We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Calgary Foundation’s Regional Accreditation Accelerator program. The Accelerator provides support for charitable organizations and public-benefit nonprofit organizations based in Calgary and Treaty 7 territory wishing to pursue accreditation through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. 

"At Calgary Foundation, we are committed to supporting organizations in Calgary and Treaty 7 Territory. This initiative not only offers organizations the opportunity to further develop their governance and operations practices through the Standards program, but also focuses on building capacity, ensuring they have the tools and resources to enhance their long-term sustainability. By achieving Standards accreditation, they will demonstrate the highest levels of accountability and transparency to the communities they serve in our region," said Allison Schulz, Vice-President, Capacity Building at the Calgary Foundation.

The Standards Accreditation Program supports organizations in elevating their practices. Achieving Standards accreditation demonstrates an organization’s commitment to excellence to their donors, staff team, and partners. Imagine Canada is pleased to partner with the Calgary Foundation to help organizations identify and mitigate organizational risk, improve governance practices, promote financial transparency and accountability, and foster a strong workforce.

10 organizations will receive in-kind assistance which will provide up to twelve months of free access to the Standards Community, including access to a peer advisor, and a waived Standards application fee. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Calgary Foundation.

“We are proud to partner with the Calgary Foundation to provide this support for organizations in Calgary and Treaty 7 territory and we look forward to seeing the growth of the selected organizations throughout their Standards accreditation process,” said Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. 

Congratulations to the grant recipients!  

• Affinity Mentorship Foundation
• Autism for Life Foundation
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area
• Bridges Social Development
• Ever Active Schools
• Leftovers Foundation
• Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
• Realize Your Potential Youth Society
• Ruth's House
• Youth Central Society

ABOUT IMAGINE CANADA STANDARDS ACCREDITATION

Created “by the sector for the sector,” the Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation is the only national accreditation program that is designed for all Canadian charities and nonprofits. To earn accreditation, organizations must demonstrate excellence in five fundamental areas: board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising; staff management; and volunteer involvement. 

ABOUT Calgary Foundation

The Calgary Foundation inspires philanthropy, supports the charitable sector and builds a permanent endowment to address the current and future needs of people in their community. By applying their resources, expertise, and leadership, Calgary Foundation acts as a catalyst and convener, creating a meeting place that fosters partnerships to build a strong charitable sector that serves the needs of all members of the community.