Charging Membership Fees
Some Projects choose to use a membership structure, where individuals or groups purchase a membership in exchange for a defined set of benefits provided by the Project. Membership programs must be related to the Project's charitable purpose. In most cases, membership fees are not eligible for a tax receipt.
Projects have the following options for collecting membership fees:
- Use the MakeWay membership payment platform.
- Arrange for MakeWay to generate invoices for membership payments.
Projects that are considering using a specific platform or member management software should consult with their Project Specialist.
Do not direct people to pay membership fees via the Project's donation page. This would automatically generate a tax receipt and membership fees are generally not eligible for tax receipts.
Project should work with their Finance Specialist to review financial statements to identify and track membership payments. Projects are responsible for tracking member standing.