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Supporting Canada's charities and nonprofits with accreditation, research, policy and advocacy. Strong Charities, Strong Communities.
Félicitations aux organismes qui ont obtenu l’agrément des #Normes, que ce soit pour la première fois ou dans le cadre d’un renouvellement!
En savoir plus : buff.ly/tlay40R
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
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 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
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Nouveau : Pratiques PRISME — une feuille de route claire pour rendre les dons et les activités de bénévolat des entreprises plus stratégiques et dignes de confiance. Conçue avec l’aide d’OBNL, testée par des entreprises canadiennes.
Télécharger : buff.ly/50WUl1t
#DonsEntreprise #PRISME
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
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 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
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 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
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 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
September 25, 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
September 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
La plupart des OBNL canadiens manquent de base solide en RH :
- 74 % sans plan de relève
- 61 % n’ont pas de politique sur l’IA éthique
- 60 % sans évaluation de l’impact des formations

Découvrez l’analyse complète : buff.ly/494iY5Q
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
September 10, 2025 at 2:03 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
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 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
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
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 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
August 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📉 La générosité et le bénévolat sont en déclin au Canada. Consultez notre infographie pour voir les tendances clés et découvrez notre analyse complète ici : buff.ly/QJ9u8Px #OSBL #OBNL #philanthropie #bénévolat
July 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📉 New Statistics Canada data reveals giving and volunteering are in decline across Canada. See the key trends in our latest infographic & explore our blog post for our full analysis: buff.ly/yLCKn71 #nonprofit #charity #philanthropy #volunteering
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What if fundraising wasn’t about donor loyalty—but community trust?

In the new Let’s Imagine podcast episode, Maria Rio joins Bruce MacDonald to explore how Community-Centric Fundraising shifts power, centres equity, and builds deeper relationships.

Listen: buff.ly/jumniK0 #Fundraising
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📊 82% of Canadians say they prefer to support businesses that give back. Strong number — and a clear signal to companies.
🎧 More CSR insights in the latest Let’s Imagine episode: buff.ly/53H5O96
#CSR #LetsImagine
July 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
💰Selon les répondants à notre sondage, les personnes qui travaillent dans le secteur à but non lucratif devraient recevoir une rémunération équitable. C’est l’un des constats clés de nos sondages d’opinion publique. 🎧 En savoir plus dans cet épisode du balado Imagine : buff.ly/NCiv0CI
July 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📋 Notre rapport annuel 2024 est maintenant disponible ! Cette année a démontré que le secteur à but non lucratif est plus fort quand nous travaillons ensemble.
Découvrez notre rapport complet 👇
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July 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📋 Our 2024 Annual Report is live! This year proved charities and nonprofits are strongest when we work together.
Read how we're building stronger together 👇
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July 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Join Imagine Canada on July 8 at 12PM ET for a free intro to our fundraising platform Grant Connect. Learn how to discover funders, explore giving data & stay organized. 🔗 buff.ly/2f2g8XD #fundraising #nonprofit #grants
July 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
‼️Only 1 week left to register! The Imagine Canada summer social is happening July 9 in Toronto. Join us to network with corporate and nonprofit peers, and explore how better data storytelling can boost clarity, engagement, and impact. 🔗https://buff.ly/53MS0H5
July 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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- Job ad: buff.ly/9bT5eQS
- Screening Qs: buff.ly/qXzDYL6
- Interview guide: buff.ly/ZJmihjj
- Assignments: buff.ly/AARfRrU
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June 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM