We’re a coalition working towards a future where a more equitable and effective federal funding system enables nonprofits to better serve their communities and address the root causes of some of society's biggest and most complex challenges.
What we’re asking for
We can build a stronger Canada through more responsive, equitable and impactful investments in communities. Nonprofits are key partners in service delivery, but outdated funding practices limit their effectiveness. Government must modernize how it funds the sector to improve its return on investment, foster accountability and maintain vital services that communities rely on.
We’re calling on the government to:
Reduce administrative burden on nonprofits and the government by:
Funding nonprofits through grants rather than contributions.
Adopting a ‘one partner, one profile’ approach to eliminate redundant administrative work when nonprofits are funded by more than one federal funder.
Make federal funding more reliable and responsive by:
Allowing flexibility in how nonprofits move funds between budget lines.
Favouring longer funding terms and reducing wait times for funding approvals.
Join the Coalition
By signing up, you’re supporting a movement to transform federal funding to the benefit of communities, workers and the nonprofit sector as a whole.Joining as a Coalition Supporter means you’ll receive Coalition updates 4-6 times per year by email, be invited to general meetings of the Coalition, and have the opportunity to participate in campaigns. Coalition Supporters help give us strength in numbers, demonstrating to the government why this issue matters.
Once you’ve joined, you’ll have the opportunity to become a part of a Coalition Committee. This means you’ll be an active member of the Coalition, attending regular committee meetings and contributing 1-2 hours each month. Committee members play a crucial role in advancing the Coalition's work. Learn more about what each committee is working on here.Have other questions or want to support our work? Get in touch with us [email protected].
Updates & Resources
Who we are
We’re an advocacy coalition with 50+ members from across Canada, representing many mission areas. Our work is led by a Steering Committee. Its current members are:Gabby Fayant - Assembly of Seven Generations
Alexia Riche - Community Sector Network PEI
Caroline Woods - BGC Charlottetown
Dylana Thompson - Enchanté Network
Jodene Baker - Imagine Canada
Kristi Fairholm Mader - Scale Collaborative
Robyn Campbell - Lichen Consulting
Shannon Kindornay - Cooperation Canada
Trynée Hancock - CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals
Currently, the coalition’s committees are focused on pursuing three main objectives:
The Making the Case Committee is working on building a strong case for funding reform through research and knowledge mobilization.
The Connections Committee is working on becoming an active player in an ecosystem of groups working on funding reform through relationship building and network mapping.
The Advocacy Committee is working with the federal government to advance funding reform through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Have skills in any of these areas or enthusiasm to build them in support of a good cause?
Join a committee!
Imagine Canada plays the backbone support role for the coalition.We are grateful for the financial support of Canadian Women’s Foundation and Cooperation Canada. If you are interested in supporting the coalition, please contact Emily Jensen, Manager, Strategic Advocacy, Imagine Canada at [email protected].
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