We highlight essential topics and resources from the array of professional literature available to charities and nonprofits. These direct you to policy samples and best practices related to charity and nonprofit organizational management. The resources on this site will support your work by ensuring the fundamental aspects of your governance, operations and administration are covered.
Board Governance
The Board Governance section provides resources dealing specifically with the roles, responsibilities, risk and management of your Board of Directors.
Finance & Administration
The Finance & Administration section provides information on budgeting, accounting, reporting to the CRA, and dealing with risk & liability.
Fundraising
Fundraising provides insight into grantseeking, prospecting, corporate funders, ethics & regulatory requirements.
Staff Management
Visit Staff Management for policies and resources on hiring, training, benefits, and complying with current HR legislation.
Volunteer Involvement
Volunteer Involvement focuses on key issues and ethics related to recruitment, risk management and screening.
Starting an Organization
Get the key facts about starting a charity or nonprofit in Canada, including alternative ways to support your favorite causes.
Standards Program
Imagine Canada's Standards Program is also a great way to assess your organization's current practices. Any organization may use the Standards to improve and monitor its practices. Organizations wishing to demonstrate publicly that they meet the standards can participate in a voluntary peer-review-based accreditation process.