BC Cancer Foundation Achieves Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation

BC Cancer Foundation is proud to announce that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada Standards. With this achievement, the Foundation becomes part of a network of nonprofit and charitable organizations dedicated to continuous improvement, transparency, operational excellence and good governance. 

Since 2012, Imagine Canada Standards serve as the only comprehensive set of standards developed by the sector for the sector in key areas of governance and operations: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer engagement. 

“Achieving Imagine Canada’s accreditation affirms our leadership in responsible governance and donor stewardship, ensuring every donation drives transformative progress in cancer research and care for families across British Columbia,” says Sarah Roth, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation.  

“On the journey toward great governance, organizations pursue accreditation as a public testament to their commitment to the highest standards of transparency and accountability,” said Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO, Imagine Canada. “By achieving accreditation, these organizations have solidified themselves as leaders in integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the nonprofit sector.” 

About the Standards 

Since 2012,  Imagine Canada Standards have served as the only national accreditation designed for all Canadian charities and nonprofits. Through a rigorous accreditation process, independent peer reviewers evaluate organizations against 73 standards developed by the nonprofit sector, for the nonprofit sector. Oversight of the Standards is maintained by the Standards Council, an independent body of sector experts responsible for evolving and safeguarding standards’ integrity. 

The Accreditation Trustmark is a recognized symbol of trust and excellence within the sector. It provides donors, employees, and volunteers with confidence that their support and goodwill are in good hands. 

Peer-review Process and Compliance 

Our policies and procedures in the five areas of compliance were evaluated by a group of independent reviewers 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. 

About the BC Cancer Foundation 

Established 90 years ago, the BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer and the largest philanthropic funder of cancer research and care in British Columbia. The Foundation’s mission is to activate the world’s best researchers and clinicians, advance leading-edge innovation in cancer treatment and care, and bring those innovations closer to home across the province. Donor support helps fuel hope for the 80,000 patients who depend on BC Cancer each year.