Imagine Canada
@imaginecanada.bsky.social
Supporting Canada's charities and nonprofits with accreditation, research, policy and advocacy. Strong Charities, Strong Communities.
📣 Imagine Canada and sector leaders are calling for fairer, more transparent charity audits.
An NSIRA report flags major gaps in CRA’s RAD processes — including inconsistent documentation and disproportionate scrutiny of Muslim-led charities.
🔗 Full statement + signatories:
An NSIRA report flags major gaps in CRA’s RAD processes — including inconsistent documentation and disproportionate scrutiny of Muslim-led charities.
🔗 Full statement + signatories:
Statement on the NSIRA Report on the Canada Revenue Agency’s Review and Analysis Division (RAD) | Imagine Canada
On October 2, the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) released its report on the Review of Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Review and Analysis Division (RAD).
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 Imagine Canada and sector leaders are calling for fairer, more transparent charity audits.
An NSIRA report flags major gaps in CRA’s RAD processes — including inconsistent documentation and disproportionate scrutiny of Muslim-led charities.
🔗 Full statement + signatories:
An NSIRA report flags major gaps in CRA’s RAD processes — including inconsistent documentation and disproportionate scrutiny of Muslim-led charities.
🔗 Full statement + signatories:
92% of Black fundraisers love their work — but 80% have faced burnout & 64% report racism
from donors. It’s time to act.
Read Fundraising While Black: Harm, Happiness, Healing by agentsC.
🔗 buff.ly/5a0Zw9i #FundraisingWhileBlack
from donors. It’s time to act.
Read Fundraising While Black: Harm, Happiness, Healing by agentsC.
🔗 buff.ly/5a0Zw9i #FundraisingWhileBlack
Welcome to agentsC Inc. - The Fundraising, Philanthropy and Social Change agency!
Confronting Systemic Anti-Black Racism within Predominantly White Institutions in Canada and the USA.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
92% of Black fundraisers love their work — but 80% have faced burnout & 64% report racism
from donors. It’s time to act.
Read Fundraising While Black: Harm, Happiness, Healing by agentsC.
🔗 buff.ly/5a0Zw9i #FundraisingWhileBlack
from donors. It’s time to act.
Read Fundraising While Black: Harm, Happiness, Healing by agentsC.
🔗 buff.ly/5a0Zw9i #FundraisingWhileBlack
Hats off to the 9 newly accredited and 36 reaccredited #Standards organizations! Your dedication inspires the entire sector.👏
Read the media release to learn more: buff.ly/7QyfOL1
Read the media release to learn more: buff.ly/7QyfOL1
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hats off to the 9 newly accredited and 36 reaccredited #Standards organizations! Your dedication inspires the entire sector.👏
Read the media release to learn more: buff.ly/7QyfOL1
Read the media release to learn more: buff.ly/7QyfOL1
Apply to join Imagine Canada's #Standards Council! If you want to contribute your voice to shaping standards that impact thousands of charities & nonprofits nationwide, then this is the place for you! Apply by December 18: buff.ly/JafHDYP
Call for Nominations/Expressions of Interest: Standards Council - November 2025 | Imagine Canada
Overview Imagine Canada works to strengthen charities and nonprofits so they can better serve individuals and communities across Canada and beyond. Through collective advocacy and action, we aim to…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Apply to join Imagine Canada's #Standards Council! If you want to contribute your voice to shaping standards that impact thousands of charities & nonprofits nationwide, then this is the place for you! Apply by December 18: buff.ly/JafHDYP
New #LetsImagine podcast 🎙️
Jess Tomlin (Equality Fund) shares how shifting to 10-year — and even generational — grant cycles can build trust, resilience, and real power for human rights movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen: buff.ly/i3ZYT2O
Jess Tomlin (Equality Fund) shares how shifting to 10-year — and even generational — grant cycles can build trust, resilience, and real power for human rights movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen: buff.ly/i3ZYT2O
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New #LetsImagine podcast 🎙️
Jess Tomlin (Equality Fund) shares how shifting to 10-year — and even generational — grant cycles can build trust, resilience, and real power for human rights movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen: buff.ly/i3ZYT2O
Jess Tomlin (Equality Fund) shares how shifting to 10-year — and even generational — grant cycles can build trust, resilience, and real power for human rights movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen: buff.ly/i3ZYT2O
How is AI changing fundraising? Join @blackbaud.bsky.social + Imagine Canada on Nov 26, 1pm ET for a free webinar exploring the practical impacts of AI use in fundraising, and the current trends and considerations for organizations of all sizes. Register:
Exploring Trends and Practical Impacts of AI In Fundraising
Join us for a free virtual panel discussion—hosted by Blackbaud and Imagine Canada—exploring the practical impacts of AI use in fundraising through different lenses. From organizations who are using…
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October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
How is AI changing fundraising? Join @blackbaud.bsky.social + Imagine Canada on Nov 26, 1pm ET for a free webinar exploring the practical impacts of AI use in fundraising, and the current trends and considerations for organizations of all sizes. Register:
Is your nonprofit ready for year-end? Join Imagine Canada & Enkel on Nov 20 at 2 p.m. ET for a free webinar on strengthening financial leadership, managing risk & closing the year strong. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/jOLgel8
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Is your nonprofit ready for year-end? Join Imagine Canada & Enkel on Nov 20 at 2 p.m. ET for a free webinar on strengthening financial leadership, managing risk & closing the year strong. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/jOLgel8
New: PRISM Practices — a clear roadmap to make corporate giving & volunteering more strategic and trusted. Built with nonprofits, tested with Canadian companies.
Download: buff.ly/50WUl1t
#CorporateGiving #PRISM
Download: buff.ly/50WUl1t
#CorporateGiving #PRISM
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New: PRISM Practices — a clear roadmap to make corporate giving & volunteering more strategic and trusted. Built with nonprofits, tested with Canadian companies.
Download: buff.ly/50WUl1t
#CorporateGiving #PRISM
Download: buff.ly/50WUl1t
#CorporateGiving #PRISM
Did you know that charities & nonprofits contribute 8.2% of Canada’s GDP and employ 2.7M people nationwide? 💡Explore these fact sheets for key stats on the size, impact & economic power of the sector. 🔗 buff.ly/ZEbNuEt
October 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Did you know that charities & nonprofits contribute 8.2% of Canada’s GDP and employ 2.7M people nationwide? 💡Explore these fact sheets for key stats on the size, impact & economic power of the sector. 🔗 buff.ly/ZEbNuEt
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OPINION 📣 Le gouvernement 🇨🇦 doit adopter des mesures concrètes pour améliorer l’efficacité du financement des
OBNL comme le nôtre.
OBNL comme le nôtre.
Les collectivités ne peuvent prospérer si Ottawa ne modernise pas son financement
Le financement fédéral s’accompagne d’une charge administrative importante pour les OBNL.
www.ledevoir.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
OPINION 📣 Le gouvernement 🇨🇦 doit adopter des mesures concrètes pour améliorer l’efficacité du financement des
OBNL comme le nôtre.
OBNL comme le nôtre.
Reposted by Imagine Canada
We believe generosity can build a better world—where every act of giving connects us and helps everyone thrive. Narrated by Canadian actress Cobie Smulders, this is our call to make Canada the most generous country in the world. #GenerosityIsRightHere
October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We believe generosity can build a better world—where every act of giving connects us and helps everyone thrive. Narrated by Canadian actress Cobie Smulders, this is our call to make Canada the most generous country in the world. #GenerosityIsRightHere
New #LetsImagine podcast for the #InternationalDayoftheGirl 🎙️
Guests Anjum Sultana & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi share how girls & young leaders are reshaping Canada’s nonprofit sector — reimagining leadership from the ground up.
🎧 Listen now → buff.ly/vxUpyQJ
Guests Anjum Sultana & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi share how girls & young leaders are reshaping Canada’s nonprofit sector — reimagining leadership from the ground up.
🎧 Listen now → buff.ly/vxUpyQJ
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New #LetsImagine podcast for the #InternationalDayoftheGirl 🎙️
Guests Anjum Sultana & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi share how girls & young leaders are reshaping Canada’s nonprofit sector — reimagining leadership from the ground up.
🎧 Listen now → buff.ly/vxUpyQJ
Guests Anjum Sultana & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi share how girls & young leaders are reshaping Canada’s nonprofit sector — reimagining leadership from the ground up.
🎧 Listen now → buff.ly/vxUpyQJ
💡 Join Grant Connect & Advocate Fundraising for a free 2-part webinar series on finding funding for work supporting diverse communities, including people living with disabilities.
Oct 9 & Oct 29 at 1PM ET
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BWYcwFE
Oct 9 & Oct 29 at 1PM ET
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BWYcwFE
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💡 Join Grant Connect & Advocate Fundraising for a free 2-part webinar series on finding funding for work supporting diverse communities, including people living with disabilities.
Oct 9 & Oct 29 at 1PM ET
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BWYcwFE
Oct 9 & Oct 29 at 1PM ET
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BWYcwFE
New #LetsImagine podcast episode w/ Justin Wiebe & Alejandro Mayoral Banos on questions every settler-led nonprofit should be asking this Sept 30 on #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #NDTR2025
🎧 Listen now - buff.ly/49XWgcL
🎧 Listen now - buff.ly/49XWgcL
September 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New #LetsImagine podcast episode w/ Justin Wiebe & Alejandro Mayoral Banos on questions every settler-led nonprofit should be asking this Sept 30 on #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #NDTR2025
🎧 Listen now - buff.ly/49XWgcL
🎧 Listen now - buff.ly/49XWgcL
How do you turn dry data into stories that spark action? Our latest blog shares creative techniques for social impact pros to make every figure count. 🔗 buff.ly/QXnK1Yk
The Art of Communicating Numbers: Turning Data into Stories That Stick | Imagine Canada
How do you turn dry data into stories that spark action? That was the challenge we tackled in July at The Art of Communicating Numbers, part of the PRISM Network Learning Series.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How do you turn dry data into stories that spark action? Our latest blog shares creative techniques for social impact pros to make every figure count. 🔗 buff.ly/QXnK1Yk
🎤 What’s really working in corporate fundraising?
Join our ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ webinar with Heather Nelson (BridgeRaise) on Sept 18 at 1PM ET, hosted by Grant Connect.
Save your spot: buff.ly/ZHFAgu9 #fundraising
Join our ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ webinar with Heather Nelson (BridgeRaise) on Sept 18 at 1PM ET, hosted by Grant Connect.
Save your spot: buff.ly/ZHFAgu9 #fundraising
September 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎤 What’s really working in corporate fundraising?
Join our ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ webinar with Heather Nelson (BridgeRaise) on Sept 18 at 1PM ET, hosted by Grant Connect.
Save your spot: buff.ly/ZHFAgu9 #fundraising
Join our ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ webinar with Heather Nelson (BridgeRaise) on Sept 18 at 1PM ET, hosted by Grant Connect.
Save your spot: buff.ly/ZHFAgu9 #fundraising
Most Canadian nonprofits lack key HR foundations.
- 74% have no succession plan
- 61% have no policy on ethical AI
- 60% don’t assess the impact of training programs
Read the full insights in this new #HRIntervals blog: buff.ly/bgVU1mU
- 74% have no succession plan
- 61% have no policy on ethical AI
- 60% don’t assess the impact of training programs
Read the full insights in this new #HRIntervals blog: buff.ly/bgVU1mU
September 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Most Canadian nonprofits lack key HR foundations.
- 74% have no succession plan
- 61% have no policy on ethical AI
- 60% don’t assess the impact of training programs
Read the full insights in this new #HRIntervals blog: buff.ly/bgVU1mU
- 74% have no succession plan
- 61% have no policy on ethical AI
- 60% don’t assess the impact of training programs
Read the full insights in this new #HRIntervals blog: buff.ly/bgVU1mU
Upcoming Webinar with the CRA
Is your charity still filing its T3010 Registered Charity Information Return by paper or fax? Now is the time to switch to online filing. Without increased adoption, CRA client services for charities may be impacted.
Learn more and register: buff.ly/6nDa8Jc
Is your charity still filing its T3010 Registered Charity Information Return by paper or fax? Now is the time to switch to online filing. Without increased adoption, CRA client services for charities may be impacted.
Learn more and register: buff.ly/6nDa8Jc
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Upcoming Webinar with the CRA
Is your charity still filing its T3010 Registered Charity Information Return by paper or fax? Now is the time to switch to online filing. Without increased adoption, CRA client services for charities may be impacted.
Learn more and register: buff.ly/6nDa8Jc
Is your charity still filing its T3010 Registered Charity Information Return by paper or fax? Now is the time to switch to online filing. Without increased adoption, CRA client services for charities may be impacted.
Learn more and register: buff.ly/6nDa8Jc
We're thrilled to announce that 51 organizations across Canada were selected to participate in the Canada Life Capacity Building Program. Discover the inspiring organizations embarking on the path toward #Standards accreditation here: buff.ly/1A8296T
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We're thrilled to announce that 51 organizations across Canada were selected to participate in the Canada Life Capacity Building Program. Discover the inspiring organizations embarking on the path toward #Standards accreditation here: buff.ly/1A8296T
C’est avec enthousiasme que nous annonçons les 51 organismes sélectionnés à travers le Canada dans le cadre du Programme de renforcement des capacités de la Canada Vie. Découvrez ces organismes inspirants qui s’engagent à renforcer leur impact : buff.ly/UwrcOy0
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
C’est avec enthousiasme que nous annonçons les 51 organismes sélectionnés à travers le Canada dans le cadre du Programme de renforcement des capacités de la Canada Vie. Découvrez ces organismes inspirants qui s’engagent à renforcer leur impact : buff.ly/UwrcOy0
Le gouvernment consulte sur l’élargissement de la collecte de données auprès des OBNL. Plus d’organismes devront produire la T1044 ou une version abrégée.
Voici une trousse pour vous aider à répondre d’ici le 12 septembre 2025.
Trousse: buff.ly/VaIGCzd
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
Voici une trousse pour vous aider à répondre d’ici le 12 septembre 2025.
Trousse: buff.ly/VaIGCzd
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
Trousse à outils : consultation - exigences fédérales élargie en matière de déclaration par les OBNL - Google Drive
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September 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Le gouvernment consulte sur l’élargissement de la collecte de données auprès des OBNL. Plus d’organismes devront produire la T1044 ou une version abrégée.
Voici une trousse pour vous aider à répondre d’ici le 12 septembre 2025.
Trousse: buff.ly/VaIGCzd
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
Voici une trousse pour vous aider à répondre d’ici le 12 septembre 2025.
Trousse: buff.ly/VaIGCzd
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
📢 The federal government is consulting on expanding nonprofit data collection. More organizations may soon need to file the T1044 or a new short form.
We have created a toolkit to help you respond before September 12, 2025.
📩 Toolkit: buff.ly/NEL2MZF
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
We have created a toolkit to help you respond before September 12, 2025.
📩 Toolkit: buff.ly/NEL2MZF
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
Nonprofit Data Collection Consultation Toolkit - Google Drive
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August 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📢 The federal government is consulting on expanding nonprofit data collection. More organizations may soon need to file the T1044 or a new short form.
We have created a toolkit to help you respond before September 12, 2025.
📩 Toolkit: buff.ly/NEL2MZF
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
We have created a toolkit to help you respond before September 12, 2025.
📩 Toolkit: buff.ly/NEL2MZF
💭 Questions? publicpolicy@imaginecanada.ca
Join us for our upcoming "Authoritarianism and Democracy" webinar on September 9, 2025 at 1pm ET. We'll be joined by Ian Bassin from @protectdemocracy.org for key insights in the fight to defend democracy and what these might mean for Canada. Register here:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Authoritarianism and Democracy: In Conversation with Ian Bassin from Protect Democracy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The US is currently facing an authoritarian assault on its institutions. From law firms to universities to media to not-for profits, civil society institutions are being targeted for their civic,…
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August 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Join us for our upcoming "Authoritarianism and Democracy" webinar on September 9, 2025 at 1pm ET. We'll be joined by Ian Bassin from @protectdemocracy.org for key insights in the fight to defend democracy and what these might mean for Canada. Register here:
AI is changing how nonprofits approach grant writing—but at what cost? On the latest Let’s Imagine Podcast episode, Bruce MacDonald talks to Deepa Chaudhary of GrantOrb about risks, benefits, and what equitable AI use could look like.
Listen: buff.ly/ZJHfoKP
#Nonprofits #AI #GrantWriting
Listen: buff.ly/ZJHfoKP
#Nonprofits #AI #GrantWriting
August 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
AI is changing how nonprofits approach grant writing—but at what cost? On the latest Let’s Imagine Podcast episode, Bruce MacDonald talks to Deepa Chaudhary of GrantOrb about risks, benefits, and what equitable AI use could look like.
Listen: buff.ly/ZJHfoKP
#Nonprofits #AI #GrantWriting
Listen: buff.ly/ZJHfoKP
#Nonprofits #AI #GrantWriting
📝 Help shape a new data-driven funding tool for nonprofits in Canada! We're running a short survey to better understand how the sector uses data for fundraising and planning.
🔗Take part: buff.ly/XMDRyhx
#nonprofit #data
🔗Take part: buff.ly/XMDRyhx
#nonprofit #data
Nonprofit funding data needs assessment
Imagine Canada is developing a new data platform designed to provide timely, comprehensive insights into how institutional funding (from foundations, corporations, and governments, among others)…
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August 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📝 Help shape a new data-driven funding tool for nonprofits in Canada! We're running a short survey to better understand how the sector uses data for fundraising and planning.
🔗Take part: buff.ly/XMDRyhx
#nonprofit #data
🔗Take part: buff.ly/XMDRyhx
#nonprofit #data