Imagine Canada is a new organization that springs from a simple, yet powerful, idea.
Every day, charitable and nonprofit organizations work to make Canada a better place to live, supported by forward-looking businesses, foundations, governments and individuals -- all of which have a stake in helping create stronger, more vibrant communities.
Imagine what Canada could be if these organizations, businesses and people worked even more closely together. Imagine.
Their History
Imagine Canada builds on the proud history of two leading voices of Canada's charitable and nonprofit sector: the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (CCP) and the Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations (NVO).
Founded in 1974, NVO was the national advocacy and public policy voice for the voluntary sector. CCP was created in 1981 to support the work of charities, foundations, socially conscious corporations and fundraisers. In 2003, the boards of both organizations proposed an alliance, recognizing a substantial overlap in membership and advocacy objectives. The following year, their members and stakeholders endorsed a vision of a Canada where "strong and vital charities and nonprofit organizations, the private sector and governments work together for social progress and vibrant communities."
In January 2005, both organizations launched Imagine Canada.
The big picture
Imagine Canada focuses on three key areas:
- To help charities and nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions
- To champion corporate citizenship and help businesses partner in the community
- To help Canadians and their governments understand how the work of charities, nonprofit organizations and community-minded businesses is important to our country and its future
Practically speakingImagine Canada does six practical things:
- Conduct and share research
- Develop public policy and advocate
- Promote public awareness
- Share practical information, tools and standards
- Help people and organizations come together around common issues.
- Encourage more businesses to become better corporate citizens
For more information please visit http://www.imaginecanada.ca/