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October 22, 2024 – Kin 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. 

The process for Kin Canada’s National Board of Directors began in 2021/2022 and was completed under the leadership of 2023/2024 National President Amanda Naughton-Gale. “Our journey toward great governance and Imagine Canada accreditation is a public testament to our board’s commitment to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. We are honoured to join the community of close to 280 other organizations nationwide who are also accredited,” says Past National President Amanda Naughton-Gale.  

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.  

"Achieving accreditation from Imagine Canada is a significant milestone for our Association. This recognition affirms our commitment to excellence and positions us to further elevate our standards, bringing us closer to realizing our vision of becoming Canada's National Service Organization,” says current National President Marley Hanishewsky.   

By achieving accreditation, our Association has solidified ourselves as leaders in integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the nonprofit sector.  

For further information, please see 21 nonprofits achieve Imagine Canada Standards accreditation | Imagine Canada or contact:  
 
Krista Nicol 
National Communications Coordinator 
Kin Canada 
knicol@kincanada.ca