CF Canada Reaccredited by Imagine Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada today announces that it has achieved reaccreditation under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program, being an accredited member of the Standard Program since October 1st, 2015. Accredited organizations are required to complete full reaccreditation on a five-year basis. With this achievement, Cystic Fibrosis Canada remains a distinguished member of the ever-growing community of 250+ nonprofit organizations dedicated to operational excellence.   

The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of shared standards for charities and nonprofits designed to help organizations strengthen their operations in five fundamental areas: board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement. The Standards Program is the only national accreditation program that is designed for all Canadian charities and nonprofits and is a sought-after hallmark of excellence within the charitable sector for funders, donors, sponsors, and supporters alike. 

"We are pleased to achieve consecutive accreditations from the Imagine Canada Standards Program,” said Kelly Grover, President and CEO, Cystic Fibrosis Canada. "It is hugely important to us that our donors give with confidence knowing that we have met the stringent standards set out across the five categories.”  

“Earning the accreditation, especially in these changing times, shows remarkable resilience, and a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. We commend the latest well-deserving recipients of the Trustmark for achieving Imagine Canada’s Standards accreditation and demonstrating outstanding adherence to sound governance.” -Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada. 

About the Standards Program 

The goals of Imagine Canada’s Standards Program are to increase organizational excellence and transparency of charities and nonprofits, to build resilience and to strengthen public confidence in individual organizations and the sector as a whole. To earn the accreditation, organizations must meet 72 standards in financial management and accountability, fundraising practice, board governance, staff management, and volunteer management.  
 

Peer-review Process and Compliance 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s 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 Program. Accredited organizations are required to complete full re-accreditation on a five-year basis. Compliance during the accreditation period is monitored regularly and requires organizations to submit evidence demonstrating selected standards are being met.