage a for-profit business that supports social change.

The Social Shift

A documentary that tells the story of business for good.

Start Build & Grow a Social Enterprise

A social enterprise is a revenue-generating organization whose objective is to have a social impact.

Social Enterprise Ontario

The SEontario website is a community-driven showcase of social enterprise (SE) and the social economy in Ontario.

Inspiring Entrepreneurship

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