21 nonprofits achieve Imagine Canada Standards accreditation
The latest cohort of Accredited organizations demonstrate leadership in transparency and good governance
Toronto, October 22, 2024 — Imagine Canada, the umbrella organization for the charitable and nonprofit sector, is proud to announce the latest cohort of organizations to achieve Standards accreditation. This diverse group of 21 organizations showcases the ongoing commitment of Canadian nonprofits to uphold the highest standards in governance and transparency.
The Standards accreditation helps organizations strengthen their practices in the areas of board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer involvement. By achieving accreditation, organizations demonstrate their excellence in governance and operations proving to donors, funders and stakeholders that their organization is committed to transparency and efficiency so they can better support the communities they serve.
We congratulate the following newly accredited organizations for their achievement:
- Creating Alternatives
- Durham Community Legal Clinic
- Edmonton Humane Society
- Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
- Kin Canada
- Outaouais Health Foundation
- Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation
- Trans Canada Trail
- West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
We also congratulate these 12 organizations that have reinforced their ongoing commitment to accountability and excellence by becoming re-accredited:
- Canadian Hemophilia Society
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Port Alberni Beach
- Children Believe Fund
- Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
- Food Banks Canada
- Fred Victor
- Graceland Africa Mission
- Habitat for Humanity Canada
- London Health Sciences Foundation
- Manitoba Museum
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation
- University Hospital Foundation
“In a time when donations are down, yet demand continues to rise, nonprofits are increasingly looking for ways to foster donor confidence & trust in their organizations. Earning Imagine Canada’s Standards accreditation is a remarkable achievement, reflecting each organization’s steadfast commitment to strengthening their governance practices.” shared Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. “ By achieving Standards accreditation, these organizations have committed themselves to the highest ethical practices in the sector. We offer our sincere congratulations to them for joining our community of close to 280 accredited organizations and celebrate their ongoing dedication to demonstrable integrity, efficiency and accountability.”
Organizations from coast to coast to coast, of all sizes, and devoted to a diverse range of worthy causes have demonstrated excellence by achieving accreditation. Recognition through Imagine Canada’s national Standards Program is a public demonstration of credibility and transparency. For the complete list of accredited organizations, please visit ImagineCanada.ca/standards.
We also express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to our dedicated peer reviewers for their significant contributions to the Standards accreditation program.
About the Standards
Organizations participating in the Standards have access to a spectrum of resources at all stages of the process, such as self-assessment tools, volunteer peer advisors from accredited organizations, and online resources to strengthen practices. The peer reviewers’ assessment of policies and practices, as well as constructive feedback, contribute to elevating accountability, transparency, and sound governance practices in Canadian charities and nonprofits.
The Standards is the only national, bilingual, accreditation program created to improve the governance and operations of charities and nonprofits across Canada and strengthen donor and public confidence in the sector. The Standards leverage the wisdom and expertise of the nonprofit sector in five fundamental areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer involvement.
The Accreditation Trustmark lets donors and volunteers know that when supporting an organization, their goodwill is in good hands.
Acknowledgements
The Standards is made possible with the financial contributions from founding and presenting partner Canada Life.
ABOUT IMAGINE CANADA
Imagine Canada is a national, bilingual charitable organization whose cause is Canada’s charities and nonprofits. Through our advocacy efforts, research and social enterprises, we help strengthen charities, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs so they can better fulfill their missions. Our vision is of a strong Canada where charities work together alongside business and government to build resilient and vibrant communities.
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For additional information please contact:
Sarah Yu Coordinator, Digital Content & Communications (Bilingual) syu@imaginecanada.ca