Sector Leader Membership Program for Canada's Charities & Nonprofits
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Who are Sector Leaders?
Sector Leaders are Canadian charities and nonprofits working for the greater good of Canadian communities. Sector Leaders support the work and vision of Imagine Canada and receive numerous membership benefits. To see a list of Imagine Canada’s Sector Leaders please click here.
Sector Leader Membership Criteria
To be eligible for membership organizations must meet the following criteria:
- An organization must be a self-governing body of persons who have joined together voluntarily to take action for the benefit of the community and established themselves for purposes other than for financial gain for themselves or their members. The organization must be based in Canada.
- All registered charities are eligible.
- Those that are not a registered charity may join if the aims, objectives and methods of working are set out in a public document. The organizations that are not a registered charity must be open to all members of the community with interests relevant to the organization’s publicly stated aims. The mission and goals of the organization must be aligned with the spirit and goals of the broader charitable and nonprofit sector.
- Organizations must be properly constituted and their existence should not be time limited for a particular purpose.
- Organizations undertaking and/or affiliated to political party activity would not be eligible.
- Organizations that are for-profit businesses would not be eligible.
Imagine Canada Board of Directors reserve the right to refuse membership to any organization it believes to be ineligible. Imagine Canada has the right to ask an organization for information about their financial situation and length of operation. The decision of the Board of Directors is final.
Benefits of a Sector Leader Membership
Sector Leaders share Imagine Canada’s vision of bringing together (Marcel’s language). Below are some benefits that come with a Sector Leader membership:
- Members are kept up-to-date on Imagine Canada’s Research, Public policy, Ethical Code, Risk Management, Nonprofit Library, and Standards initiative through our monthly Imagine Matters e-newsletter
- Members have exclusive access to the Members Only* area housing our archived research, on-demand SectorCasts and webinars, presentations, and newsletters
- Members receive significant discounts off our products and services including reduced costs for our SectorCast webinars, Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations, Risk Management workshops, and many events
- Members are listed on the Imagine Canada website as Sector Leaders
- Members are provided with priority access to news, events, updates, and Imagine Canada offerings throughout the year
- Member organizations can add unlimited staff to our member mailing list
- Members have exclusive access to the Nonprofit Lending Library
- Members have voting rights at our annual general meeting
*Up to five staff members of a Sector Leader may have their own personal access to the Members Only area
For more information on membership and benefits, download the Sector Leader brochure with order form (pdf), or e-mail membership@imaginecanada.ca or call 1-800-263-1178 / (416) 597-2293 ext. 299.
You can JOIN NOW using our online store, fax or mail in the order form attached to the Sector Leader brochure, or call or e-mail membership@imaginecanada.ca or call 1-800-263-1178 / (416) 597-2293 ext. 299.
Pricing for Sector Leader Membership
The Sector Leader membership is based on gross annual revenue from all sources. We now offer a two year membership discount (not available through the on-line store).
Imagine Canada is also proud to over the optional Sector Champion category. Sector Champions are national in scope and play a key leadership role for the sector. Their generous support allows us to offer membership to the smallest charities and nonprofits at a reduced fee. To view our Sector Champions please click here.
Pricing Structure
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*Annual revenue is from all sources including fundraising, government grants, ….
For more information on membership and benefits, download the Sector Leader brochure with order form (pdf), or e-mail membership@imaginecanada.ca or call (416) 597 2293 x299 (1 800 263 1178 x299)
You can JOIN NOW using our online store, fax or mail in the order form attached to the Sector Leader brochure, or call 1-800-263-1178 / (416) 597-2293 ext. 299.
Sector Affiliates
The Imagine Canada Sector Affiliates program includes: Government agencies, Individuals, Consultancies and those who do not meet Sector Leader criteria.
Sector Affiliates receive the same benefits as Imagine Canada Sector Leaders except they do not have a vote at our annual general meeting.
Pricing for Sector Affiliates is based on a flat fee of $550 annually.
For more information on the Sector Affiliate program, email membership@imaginecanada.ca or call 1-800-263-1178 / (416) 597-2293 ext. 299.
Did you know that there are 161,000 nonprofilts and charities in Canada?
Did you know that Canada’s nonprofit and voluntary sector is the 2nd largest in the world?
The sector represents 7.1% of the gross domestic product
The sector is larger than automotive and manufacturing. It generates $112 billion in revenues and employs 2 million people
Canadians donated $9 billion in 2004
Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island have the highest donor rates in the country at 93%
Canadians gave 2 billion volunteer hours in 2004
Teenagers volunteer more than any other age group
One percent of nonprofits command 60% of all revenues flowing to the sector
Canadians with the lowest household incomes give a greater percentage of their income than others
Saskatchewan has the highest volunteer rate in the country, followed by the Northwest Territories and the Yukon
Canadians give the most money to religious organizations, followed by health and social services
