Imagine Canada | Strengthening Canada's Charities & Nonprofits

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Imagine Canada works with and on behalf of the nonprofit sector to help build a more just and fair society for all.

Through advocacy efforts, sector research, capacity-building resources, and services, Imagine Canada supports charities and nonprofits so they can better serve communities both here and around the world.

National Awareness Campaign

Participate in the sector's 'You're Already Part of it' campaign to show Canadians how nonprofits are woven into their lives.

Standards Accreditation

Strengthen your organization. Showcase your excellence.

PRISM Network

Advancing the practice of social investment in Canada.

Grant Connect

Access thousands of funding opportunities. Save research time.

HR Intervals: Helping thousands of nonprofit leaders tackle their day-to-day HR challenges.

Free HR Toolkit & Self-Assessment

HR Intervals is a free, bilingual HR toolkit built for nonprofits. It offers practical, sector-specific resources on everything from hiring to equity, policy development, and digital adoption. A key feature is the HR Checkup — a quick self-assessment that gives you a personalized HR roadmap.

Members and Supporters

600+ organizations and individuals support our vision for a strong charitable sector

Subscribe to Early Alert for updates about government policy activities shaping the charitable sector

Public Policy Advocacy

Imagine Canada advocates for strong public policy to support the charitable sector

Research

We're developing knowledge to support the sector

Understanding how charities operate in today's climate supports decision-making across the sector for both funding and policy development.

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FEATURED RESEARCH

People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce

What do we know about the millions of people working in Canada’s nonprofit sector? This report provides a detailed profile of these workers and uncovers how the nonprofit workforce differs significantly from the broader Canadian labour force.