The information presented by the AHP Resource Center is intended to provide general information, and is not a substitute for legal or other professional advice.

Frequently Requested Topics: Click on the links below for answers to these common questions.

1. What is the correct benchmark for Cost to Raise a Dollar (CTRD)?

 Cost to Raise a Dollar

2. What are CRA gift reporting requirements?

Canadian Revenue Agency Resources for Charities

3. What documents should I keep/toss? What are the guidelines for document retention?

Document Retention

4. Where can I find advice on end of year gift accouting?

End of Year Gift Accounting

5. Where do I find important documents from the IRS?

IRS (U.S.) Publications

6. What are the ethical considerations of percentage based compensation?

Percentage Based Compensation 

7. What are the guidelines for vendor fundraising?

AdvaMed, PhRMA

AHP Resources:

AHP Industry Definitions: AHP definitions for terms such as Cost to Raise a Dollar (CTRD), Return on Investment (ROI), fundraising expenses, and many more.

CFRE Point Tracker: Arranged by conference, helps track of all of your continuing education credits.

HIPAA : AHP's most current guidance on complying with HIPAA regulations.

Major Gifts Database: AHP’s major gift database allows users to search for gifts of $1 million or greater to any health care institution across the United States and Canada.

Navigating the Recession : tips and resources to help you be successful in tough times.