Good Neighbours Canada Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program
Good Neighbours Canada Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program
Good Neighbours Canada today announces that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards. With this achievement, we become part of a respected community of nonprofit organizations dedicated to operational excellence.
The Standards is a recognized nonprofit accreditation created to provide best practices that help organizations improve governance and operations in crucial areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer involvement.
“We are proud to receive accreditation under Imagine Canada’s Standards. This milestone is not just a recognition of our current practices but a commitment to continual excellence and ethical operations. It signifies our dedication to upholding the levels of governance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every resource entrusted to us is utilized effectively for the greater good,” says Hyang Cho, Executive Director.
"On the journey toward great governance, organizations pursue accreditation as a public testament to their commitment to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. We offer sincere congratulations to the recently accredited and re-accredited organizations, key players in our Standards community of over 270 organizations nationwide." said Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada. "We are excited to debut a new Standards brand and logo to stand as symbols of this dedication, embodying integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the nonprofit sector."
About the Standards
Imagine Canada's Standards are designed to elevate organizational excellence and transparency within charities and nonprofits. The goal is to foster resilience and bolster public confidence in both individual organizations and the sector as a whole. The accreditation process involves meeting 73 rigorous standards spanning financial management and accountability, fundraising, board governance, human resources, and volunteer involvement.
Peer-review Process and Compliance
Our policies and procedures in the five areas of compliance were evaluated by a group of volunteers from the sector and were found to be compliant with the Standards. Accredited organizations are required to complete full reaccreditation on a five-year basis. Compliance and continuous improvement during the accreditation period are supported through a reporting process that requires organizations to submit evidence demonstrating selected standards are being met.
“As we proudly uphold these standards, we remain focused on deepening our impact and extending our reach to those most in need.This milestone marks just the beginning of our continued journey towards making a profound and lasting difference”