Nonprofit Organizations in Canada Chapter 2

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What percentage of registered charities in Canada reported annual revenues of less than $100,000 in 2019?

More than 1/2

Exactly 1/2 (correct)

Almost 3/4

Less than 1/4

What is one of the main advantages of charitable tax status for organizations?

Provides organizations with a paid workforce

Gives their donors access to tax incentives for the donations they make (correct)

Enables organizations to access funding from corporate foundations

Access to funding from government grants

In Canada, what percentage of nonprofit organizations are dedicated to Arts, Culture and Recreation?

30% (correct)

35%

20%

25%

What is the estimated contribution of the nonprofit sector to Canada's GDP in 2019?

$182.3 billion Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many nonprofit organizations were reported in Canada in 2003?

161,000 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nonprofit organizations in Canada are dedicated to Health-related activities?

4% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of nonprofit organizations in Canada?

To enhance the social well-being of Canadians and address their concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for an organization to be considered a nonprofit institution?

It must meet five structural-operational criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of nonprofit organizations that allows them to address the issues and interests of their members?

They are instruments of collective action Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Canada's nonprofit sector?

It is one of the largest in the world Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nonprofit organization is the Chamber of Commerce an example of?

Business nonprofit organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Satellite Account for Nonprofit Institutions and Volunteering?

To measure the economic contribution of nonprofit institutions and volunteering Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect to consider when defining nonprofit organizations?

The relationships between nonprofit organizations and government Signup and view all the answers

How many types of activity classifications are used to identify nonprofit organizations?

15 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nonprofit organizations are formally registered as charitable organizations with the Canada Revenue Agency?

About half Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the four areas that an organization's major purpose must fall into to be eligible for registered charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency?

The advancement of education Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a classification of nonprofit organizations' area of activity?

Government Services Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadians volunteered in 2018, contributing an average of 131 hours each?

41% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classifying nonprofit organizations according to their area of activity?

To understand their role in society Signup and view all the answers

What was the decline in GDP in Q1 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of charities reported revenue declines in the first two months of the pandemic?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of full-time nonprofit jobs equivalent to the hours volunteered by Canadians in 2018?

15,998,300 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nonprofit workers are employed on a part-time basis?

27% Signup and view all the answers

What was the decline in government nonprofit activity in Q2 2020?

0.5% Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofit employment between the end of 2019 and Q2 2020?

It dropped by 233,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which types of nonprofit organizations have recovered the least from the pandemic's impact on employment?

Education, research, culture, sports, and recreation organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by nonprofit organizations in terms of volunteering?

Shortages of new volunteers and challenges with volunteer retention Signup and view all the answers

What is a strength of nonprofit organizations, according to the text?

Ability to collaborate and leverage resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge related to government funding for nonprofit organizations?

Reductions in funding and introduction to the competitive bid process Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about nonprofit organizations among Canadians?

They are unaware of the economic and social contributions of nonprofit organizations Signup and view all the answers