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Supporting Canada's charities and nonprofits with Grant Connect, accreditation, research, policy and advocacy. Strong Charities. Strong Nonprofits. Strong Communities.

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In Ep. 43 of Let’s Imagine, guests Sophie Tétrault-Martel & Caroline Chartier discuss "Le communautaire à boutte"—a movement uniting 2,000+ Quebec organizations to demand sustainable core funding. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube (French only): buff.ly/HEBxy7G
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Balado Imagine : Sophie Tétrault-Martel & Caroline Chartier présentent « Le communautaire à boutte », un mouvement réunissant +2 000 organismes au Québec pour réclamer un financement récurrent et dénoncer le sous-financement. 🎧 À écouter sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts et YouTube : buff.ly/KMTCEPR
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join the team behind The Hidden Cost of Funding on September 29, 2026 for a virtual webinar exploring research insights into how federal policies and practices impact nonprofits and their communities. Link to register: buff.ly/n5jJtdU
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The nonprofits and companies making the deepest difference have one thing in common: strong leadership. The Imagine Canada Trustmarks create a shared ecosystem of accountability. See if the charities you support & the companies you invest in have earned it: buff.ly/B4yYYX2 #StrongerImpact
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Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact. | Imagine Canada
Proud to support the 'Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact.' campaign from @ImagineCanada. This campaign celebrates nonprofits with proven governance and companies with verified community investment -…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Recent changes to Lobbying Act interpretation risk creating compliance challenges for smaller nonprofits. Imagine Canada’s Jodene Baker recently testified at the ETHI committee to advocate for rules that match the sector’s capacity. 📄 Read our submission: buff.ly/uW3dLQI
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Imagine Canada and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying are hosting a webinar on nonprofit compliance under the Lobbying Act on September 2, 2026. English Session (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET): buff.ly/CoyBK2J
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Nonprofits often deliver services for the federal government, but rigid rules and tight timelines pile on admin burden and limit real impact. When federal funding works well, it changes lives. Find out why: buff.ly/4nYNANL
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Companies aren't just a source of funding. They're one of the most powerful ways to bring more Canadians back into the habit of giving and volunteering. Here's what we heard at our #PRISM Learning Series event in Edmonton. 🔗https://buff.ly/kfCbp7l
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Corporate Giving in a Time of Rapid Change: What We Heard in Edmonton | Imagine Canada
As part of the PRISM Network Learning Series, we gathered in person for a reception and panel discussion: Steady in the Storm: Corporate Giving in a Time of Rapid Change. The conversation was equal…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Any company can say it supports community. Imagine Canada-certified companies prove it. The PRISM Trustmark means at least 1% of annual pretax profits committed to Canadian communities. Canada's leading companies hold the Imagine Canada Trustmark. Is your company among them? 👉 buff.ly/nhrZnqz
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Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact. | Imagine Canada
Proud to support the 'Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact.' campaign from @ImagineCanada. This campaign celebrates nonprofits with proven governance and companies with verified community investment -…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
La Coalition des données fédérales sur le secteur à but non lucratif a soumis ses recommandations au comité FINA. Priorités : protéger les données essentielles du secteur et limiter le fardeau administratif des nouvelles exigences. Lire le mémoire : buff.ly/N0ojQZ8
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Federal Nonprofit Data Coalition has submitted its 2026 pre-budget recommendations to the FINA committee. Key focus: protecting vital nonprofit data products and ensuring new reporting requirements minimize administrative burden. Read the submission: buff.ly/6NR55We
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Imagine Canada a soumis ses recommandations pour les consultations prébudgétaires de l'automne 2026 au comité FINA. Nous défendons le secteur à but non lucratif comme infrastructure essentielle, en mettant l'accent sur l'allègement administratif et l'IA. En savoir plus : buff.ly/GUSqyIH
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Imagine Canada submitted our Fall 2026 Pre-Budget recommendations to the FINA committee. We’re advocating for the nonprofit sector as essential national infrastructure, focusing on data, reduced admin burden, and AI regulation. Read more: buff.ly/Z6Xs2Ql
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
L’ARC prévoit la transition vers la production en ligne du T3010 pour tous les OBNL d'ici 2027. Le nouveau service de « Concierge numérique » de l’ARC offre un soutien téléphonique personnalisé. 🔗 En savoir plus : buff.ly/TYJYZBb!
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The CRA is transitioning all charities and national arts service organizations to online T3010 filing by 2027. The new "Digital Concierge" service from CRA offers one-on-one phone support to help organizations get set up. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/UOhNmCP
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
19 nonprofit leaders took their message to Parliament Hill on May 5: federal funding practices need to change. Read our #FairFundingForNonprofits Hill Day recap 👉 buff.ly/mw4kTQm
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Fair Funding for Nonprofits Advocacy Day Roundup: On the Hill for our Communities | Imagine Canada
On May 5, 2026, nineteen nonprofit leaders from the Fair Funding for Nonprofits coalition convened on Parliament Hill to advocate for more equitable and effective federal funding for nonprofits. The…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
HR Intervals' latest blog post explores what it looks like to shift from "perk culture" to intentional, non-monetary rewards that genuinely support your team's wellbeing and retention. A great read for people & culture leaders in the sector ➡️ buff.ly/IKgvWLd
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What Nonprofits Get Wrong About “perks” (and What To Do Instead) - HR Intervals
In nonprofit organizations, where salaries are constrained by government funding and fundraising dollars, employers frequently offer additional benefits beyond base compensation to enhance the…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Engaging and retaining volunteers takes more than good intentions. Explore the new Volunteer Engagement section on HR Intervals, developed with @volunteertoronto.bsky.social 👇 buff.ly/bcQUuSW #Nonprofits #Volunteering
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Volunteer Engagement - HR Intervals
This section covers how to engage, lead, and retain volunteers with structure and confidence. You’ll learn to navigate the 9-step Volunteer Engagement Cycle — from planning clear roles and assessing risk, to navigating exits and gathering meaningful feedback.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The strongest nonprofits invest in their foundation to have lasting impact. Not a one-time badge - an ongoing commitment to excellence. The Imagine Canada Trustmark gives donors, partners, and communities the answer. See if the charities you support have earned the Trustmark 👉 buff.ly/nhrZnqz
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Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact. | Imagine Canada
Proud to support the 'Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact.' campaign from @ImagineCanada. This campaign celebrates nonprofits with proven governance and companies with verified community investment -…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Who is actually doing the fundraising in the nonprofit sector - and who isn't? This new podcast episode of Let's Imagine tackles representation in philanthropy with Alain Mootoo of the CAMH Foundation. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/PS82zSv #Philanthropy #Fundraising
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Our 2025 Annual Report - Focusing Forward - is here: from our new 5-year Strategic Action Plan to bold policy coalitions and expanded sector tools, this is a look at the work we did together - and the momentum we're carrying forward. 📖 Read the full report: buff.ly/MNd5RX5
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Un leadership fort unit les OBNL et les entreprises qui ont un impact marquant dans les communautés d’ici. Recherchez les sceaux de confiance d’Imagine Canada - vérifiez si les organismes que vous appuyez, et les entreprises dans lesquelles vous investissez, l’ont obtenu 👉
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Un leadership fort. Un impact plus grand. | Imagine Canada
Je me joins à la campagne « Un leadership fort. Un impact plus grand. » d’@ImagineCanada. Cette campagne célèbre les OBNL dotés d’une gouvernance solide et les entreprises dont l’engagement…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The nonprofits and companies making the deepest difference have one thing in common: strong leadership. Look for the Imagine Canada Trustmarks. See if the charities you support - and the companies you invest in - have earned it 👉 buff.ly/OmvPsA6 #StrongerImpact
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Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact. | Imagine Canada
Proud to support the 'Strong Leadership. Stronger Impact.' campaign from @ImagineCanada. This campaign celebrates nonprofits with proven governance and companies with verified community investment -…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
#ConnectedNorth brings northern classrooms face-to-face with scientists, artists & Elders via video technology - but the real story is how it was built: in relationship with communities, not just for them. New #LetsImagine podcast now available: buff.ly/b7wLp8k
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Did you know that charities & nonprofits contribute 8.4% of Canada’s GDP and employ 2.9M people nationwide? 💡Explore these fact sheets for key stats on the size, impact & economic power of the sector. 🔗 buff.ly/nPVXDdU
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About the Sector | Imagine Canada
Canada’s 170,000 nonprofits and charities address many of the country’s most pressing social and environmental issues while also creating employment for millions and contributing to the economy.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Join ONN @theonn.ca and other nonprofit organizations in collecting high-quality nonprofit sector data! Share your experiences and insights by July 6, 2026. buff.ly/QA5BTIw
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Today nonprofit leaders are on Parliament Hill meeting with MPs and senators for Fair Funding for Nonprofits Advocacy Day. Fair funding helps nonprofits focus on what matters most: community impact. Learn more: fair-funding-nonprofits.ca #FairFundingForNonprofits #SoutienJusteAuxOBNL
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We’re in Ottawa tonight for the Fair Funding for Nonprofits Reception, bringing together nonprofit leaders and parliamentarians ahead of tomorrow’s advocacy meetings. Learn more and join the coalition: fair-funding-nonprofits.ca #FairFundingForNonprofits #SoutienJusteAuxOBNL
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Mental Health Week 2026 is all about connection This May 4–10, let’s Come Together, Canada — because connection strengthens mental health. #MentalHealthWeek #ComeTogetherCanada🔗https://buff.ly/96DZfPu
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Mental Health Week 2026: Come Together, Canada
Mental Health Week is taking place May 4 - 10! Learn how connecting with others can enhance mental health and build resilient communities.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A new petition asks Parliament to officially recognize the third Thursday of February as the Canada Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector. Sign the petition before July 31, 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/lniRbVk
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Petition to officially recognize the third Thursday of February as the Canada Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Hats off to the 3 newly accredited and 28 reaccredited #Standards organizations! Your dedication inspires the entire sector.👏 Read the media release to learn more: buff.ly/2CJo0UC
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
New research. Big policy stakes. Join us on April 20 for a webinar on the disbursement quota changes - and what the data means ahead of the five-year review. buff.ly/LBNCh7G #DisbursementQuota #CanadianCharities
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A Rising Tide? Early evidence on disbursement quota change
Eventbrite - Imagine Canada presents A Rising Tide? Early evidence on disbursement quota change - Monday, April 20, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Canada's new disbursement quota rules were the biggest update to charitable spending rules in decades. 🔍 Our first analysis of what's changed is now out: buff.ly/MRIHKWy #DisbursementQuota #CanadianCharities
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Disbursement Quota Research | Imagine Canada
Since 2010, the value of assets held by charities has increased dramatically. For years, some have argued that this increase has been much faster than the increase in charitable spending,…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
What does Canada's economic uncertainty mean for the nonprofit sector? New episode of the Let's Imagine podcast features Candace Laing (CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce) on corporate giving, impact investing, AI, and why nonprofits need to "break up with the present." 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/qdNuX4B
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This fall, Imagine Canada is launching a national public awareness campaign to show that charities and nonprofits are essential — not optional. Join us April 27 at 3 p.m. EDT for a preview of the campaign and to learn how your org can get involved. buff.ly/Xxphccy
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Public Awareness Campaign: The Essential Nature of the Nonprofit Sector
Eventbrite - Imagine Canada presents Public Awareness Campaign: The Essential Nature of the Nonprofit Sector - Monday, April 27, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping Canada’s nonprofit sector. What does it mean for your organization? Watch our webinar exploring findings from The State of AI Adoption report + the Nonprofit AI Impact Hub. 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/x2V3SEh
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AI in Canadian Nonprofits: Key Findings + Demo of the Nonprofit AI Impact Hub
AI is already well-established in the sector: 80% of nonprofits and charities use it in some capacity. In this pre-recorded webinar, we present key findings from two recent initiatives led by…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
How can nonprofits turn earned revenue ideas into real action? If you've been wondering where to begin, part 2 of our 3-part series, Strengthening Your Nonprofit’s Financial Foundation, shares practical tips to test & pilot revenue strategies that align with your mission. 👉️ buff.ly/DLVi0HH
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Imagine Canada's PRISM Certified companies contributed over $1 billion to nonprofits & charities in 2024. See how this milestone is shaping community investment 👇 buff.ly/EDnkYoS
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Imagine Canada's Certified Companies Annual Contributions to Canadian Communities Top $1 Billion | Imagine Canada
New data shows how formalized giving commitments drive outsized community impact Toronto, March 5, 2026 — The companies in Imagine Canada's PRISM Community Impact Network contribute over $1 billion…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Apply to join Imagine Canada's Board of Directors! If you want to address issues facing nonprofits, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the entire nonprofit sector, then this is the place for you! Apply: buff.ly/ncDoVCU
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Workplaces weren’t built for mothers.🎙️ New episode of the Let’s Imagine podcast explores the motherhood penalty, pay transparency, and what real workplace change looks like with Allison Venditti. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/7I7G9To #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Find your next funding match with Grant Connect’s new AI feature, GrantFit! ✨ Join our free webinar on Mar 26 at 1 p.m. ET to see how it provides instant fit assessments, saves you research time, and helps you focus on funders likely to say "yes." Register here: buff.ly/3S5Fb5u
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Find your Funding Match with GrantFit
Streamline your fundraising strategy with our new AI-enhanced feature, GrantFit.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Entreprises d’économie sociale : aidez à façonner l’avenir du secteur. Participez au premier sondage national sur les entreprises sociales en dix ans. ⏰ Date limite : 13 mars 🔗https://buff.ly/de4TleV
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Canadian social enterprises: help shape the future of the sector. The first national social enterprise survey in a decade is live. ⏰Closes March 13 🔗https://buff.ly/TLNbK5L
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Rendez votre OBNL encore plus équitable! Participez à l’atelier gratuit Réaliser des audits d’équité et créer des groupes de travail sur l’équité Inscription ➡️ buff.ly/NvAkqrJ #Équité #OBNL
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Réaliser des audits d’équité et créer des groupes de travail sur l’équité
Saltwater présentera deux nouveaux outils développés pour Imagine Canada dans le cadre du Projet d’analyse comparative en matière d’équité
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🎙️ New #LetsImagine podcast episode: For #BlackHistoryMonth, we look beyond celebration to how Black leadership has shaped Canada’s nonprofit sector - and what it takes to build cultures where people truly thrive, with guest Nathan Hall (Culture Check). 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/pOwb9Vq
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Equity takes teamwork. Join the Feb 25 workshop ‘Equity in Action: Building and Sustaining Effective Equity Working Groups.’. Learn how to build and sustain strong equity working groups at your nonprofit. Register ➡️ buff.ly/H737aHs #Equity #Nonprofit
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Equity in Action: Building and Sustaining Effective Equity Working Groups
This workshop will help organizations explore how to establish & sustain equity working groups that are both strategic and grounded in care.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
How equitable is your organization - and how can you make change that lasts? Join the Feb 18 workshop: Equity as a Practice: From Audits to Action. Register ➡️ buff.ly/n0qNlnQ #Equity #Nonprofit
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Equity as a Practice: From Audits to Action
This workshop introduces Equity as a Practice, an approach to equity work that moves beyond checklists and audits toward sustained action.
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Two new tools to help your nonprofit advance equity: 📘 Equity as a Practice: From Audits to Action 📗 Building Together: Equity Working Groups Explore the guides ➡️ buff.ly/AOCraX4 #Equity #Nonprofit
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
📣 New from Imagine Canada + CCNDR: The State of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Canadian Nonprofits - an early benchmark of how the sector is adopting AI. 📄 Read: buff.ly/LAkL71w #Nonprofit #ResponsibleAI
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The State of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Canadian Nonprofits | Imagine Canada
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday workplace tools - but there has been limited concrete information about how Canada’s nonprofit sector is actually using it. This new…
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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
2026 nonprofit sector trends: Join us on Jan 29 at 1 PM ET for a webinar exploring the signals and priorities shaping Canada’s charitable & nonprofit sector in the year ahead. 🔗 Register:
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Sector Signals: The Trends Shaping the Sector in 2026
Get 2026-ready: Tune in for key trends and priorities shaping Canada’s charitable sector on Jan 29.
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