standards program coach certificate Learn to guide your clients through the five fundamental areas of Imagine Canada’s national Standards Program in this advanced, two-day course.
Feb 3 & 4, 2016 9 am – 4:30 pm each day
Oakham House, Ryerson University 55 Gould Street, Toronto, ON
why this certificate Donors and stakeholders value accountability and transparency. Created by the sector for the sector, the Standards Program is designed to build organizational excellence and instill trust in Canada’s charities and nonprofits. This advanced, two-day certificate course will uniquely position you to guide clients through strengthening their practices as they prepare for the accreditation process.
what you will learn You can help organizations achieve this
This course will provide you with the essentials to coach your clients through the five fundamental areas of the Standards Program. Learn from subject matter experts who will share how to put systems in place to lift organizational excellence and overcome common challenges facing organizations seeking accreditation. Successful coaches will be able to: • describe the importance of self-regulation within the charitable and nonprofit sector; • use standards as a framework to help organizations strengthen their
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organizational practices; • help organizations determine their readiness for accreditation; • spot common errors and omissions in applications prior to submission; and, • recommend a plan to maintain and strengthen organizational practices to achieve and maintain accreditation.
benefits Coaches who successfully complete their certification will be equipped to lead any nonprofit or charity through the Standards Program. Leverage this exclusive
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certification with clients across the country.
Successful coaches will: • receive a signed certificate of completion from Imagine Canada and Carleton University; • be listed on the Imagine Canada website for prospective Standards participants to see; • be able to use the certificate of completion for self-promotion; and, • access a private discussion forum.
who should attend This Standards Program Coach Certificate course is ideal for consultants and experienced leaders working with Canadian charities and nonprofits. This course may also be beneficial to employees of organizations preparing for accreditation or other capacity-building entities.
instructors The instructors will cover the the five fundamental areas of the Standards Program: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.
Principal, Watermark Philanthropic Advising topic Fundraising
Partner (retired), Ernst & Young LLP topic Financial Accountability
Susan Manwaring
Facilitator
President, Garnet Group Inc. topic Governance and Human Resources
Paula Speevak President & CEO, Volunteer Canada topic Volunteer Involvement
Seating is limited to just 20 participants. Guarantee your spot, register today! Course tuition Tuition is $1,500. Course fee includes lunches, refreshments, but not hotel
Martha J. Tory
Don McCreesh
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instruction, course materials,
Sharilyn Hale
Partner and National Chair of Charities and Not-for Profit Group, Miller Thomson LLP topic Legal and Risk Management
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accommodations or travel expenses.
Payment options Imagine Canada accepts Visa and
Cathy Barr Vice President, Mission Effectiveness, Imagine Canada
Facilitator and Resource Support Susan Phillips (and colleagues) Professor and Director, School of Public Policy & Administration, Carleton University
MasterCard.
Please note: As with the nature of all events and programs, instructors, course content and dates may be subject to change. Please refer to imaginecanada.ca/standards/coach for details regarding cancellation fees and deadlines.
imagine canada standards coach requirements • Full payment of the course tuition. • Attend and participate in the advanced, two-day interactive course. • Pass a test that will be administered online and complete a satisfactory review of a program application.
continuation requirement Two-year re-certification done via webinar.
Founding and presenting sponsor
Funded by
Supporters and Friends EY KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.)
Questions? Contact Lynn Chambers at standards@imaginecanada.ca 416 597 2293 ext. 228 toll free 1 800 263 1178