Applying for Charitable Status – Full-Day Working Session
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Innovation Works London | 201 King Street, London, ON
Thinking of registering your nonprofit as a charity?
Becoming a registered charity can open doors to new funding opportunities, tax benefits, and greater public trust. But the process is complex, time-consuming, and expensive—unless you have the right guidance.
Join us for this full-day, hands-on session designed to help you complete your CRA charitable registration application with confidence and clarity. Led by Benjamin Miller, Staff Lawyer and Policy Advisor at the Ontario Nonprofit Network, this session will walk you through each step of the process and provide tools to support your success.
Why Attend?
Receive expert legal guidance tailored to nonprofit charitable applications.
Understand whether to incorporate under ONCA or CNCA, and what the implications are.
Save significantly—legal support for charitable registration typically costs $4,000 to $12,000.
Collaborate with peers and get real-time support as you complete your application.
Leave with a near-final application, a legal roadmap, and greater confidence in your eligibility and governance.
What to Expect:
An 8-hour working session (including breaks and lunch) with practical support and peer learning.
A structured workbook to guide you through your application, helping you articulate your mission, programs, and public benefit.
Time to ask questions, receive feedback, and complete major parts of your application onsite.
Guidance on legal intersections with charity operations including governance, employment, and fundraising.
Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit leaders or staff planning to apply for charitable status.
Organizations in the early stages of development or looking to formalize their charitable operations.
Teams ready to draft and submit a complete application with expert support.
Registration Fee:
$250 for Pillar Members
$300 for Non-Members
(Includes two in-person seats per organization. Additional team members can join via Zoom.)
Food & Refreshments:
Lunch is not included. However, the Sidetrack Café will be open onsite with food and beverages available for purchase.
Register here:
https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/applying-charitable-status-working-session/pillar-nonprofit-network
Facilitator:
Benjamin Miller, Staff Lawyer and Policy Advisor, Ontario Nonprofit Network
Contact:
Blair Henry | Pillar Nonprofit Network
Email:
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