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ENVIRONMENT
Name
Website
Charity Efficiency
Charity Efficiency Grade
Charity Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency (Cost to Raise $100)
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Reserve Months
Reserve Grade
Reserve Grade
Governance Grade
Governance Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Top Salary
Description
Key Accomplishments
Current Initatives
Canadian Wildlife Federation Inc.
WWW.CWF-FCF.ORG
64
C-
C-
28.34
B
B
7
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
$298,009
Implements programs inlcuding Love Your Lake for habitat stewardship; Voices of the North for classrooms; various e-learning programs to focus on wildlife
Drove continued change to finishing practices; worked on the MSC assessment and B.C. Water Act; inspired 1,000 Canadian classrooms to plant milkweed to create Monarch butterfly havens; rallied against the Northern Gateway oil pipeline
New 5-year plan links a healthy environment to a strong economy with a focus on the Arctic, oceans, freshwater and terrestrial systems that provide critical habitat for species
Ducks Unlimited Canada
WWW.DUCKS.CA
71.7
C+
C+
54.93
D
D
13
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
$305,000
Works on behalf of waterfowl populations through the conservation of wetland ecosystems and associated habitats
The Conners property in Saskatchewan was purchased for $1.9M to conserve wetland habitats
Currently in the quiet phase of a seven-year fundraising campaign to positively impact more than 25 million acres of wetlands and associated upland habitat
Nature Conservancy of Canada
WWW.NATURECONSERVANCY.CA
82.6
A
A
24.01
B
B
15
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
$219,885
Acquires and conserves ecologically significant land and the plants and animals it sustains
Secured renewal of government funding for the Natural Areas Conservation Program and conservation of the Waldrom Grazing lands in southern Alberta
Launch new capital campaign following, A Force for Nature, which raised in excess of half a billion dollars
World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWW.WWF.CA
70.4
C+
C+
29.10
B
B
5
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
-
-
-
FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATIONS
Name
Website
Charity Efficiency
Charity Efficiency Grade
Charity Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency (Cost to Raise $100)
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Reserve Months
Reserve Grade
Reserve Grade
Governance Grade
Governance Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Top Salary
Description
Key Accomplishments
Current Initatives
BC Cancer Foundation
WWW.BCCANCERFOUNDATION.COM
55.8
D
D
29.46
C-
C-
24
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
-
Fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency enabling contributions to leading-edge research for a world free from cancer
Investigating the feasibility of personalized cancer therapies (POG) to decode the genomic structure of each patient’s cancer; identify pathways that enable that cancer to grow; and develop treatment strategies to block those pathways
Committed to supporting the second phase of POG because every cancer is unique and hard to treat
Calgary Foundation
WWW.THECALGARYFOUNDATION.ORG
88.1
A-
A-
0.02
A+
A+
150
N.A.
N.A.
A+
A+
A
A
-
-
Responded to community needs following the June 2013 floods in Calgary and surrounding area
Focus on success of local Aboriginal youth
Canadian Unicef Committee
WWW.UNICEF.CA
77.8
C
C
31.70
D
D
3
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
-
Helping children around the world survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence with programs to ensure health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and HIV and AIDS
Rushed to the aid of children and families in the central Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
Partnerships with Kiwanis to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, with Rotary to eradicate polio and with companies such as Teck Resources to protect children from diarrheal disease and to train health workers
Centraide of Greater Montreal
WWW.CENTRAIDE-MONTREAl.ORG
86.1
A-
A-
13.01
B
B
7
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
-
Invested more than $46 million in some 370 community agencies and projects that fight poverty and social exclusion in Laval, Montreal and on the South Shore
To advance Centraide’s positioning in the public space, its communications strategies and its key messages and fundraising tactics
Federation CJA
WWW.FEDERATIONCJA.ORG
78.1
C
C
8.55
A-
A-
8
A+
A+
B+
B+
B+
B+
-
Builds and sustains its vibrant community by providing leadership and supporting services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent and defend communal interests and to positively affect issues in the wider society
More than 570 participants in the 8-day Montreal mega Mission returned home with a deeper understanding of the collective connection to Israel and the Jewish people, serving as a catalyst to galvanize communal engagement in Montreal for years to come
Celebrating its 100th year as the core philanthropic organization of the Montreal Jewish community
Governing Council of the Salvation Army In Canada
WWW.SALVATIONARMY.CA
76.9
C
C
11.52
B
B
16
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
$269,295
Provide oversight and direction to all Salvation Army ministries in Canada, including churches and missions, educational facilities, hospitals and long-term care facilities and social services institutions
Opened the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Calgary, offering a broad range of integrated services to support families struggling to overcome adversity
Alleviating poverty for marginalized and vulnerbale Canadians
Habitat For Humanity Canada Foundation
WWW.HABITAT.CA
83.1
A-
A-
12.40
B
B
2
B
B
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
-
Partnerships with Correctional Service of Canada and CORCAN to host tours of Canada’s oldest and recently shuttered penitentiary in Kingston, Ont. allowing Habitat to build even more homes through the proceeds generated from ticket sales
Celebrating Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s on-reserve build, a first in Canada addressing the distinct housing challenges faced by Aboriginal Canadians
Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation
WWW.STARS.CA
53.2
D
D
40.82
D
D
9
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
$205,000
Raise funds to finance Shock Trauma Rescue Society, which is dedicated to providing a safe, rapid, highly specialized emergency medical transport system for the critically ill and injured
First helicopter EMS organization in Canada to stock blood on helicopters proactively, having medical accreditation with CAMTS confirmed for another three year term, and the deployment of video laryngoscopes to our medical crews to assist them in securing patient’s airways
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Terry Fox Foundation
WWW.TERRYFOX.ORG
84.2
A-
A-
17.03
B
B
38
B
B
B
B
B+
B+
$89,600
Raises funds for use in cancer research, primarily through the annual Terry Fox Run, National School Day Run, Terry’s Cause on Campus, and The Great Canadian Hair “Do” Event
Funding cancer research
Funding cancer research
United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto
WWW.JEWISHTORONTO.COM
81.3
A-
A-
15.24
B
B
0
D
D
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
Raises and distributes funds from the Jewish Community in the Greater Toronto area for charitable purposes including education at home and abroad
-
-
United Way of Calgary And Area
WWW.CALGARYUNITEDWAY.ORG
88.9
A-
A-
5.81
A-
A-
10
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
-
-
Focuses on kids, poverty and communities measuring Social Return on Investment reflecting a ratio of the economic value to society of each dollar invested in these areas
Established a special project called All In for Youth to address the poor graduation rate from Grade 12 among youth in Calgary
United Way of Greater Toronto
WWW.UNITEDWAYTORONTO.COM
87.3
A-
A-
10.21
A-
A-
11
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
Works to change community conditions for everyone for the better over the long term
Partnered with McMaster University to highlight the fact that barely half of people working in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas have permanent, full-time jobs that provide benefits and stability
New program to help young people find jobs with a long-term future
United Way of The Lower Mainland
WWW.UWLM.CA
83
A-
A-
17.01
B
B
8
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
Tackling our community’s key social issues and supporting our most vulnerable populations, including children and seniors
Research, advocacy and strategic investments to support the wellbeing of seniors in the region
Pilot project in two-area neighbourhoods to address child vulnerability by building strong and healthy neighbourhoods
United Way of Winnipeg
WWW.UNITEDWAYWINNIPEG.MB.CA
80.6
A-
A-
18.52
B
B
13
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
Fund organizations that provide social service programs, address the root causes of issues, execute neighborhood development programs and promote opportunities for civic engagement of citizens
Helped over 88,000 youth accessed positive, productive and supervised activities among other initiatives
Large-scale community engagement event in celebration of our 50th anniversary
United Way Ottawa
WWW.UNITEDWAYOTTAWA.CA
82.3
A-
A-
8.48
A-
A-
2
B
B
A+
A+
A
A
-
Focuses on school readiness, recreation, employment for immigrants and new Canadians, employment for people with disabilities, seniors, people living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, people in crisis, homelessness, mental health and addiction, agency capacity building and community investment and stewardship
New website ResultsthatMatter.ca shows donors the impact their gift has and placed greater emphasis on the people in our community we are trying to help
As part of our campaign for 2014-15, we will set a new “Lives Changed” goal in September
Vancouver Foundation
WWW.VANCOUVERFOUNDATION.CA
87.2
A-
A-
4.48
A+
A+
178
N.A.
N.A.
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
-
-
-
HEALTH/HEALTH SERVICES
Name
Website
Charity Efficiency
Charity Efficiency Grade
Charity Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency (Cost to Raise $100)
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Reserve Months
Reserve Grade
Reserve Grade
Governance Grade
Governance Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Top Salary
Description
Key Accomplishments
Current Initatives
Alberta Cancer Foundation
WWW.ALBERTACANCER.CA
55.2
D
D
33.60
C+
C+
5
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
-
Provides funds for cancer research, the prevention, detection, education and diagnosis of cancer, and for the treatment and care of cancer patients within Alberta
-
-
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
WWW.CBCF.ORG
53.7
D
D
36.05
D
D
16
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
$294,227
Donations go towards the most promising and innovative ideas in breast cancer research as well as educating Canadians on how to reduce their personal risk of breast cancer
In this past year, 69% of cause related spending went to research and fellowship grants including a joint investment with the Canadian Institutes of Health Reseach (CIHR) of $6 million specifically targeting breast cancer in young women
Educating women on how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer through lifestyle changes, such as our newly created tool will help woman assess their risks and build a personal plan
Canadian Cancer Society (Quebec Division)
WWW.CANCER.CA
63.2
C
C
34.56
C+
C+
6
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
Committed to research, prevention and support for people affected by cancer
-
-
Canadian Cancer Society Alberta/N.W.T. Division
WWW.CANCER.CA
43
D
D
35.65
D
D
4
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
-
Cancer education and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer
Directly assisted more than 11,000 people living with cancer in Alberta and the Northwest Territories in the past year and successfully advocated for employment rights of caregivers who take time off to care for a dying family member
Fund more prevention research, seek more partnerships and extend our reach of programs and services in more communities and to more individuals in an effort to increase the survival rate to 80%
Canadian Cancer Society British Columbia and Yukon Division
WWW.CANCER.CA
59
D
D
40.44
D
D
6
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
-
-
Opened the doors of the Kordyban Lodge, a stunning, $10-million, 25,000 square foot facility in Prince George, B.C. that will allow those experiencing a cancer journey stay closer to home, family and loved ones
Developing a world-class centre of excellence in cancer prevention research, policy and programs – the first of its kind in North America
Canadian Cancer Society Ontario Division
WWW.CANCER.CA
53.4
D
D
49.82
D
D
5
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
-
Eradicate cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer
Played a role in recent passage of the Skin Cancer Prevention Act in the Ontario Legislature which prevents minors from using tanning beds
Funding the best cancer research in Canada; providing reliable information about cancer; and offering practical and emotional support to people living with cancer
Canadian Diabetes Association
WWW.DIABETES.CA
50.1
D
D
54.75
D
D
4
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
-
Canadian Diabetes Association recently released the Diabetes Charter for Canada, which clearly outline what people with diabetes can and should expect from themselves and others in the diabetes community.
Developing and implementing programs and services for people with diabetes (self-management) and people at risk of diabetes (prevention).
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
WWW.CNIB.CA
68.5
B
B
51.45
D
D
6
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
$305,761
-
-
-
Canadian Red Cross Society
WWW.REDCROSS.CA
87.6
A+
A+
17.59
A+
A+
8
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
$302,564
-
-
-
Cancer Research Society
WWW.SRC-CRS.CA
51.5
D
D
37.84
D
D
4
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
$167,500
Fund research on all types of cancer, thereby contributing to the advancement of science aimed at preventing, detecting and treating this disease
Launched a new initiative called “Scholarship for the Next Generation of Scientists,” a $2.5 million five-year program that will help establish at least 15 new Canadian scientists through funding of a post-doctoral fellowship
Increase impact on the patient by commiting funding dollars to personalized cancer research
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
WWW.CYSTICFIBROSIS.CA
56.4
D
D
33.66
C+
C+
20
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B
-
Help patients access better care and new medicines
Focused on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis, which is vital to help slow the progression of this fatal genetic disease
Introducing a new quality improvement program for outcomes and quality of care for cystic fibrosis clinics
Heart And Stroke Foundation of Canada
WWW.HEARTANDSTROKE.CA
50.6
D
D
55.27
D
D
8
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
-
-
Invested $38 million last year in heart and stroke research, including a program that will track the health of more than 10,000 Canadians over several years, to learn why some develop heart disease, stroke and cancer while others don’t
Focusing on “Giving children and youth the best start for a long, healthy life,” which instills healthy habits early will help to combat the onset of disease later in life
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
WWW.JDRF.CA
50.6
D
D
29.63
A-
A-
5
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
$165,405
-
Expansion of Canadian Clinical Trial Network JDRF secured donations from foundations and corporatins to expand the network to western Canada, launching three new trials and a fellowship training program
Raise critical funds for and expand the JDRF Canadian Clinical Trial Network across Canada
Kidney Foundation Of Canada
WWW.KIDNEY.CA
44.9
D
D
49.51
D
D
8
A+
A+
A
A
C+
C+
-
-
Supported 92 research projects to increase knowledge of kidney disease and to translate that knowledge into improved treatments for kidney patients
Advocating for an increase by 50% increase in kindey transplants over 5 years; and networking kidney researchers so they are better able to bring about transformative improvements treatment and patient care
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
WWW.LLSCANADA.ORG
54.3
D
D
39.62
D
D
3
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
$168,434
-
Meeting revenue targets and increasing research funding by 15%
Developing donor development programs to further donor contribution in specifically targeted research programs
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
WWW.MSSOCIETY.CA
50.3
D
D
44.34
D
D
4
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
-
-
More than 6,000 Canadians affected by MS responded to the Listening to People Affected by MS initiative, a nationwide needs assessment conducted by the MS Society
Accelerated pursuit of research answers that specifically targets the progression of MS, which is one of the most important areas of priority for Canadians
Rick Hansen Institute
WWW.rickhanseninstitute.org
79.2
A+
A+
2.04
A+
A+
9
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
-
Delivers an online support and education program for stroke survivors and caregivers
The Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry, the first and only national database of information on spinal cord injured patients in Canada, continued to grow, with data on more than 4,000 participants and it will soon expand to China
Supporting the accreditation of acute and rehabilitation facilities across Canada using Accreditation Canada’s SCI Standards
Sinneave Family Foundation
WWW.SINNEAVEFOUNDATION.ORG
60.4
C
C
-
A+
A+
172
D
D
D
D
D
D
-
-
-
-
INTERNATIONAL AID & DEVELOPMENT
Name
Website
Charity Efficiency
Charity Efficiency Grade
Charity Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency (Cost to Raise $100)
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Reserve Months
Reserve Grade
Reserve Grade
Governance Grade
Governance Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Top Salary
Description
Key Accomplishments
Current Initatives
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
WWW.AKFC.CA
96.2
A
A
2.44
A
A
14
A+
A+
B+
B+
A
A
-
-
Began work on building a new hospital in Bamyan Province in Afghanistan that will add 86 beds for pediatric, obstetric and gynecologic care in a region where women have had little access to health care
The Partnership for Advancing Human Development in Africa and Asia is a major initiative co-funded by the Government of Canada to will benefit more than one million people
Amnesty International Canadian Section (English Speaking)
WWW.AMNESTY.CA
70.7
C
C
22.81
C+
C+
2
B
B
A+
A+
B
B
-
-
Chalice (Canada)
WWW.CHALICE.CA
91.6
A
A
3.98
A
A
5
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
$70,605
Sponsorship program assisting children and their families and the aged in developing countries
Expanding community projects and programs in communities where we sponsor children
Working with families and communities so that they can become empowered and seld-sustaining
Christian Blind Mission International
WWW.CBMCANADA.ORG
83.6
B-
B-
10.62
B
B
7
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
Committed to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world
Completed the development of its brand
Developing technology that will benefit people trapped in poverty with a disability such as 3D printing technology to make prosthesis
Christian Children’s Fund of Canada
WWW.ccfcanada.ca
82.3
B-
B-
9.63
A
A
1
D
D
A+
A+
A-
A-
-
-
Nearly $1 million for Philippines
Global campaign to protect the world’s children
Compassion Canada
WWW.COMPASSION.CA
85.7
A
A
9.23
A
A
3
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
$165,850
Helping children develop healthy minds, bodies, and relationships while discovering God’s love for them in Jesus Christ
Exceeded 100,000 sponsorships this fiscal year
Working to develop resources to educate churches on issues of global poverty
Doctors Without Borders Canada
WWW.MSF.CA
81.4
B-
B-
19.61
B
B
3
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
-
-
-
-
Free the Children
WWW.FREETHECHILDREN.COM
90.9
A
A
3.18
A
A
2
B
B
A+
A+
A
A
-
-
-
-
Plan International Canada Inc.
WWW.PLANCANADA.CA
78.6
B-
B-
22.64
C+
C+
1
D
D
A+
A+
B
B
-
Works with communities to build schools and train teachers, deliver basic health care, invest in water systems, protect children, and provide disaster relief
Partnered with 74,332 organizations across 50 countries and trained 577,423 people worldwide, helped build or repair thousands of health centres, schools and water points, and helped 326,950 households improve sanitation facilities
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Samaritan’s Purse – Canada
WWW.SAMARITANSPURSE.CA
90.1
A
A
3.22
A
A
4
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
$210,540
-
Provided emergency services to hundreds of thousands of people in refugee camps in South Sudan, and helping hundreds of families clean up their homes after extensive flooding in southern Alberta
Increasing the capacity of impoverished people to care themselves and their families, through a wide variety of means, in dozens of countries around the world, and doing so in the name of Jesus Christ
United Israel Appeal of Canada Inc.
WWW.JEWISHCANADA.ORG
87.2
A
A
4.10
A
A
7
A+
A+
A-
A-
A
A
$294,630
-
Organization of a first national conference for profesesionals
Review of latest census information and preparation of demographic studies relating to various Canadian communities
World Vision Canada-Vision Mondiale Canada
WWW.WORLDVISION.CA
80.5
B-
B-
19.45
B
B
1
D
D
A+
A+
A-
A-
$222,239
-
Together with partners, reached 713,000 people in the emergency phase of Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines, and 10,000 more during the recovery phase
Measuring the impact work is having on children and their well-being
OTHER
Name
Website
Charity Efficiency
Charity Efficiency Grade
Charity Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency (Cost to Raise $100)
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Fundraising Efficiency Grade
Reserve Months
Reserve Grade
Reserve Grade
Governance Grade
Governance Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Top Salary
Description
Key Accomplishments
Current Initatives
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
WWW.SPCA.BC.CA
76.1
A
A
15.56
A
A
7
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
$186,207
-
Firs