Difference between revisions of "Draft a Non-Profit Constitution (Societies Act FAQs)"

The purposes of the non-profit determine what actions the non-profit can undertake and can include agricultural, artistic, benevolent, charitable, educational, environmental, patriotic, philanthropic, political, professional, recreational, religious, scientific, social or sporting purposes. Examples include a theatre company, a curling club, a daycare, and a youth treatment centre. Note that not all permitted non-profit purposes are charitable, which could cause issues if in the future the non-profit wishes to become a registered charity. For more on charitable purposes, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/charities.html CRA Charities Directorate website].

Despite the rule that only permits the name and purposes in the non-profit's constitution, if a non-profit wishes to be a member funded society, the constitution must include a clause to that effect.  

However, member funded society status is a unique status that must be considered very carefully. For more information, see the [[Member-Funded Societies (Societies Act FAQs)|Member-Funded Societies]] page.