Canadian Centre for Christian Charities
The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC), established in 1972, is Canada's largest association of Christian charities. It supports over 3,400 ministries nationwide by providing resources and guidance to help them operate effectively and with integrity.
CCCC offers a ton of services to its members, such as legal and financial consultation, human resources support, and training programs. Additionally, it grants accreditation to member charities that meet established standards, assuring donors of their financial and organizational integrity. Membership provides access to resources, guidance, and a network of thousands of Christian charities. Benefits include professional guidance, training opportunities, access to employee group health benefit plans, a registered pension plan, affinity programs, discounts, and an online community for ministry workers.
CCCC offers several membership types:
Affiliate Membership: Access to all CCCC resources and benefits, excluding accreditation privileges. Fees are based on the charity's annual revenue.
Web Membership: Available to very small registered charities with total revenue under $30,000. Members receive electronic access to resources but do not have access to email and phone support or accreditation privileges.
Professional Membership: Designed for professionals like lawyers and accountants who serve charities.
Accredited Membership: Includes all affiliate benefits plus accreditation, allowing display of the Accredited Member Logo and a customized charity profile on giveconfidently.ca.
Membership fees are determined by the organization's annual revenue and are pro-rated for new members joining partway through the year.
The CCCC provides support for ministry leaders by helping their member organizations operate effectively, ethically, and in compliance with legal and financial standards, here’s how:
Governance & Legal Guidance – CCCC offers expert advice on governance best practices, charity law, and compliance requirements, helping ministries avoid legal pitfalls.
Financial & HR Support – Resources on budgeting, payroll, fundraising, and ethical financial management ensure ministries are financially sound and well-staffed.
Accreditation Program – Ministries that meet CCCC’s high standards can receive accreditation, boosting donor confidence and organizational credibility.
Training & Leadership Development – Webinars, courses, and conferences equip leaders with practical skills for effective ministry leadership.
Community & Networking – Membership connects leaders with a nationwide network of Christian charities for collaboration and support.
Free resources — CCCC offers a selection of free resources for non-members designed to support Christian ministry leaders in effectively managing their organizations. These resources include:
Webinars and Articles: Access recorded webinars and articles on topics such as leadership succession planning, employee policies, and proper donation receipting.
Guidance Articles: Receive insights on addressing common challenges in charity operations, including board member eligibility and benevolence.
Checklists and Guides: Utilize tools like the Application Information Gathering Checklist for grant applications and guidance on establishing a Canadian charity.
Blogs and News Updates: Stay informed with commentary on ministry leadership, law and politics, operational best practices, and charitable sector updates.