Overview
Charity 100 Grades
Bonus Charity Grades
Benefits of Smaller Charities
Charity 100: Methodology
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
Total compensation of highest paid person at the organization
Mission
Important Programs
How we track progress
How we did against these measures
Ducks Unlimited Canada
www.ducks.ca
76.0%
B
B
$25.00
B
B
16
A
A
A
A
B+
B+
$386,860
Our Missions is to “Conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America’s waterfowl. These habitats benefit other wildlife and people.”
Our core programs include the conservation/restoration of wetland habitats through direct acquisition, agreements with landowners, working with industry groups and advancing government programs and legislation. We also manage over 6.4 million acres of wetland habitat that we have active agreements on. To further advance our mission and evaluate our impact we are engaged in research to explore new conservation programs and to evaluate current initiatives.
Our key measures are secured acres (acre impact backed up with an agreement between Ducks Unlimited and a landowner, etc). We categorize these into retention (simply conserving an exisiting wetland) and restoration (where we are restoring the function of a degraded wetland). In addition we also measure how many acres we influence – meaning we do not hold the agreement, but another enitity (e.g., provincial or federal governement, or industry (forest company) has demonstrated conservation action
Last year our goals were to secure 85,000 acres and to influence the conservation of another 8 million acres. Our actual accomplishments at the end of the FY were 96,000 acres secured and 17 million acres influenced. Our overall conservation impact is 6.4 million acres secured and 144 million acres influenced.
Habitat for Humanity Canada
www.habitat.ca
81.0%
A-
A-
$10.00
A+
A+
3
A
A
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
www.natureconservancy.ca
83.0%
A-
A-
$16.00
A-
A-
15
A
A
A-
A-
A-
A-
$263,264
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) leads and inspires others to join us in creating a legacy for future generations by conserving important natural areas and biological diversity across all regions of Canada. We envision a world in which Canadians conserve nature in all its diversity, and safeguard the lands and waters that sustain life.
1) Acquisition and stewardship of ecologically sensitive land. (2) The Natural Areas Conservation Program (3) Conservation Volunteers (4) Conservation Interns (5) Nature Days
The Nature Conservancy of Canada measures its progress against a number of key performance indicators. We set annual goals/targets based on our 5-year Strategic Plan. We then measure ourselves on the quantity and quality of our conservation. We also measure fundraising effectiveness, engagement and brand awareness. Every quarter we report to our Board on more than 30 indices that reflect our outcomes.
In the past fiscal year we met, and in some cases exceeded our key objectives. We conserved more than 35,800 acres of habitat, (100% of target). We invested more than $11M into the stewardship of our conservation portfolio, (20% above target). And we conserved habitat for 29% of Canada’s species at risk (16% above target).
World Wildlife Fund Canada/Fonds Mondial Pour La Nature Canada
www.wwf.ca
73.0%
B-
B-
$23.00
B+
B+
7
A
A
B
B
B
B
$240,508
WWF-Canada creates science-based solutions to the environmental challenges that matter most for Canadians. We work in places that are unique and ecologically important, so that nature, wildlife and people thrive together. We envision: A vibrant healthy and secure future for the Arctic, all freshwater systems in good condition, healthy marine ecosystems on all three coasts, resilient communities across the country that enhance, rather than harm, the natural environment
All our conservation programs and activities work toward the following goals: Protected high conservation value marine and coastal areas, low-impact sustainable fisheries, reduced negative impacts and risks of shipping, doubling of the wild tiger populations of Nepal, responsible development solutions that conserve wildlife, community-level habitat-friendly renewable energy, land-use management to support a low-carbon economy, and one in 10 Canadians caring for nature.
Each project has a series of species, habitat and economic milestones against which progress to the planned conservation outcomes are measured.
Several projects were successfully completed or reached significant milestones, including: First time in 100 years that the global population of wild tigers has increased, with 60% growth where WWF-Canada works on tiger conservation in Nepal; first ever certified sustainable cod fishery in Canada; first ever national measure of the health of our freshwater ecosystems reaching 75% completion; and, end of oil exploration interests near Arctic’s Lancaster Sound region
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
Total compensation of highest paid person at the organization
Mission
Important Programs
How we track progress
How we did against these measures
Calgary Foundation
www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
89.0%
B+
B+
$0.00
A+
A+
174
D
D
A+
A+
A-
A-
The Calgary Foundation exists to nurture a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community that values diversity and supports all people, a community where citizens are engaged, and where a strong and sustainable charitable sector serves the current and emerging needs of the community.
“Community Knowledge Centre supporting our 360 degree granting mandate in all parts of community the Calgary Foundation has identified five vital priority areas that require increased
leadership: Living Standards (reducing poverty), wellness (encouraging mental health), arts (living a creative life), environment (pursuing a sustainable future), community connections (strengthening relationships with indigenous communities)”
$s & # of grants into community. # of orgs and visits on CKC website. evaluating impact of Vital Priority areas
Calgary Health Trust
www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca
42.0%
D
D
$69.00
D
D
27
A
A
A+
A+
C+
C+
$263,000
Inspiring the community to engage in building a healthier future
Provide support for medical services, long term care, medical research and education by granting to the Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone, University of Calgary Medical School, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute and other registered charities providing support of health care within the Calgary Region.
Impact – cutting edge technologies and equipment that reduce wait times and improve quality of care. Programs improve the quality of life for those in the community
$7M in projects completed that reduce wait times & improve patient care – Cardiac Hybrid OR, Interventional Radiology Suite; Programs supported include Grief Support, Dental clinic helpinging Syrian & other refugees and indigent populations, Sexual Assault clinic providing counseling & safe storage of evidence
Centraide of Greater Montreal
www.centraide-mtl.org
85.0%
B
B
$14.00
B
B
7
A
A
A+
A+
B+
B+
To maximize financial and volunteer resources, so that Centraide, particularly by funding community agencies and working in partnership with them, can promote caring and social involvement in order to improve the quality of life in our community and empower its most vulnerable members to take charge of their lives.
In 2010, Centraide of Greater Montreal adopted a strategy to fight poverty and social exclusion that was firmly grounded in a territorial approach. Five years later, an evaluation was conducted in six communities to observe changes and draw lessons from this approach. Instead of just increasing resources so that agencies can do more, the territorial approach helped Centraide create a plan for each neighbourhood and use available vectors to support the desired improvements.
The allocations volunteers verify that the agency: Plays a role in its community which is socially relevant and in line with Centraide’s guidelines; employs intervention strategies that promote lasting solutions; gives itself the means to know and make known the results it achieves in helping people; works in collaborative partnership with the social stakeholders in its community to promote social development; adopts sound management and effective governance practices.
An evaluation was conducted in six communities to observe changes and draw lessons from our territorial approach. Centraide hypothesized that it could generate greater impact if it partnered with solid agencies that were leaders. The result has been progress in agency performance and growth in agencies that are very high performing, the percentage of which grew from 31% in 2006 to 47% in 2015. This is very good news, as great effort was invested in generating this type of improvement.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
www.cysticfibrosis.ca
56.0%
D
D
$32.00
C
C
11
A
A
A-
A-
C+
C+
To end cystic fibrosis (CF). We will help all people living with CF by funding targeted world-class research, supporting and advocating for high-quality individualized CF care and raising and allocating funds for these purposes.
We fund best-in-class, and peer reviewed research initiatives that focus on finding a cure and improving the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis Canada has a robust clinical care program that supports 42 centers across Canada. We have a quality improvement program for Cystic Fibrosis Clinics ensuring support for patients increasingly complex quality of life needs. We advocate for government funded access to life changing medications and for universal newborn screening.
Canadian guidelines for CF clinical care have been developed and are being published by Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Our Accreditation Site Visit program provides a measure of quality for clinical care and institutional accountability. The impact of CF funded research is measured by periodic review of the publications that result from our research programs. The Cystic Fibrosis Canada Registry’s impact is measured by the requests for data and the number of publications that result from this data.
As a result of the Cystic Fibrosis Canada patient Registry we have seen an increase in request for data and publications reporting on this data. The most important measurement for CF Canada is the increase in median age of survival for those born with CF the current median reported in the 2014 CF Canada Registry is 51.8 years of age versus 50.9 years of age in 2013 and 47.0 in 2008.
Edmonton Community Foundation
www.ecfoundation.org
76.0%
C
C
$3.00
A+
A+
222
D
D
A+
A+
B+
B+
$245,992
Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) exists to help the people of Edmonton and area by encouraging philanthropy and funding charitable activities. Through contributions from donors, the Foundation assembles and administers permanent pools of capital so the returns can be perpetually reinvested in our community. The Foundation complements and supports other charitable agencies.
ECF is at its core an endowment entity. As a funder, we provide permanent ongoing support to the charitable sector by following a prudent endowment model. We discuss with each donor the charitable intents and purposes for which each fund is created by the donor and create a fund agreement to document how the fund is to operate. Core programs include: Vital Signs, Edmonton Shift Lab, Community Foundation Canada Fellowship Project and Wills Week. http://www.ecfoundation.org/initiatives
ECF measures new funds established and new promises of future gifts. Also measured are contributions on an annual basis, total $ granted, # of charities and students, training programs offered, gatherings of charity partners/ professional advisors/ other partners initiated, arranged and/or attended, Initiatives in which we take a leadership role and, role in external iniatives
$19 M in contributions. 63 new funds. 38 new estate promises. All are on track for what we would have expected; In 2015, we granted $21.2 Million to 500 charities and 300 students; Endowment Sustainability Program; Legacy partnership program; Wills Week; Edmonton Shift Lab; Vital Signs, Community Development Corporation; Social Enterprise Fund; Edmonton & Area Land Trust;
Federation CJA
federationcja.org
76.0%
C
C
$8.00
A-
A-
15
A
A
B+
B+
B
B
To preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Montreal, Israel and around the world.
FCJA strives to secure and mobilize human and financial resources, to promote Jewish Values, and to exercise leadership in service of our mission and as an investment in our future. This is done through assessing needs and strategic priorities for the community on an ongoing basis and allocating funds to communal organizations that fill these needs. When an emerging need is identified, FCJA will either work with its communal partners to develop a response or do so internally.
For every grant and allocation that FCJA delivers, recipient organizations are required to provide evaluation reports at least once per year. These vary depending on the scope of the project or program. Some services provide outputs and raw data while others are required to deliver a comprehensive evaluation report. FCJA beneficiaries also have access to evaluation experts employed by FCJA to guide them in developing tailored evaluation practices and to build internal capacity.
The reports helped identify pressing needs in the community within FCJA’s mandated areas of impact. For example, a parent survey for families in the Jewish day school system identified that strengthening French language instruction is a major priority. FCJA’s affiliated agency that works with these schools has already began to implement training and intervention in this area. They also provide an understanding of the internal capacity and potential for development for communal organizations.
IWK Health Centre Charitable Foundation
www.iwkfoundation.org
74.0%
C
C
$12.00
B+
B+
35
A
A
B+
B+
B
B
Raise money & build relationships to support the IWK Health Centre.
raising money, stewardship, accountability
distributions to Health Centre; meeting budget; accountability reports to donors; relationship first
successful year – over in revenue/under in expenses
Sinai Health System
90.0%
A-
A-
$4.00
A
A
2
B
B
A+
A+
A-
A-
$250,000
To support the highest priorities of Sinai Health System
major gifts, stewardship and donor relations, events
Dollars raised, costs per dollars, metrics on donor retention and donor acquisition, conversion of donors to long-term giving.
Met most.
Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
www.stollerykids.com
65.0%
C
C
$13.00
A
A
32
A
A
A+
A+
B+
B+
$294,798
In support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital, the Foundation advances excellence and transforms children’s health by doing three things: Raise funds, educate communities on needs andthank donors and share impact of their giving
We fund priority projects at the Hospital and invest in only excellence, best people, programs, equipment and research
Share patient and hospital impact stories with donors.
Frequently share patient and hospital impact stories with stakeholder groups. Reporting impact in series of marketing and communication tools, including but not limited to: monthly e-newsletter, quarterly magazine, monthly television segment, direct mail letters, in-hospital advertising, video testimonials, lottery promotional materials, stewardship letters and through both traditional and online media channels. Regularly survey key stakeholder groups on their donor experiences
Terry Fox Foundation
www.terryfox.org
84.0%
A-
A-
$16.00
A-
A-
36
A
A
B-
B-
B+
B+
To maintain the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, National School Run Day, as well as via memoriam donations and planned giving.
The Terry Fox Foundation raises funds to support cancer research, primarily through the Annual Terry Fox Run and National School Run Day. The Foundation also continues to share the story of Terry Fox.
Revenues raised and the ability to meet the research budget requirements of The Terry Fox Research Institute. In addition, the Foundation has KPIs related to individual and regional event performance, event recruitment and donor engagement.
The Foundation achieved a significant percentage of targets and was able to provide the requested funds to the Research Institute.
United Way of Calgary and Area
www.calgaryunitedway.org
89.0%
A
A
$6.00
A+
A+
10
A
A
A+
A+
A
A
To improve lives and build extraordinary communities by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
1) All that kids can be – support early childhood learning and development; helping kids do well at school and complete high school; supporting kids to make successful transition into adulthood. 2)From Poverty to Possibility – helping families and individuals create sustainable livelihoods; support families and individuals o reduce the risks of vulnerability. 3)Healthy people, strong communities – strengthening a network of services to support healthy communities and residents
United Way of Greater Toronto
www.unitedwaytoronto.com
86.0%
B
B
$12.00
B+
B+
9
A
A
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region
www.myunitedway.ca
81.0%
B-
B-
$11.00
B+
B+
7
A
A
A+
A+
B+
B+
The mission of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is to: Mobilize collective action to create pathways out of poverty.
United Way is working to break the cycle of poverty in the Alberta Capital Region. We have the largest & most extensive network of funded partners, all aligned with our mission to create pathways out of poverty. We work with 50+ social service agencies to deliver 80+ programs, in three areas: Education, Income & Wellness, covering urgent & long-term needs. With financial & volunteer community support we invest donations in social programs to support the most vulnerable people.
All of our funded partners are required provide annual reports on the programs funded by United Way. Agencies are asked to submit information on their overall organization, program updates, program impact, outputs and outcomes as well as demonstrate overall financial stability. All funded partners must demonstrate and report on program impact as it aligns to United Way’s strategic direction, in further ensuring that funded programs are enabling us to deliver on our mission to end poverty.
Results for Education focus: 466,000+ children got support to help them succeed in school. Income focus: 60,000+ people got help with financial stability & independence. Wellness focus: 90,000+ people got help to deal with personal challenges & family struggles.
United Way of the Lower Mainland
www.uwlm.ca
83.0%
B-
B-
$16.00
B
B
11
A
A
A+
A+
B+
B+
To strengthen our community’s capacity to address social issues.
UWLM helps kids be all that they can be by funding evidence-based early childhood development and parent education programs, early years refugee programs, community-school partnerships, after-school programs, and mentoring supports. UWLM helps move people from poverty to possibility through food security and basic needs programs.
Dollars raised, dollars invested in the community. The number of agency partners, number of programs and initiatives funded. The number of children, families and seniors participating in funded evidence-based programs validation of effectiveness of programs through personal stories of lives changed.
140,000 children were helped to get the best start in life; 38,000 counselling sessions were provided to help children overcome challenges. 1.5 million meals and snacks served to families. 64,000 seniors helped to stay connected to their communities. 3,000 seniors enrolled in Better at Home last year. UWLM worked in partnership with 190 agencies, 5000+ volunteers, 6 school districts, 2 universities, 580 employee giving campaigns, 500 unions, & 3 levels of government to strengthen our community.
United Way of Winnipeg
unitedwaywinnipeg.mb.ca
81.0%
B-
B-
$19.00
B-
B-
10
A
A
A+
A+
B
B
To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
Programs and activities are focused in 3 pillar areas: “helping kids be all that they can be”, “moving people from poverty to possibility” and “supporting healthy people and strong communities”. To ensure outcomes in each of these areas we provide stable funding for over 100 agencies operating programs that support the mission. We also convene stakeholders in government, business and community organizations to work on joint initiatives.
All funded agencies are required to report on the outputs and outcomes related to our investment. We track number of agency partners who are meeting their key measures. We do a review of organizational effectiveness of funded agencies at least once a year. We also developed a community indicator system that measures overall community progress on quality of life issues. United Way led programs also report on outcomes
99% of funded agencies are using clearly defined activity measures, indicators and benchmarks. This amount increased from last year as we have embedded outcome review by the Evaluation Manager into the Agency Relations & Allocations (of funding) business process. Looking at measures is part of the funding renewal process.
United Way Ottawa
www.unitedwayottawa.ca
86.0%
A
A
$6.00
A+
A+
3
B
B
A+
A+
A
A
$185,000
Our mission is to bring people and resources together to build a strong, healthy, safe community for all.
In 2015-16, thanks to the generosity of donors, we aim to change 57,200 lives by investing in local programs, services and other initiatives. Through 3 focus areas (All That Kids Can Be, Healthy People, Strong Communities, and Poverty to Possibility) and 10 priorities, we support our city’s most vulnerable. Some of our priorities include ensuring youth succeed in school, helping people with mental health and addiction issues and helping isolated seniors.
“United Way Ottawa uses Results Based Accountability to determine the impact of our investments and work in Ottawa. It’s used to help us ensure we reach our goals. Examples of our outcomes and indicators include: Youth are making positive decisions about drug use (% of youth who reduce or stop using one or more drugs in less than a year),
seniors remain living in their own home (% of seniors who receive supports to remain in their home)”
Youth are making positive decisions about drug use (75% of students in the sample group were able to reduce or stop using one or more drugs during the evaluation. One program saw an 82% reduction of dependent, abusive, or problematic substance use.) Seniors remain living in their own home (5,402 seniors received supports to remain in their home. In one program supporting rural seniors, 85% of participants were able to remain in their home.)
Vancouver Foundation
www.vancouverfoundation.ca
85.0%
B
B
$5.00
A
A
173
D
D
A+
A+
B+
B+
To harness the gifts of energy, ideas, time, and money to make meaningful and lasting impacts in communities. Our purpose is to bring together community assets to address current and emerging community needs.
Grants to charities in diverse fields such as arts and culture, environment, education, health and social development, youth engagement etc.
Project reports from charities we fund; learning cohorts which involve donors, practioners, engaged beneficiaries etc.; community impact surveys such as Vital Signs. Donor satisfaction surveys, investment reports/financial benchmarks, audited financial statements
In 2015, We granted $53.9 million to several thousand charities. Of this amount, 44% was Welfare, 28% Education, 12% Health, 10% Benefits to Community and 5% was Religion (using CRA categories). Tax-receipted donations were $39.6 million, with non-tax receipted gifts of $19.4 million. We earned $82.6 million in investment income.
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
Total compensation of highest paid person at the organization
Mission
Important Programs
How we track progress
How we did against these measures
Alberta Cancer Foundation
www.albertacancer.ca
56.0%
D
D
$44.00
D
D
3
A
A
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
BC Cancer Foundation
www.bccancerfoundation.com
56.0%
D
D
$33.00
D
D
32
A
A
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
www.cbcf.org
57.0%
D
D
$36.00
D
D
14
A
A
A+
A+
C+
C+
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is Canada’s leading community-driven breast cancer charity dedicated to: Funding relevant and innovative research, supporting and advocating for the breast cancer community, and providing credible, unbiased support and information to help empower those affected by breast cancer or at increased genetic risk of developing the disease.
Since our inception in 1986, CBCF has invested over $360 million in breast cancer research, funding more than 1,400 scientific grants. Since the merger of CBCF with Willow Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support in 2016, the Foundation also offers vital support and information programs for people affected by breast cancer or at increased genetic risk of developing the disease. These programs directly impact quality of life and well-being of anyone affected by breast cancer.
CBCF tracks all research grants to monitor publications and patents resulting from our support and monitors changes to clinical guidelines and practice arising from our support. In addition, our health programs track increased knowledge and understanding of breast cancer risk factors and screening, as well as the intention to change behaviours.
Investments made by CBCF have led to progress in breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, and have helped to reduce the mortality rates by 44 per cent since their peak in the mid-1980s and increase the five-year survival rate to 88 per cent.
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
64.0%
C
C
$46.00
D
D
3
B
B
A-
A-
C+
C+
$350,000
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society funds leading cancer research, offers information and support services, engages in prevention activities, and advocates for healthy public policies that help prevent cancer and save lives.
The Canadian Cancer Society measures success by our impact on the quality of cancer research we fund and the number of people we serve with prevention campaigns, quit smoking support, authoritative information about cancer, rides to and from cancer treatments, one-on-one peer support and engagement in the fight against cancer. As well, we work with government to shape healthy public policies. For more on our 2014-15 impact in Canada, visit http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/annual-report
The success of the Canadian Cancer Society in furthering our mission in Canada is outlined in our 2014-15 annual report: http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/annual-report
Canadian Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.ca
61.0%
C-
C-
$38.00
D
D
5
A
A
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
www.cnib.ca
70.0%
B-
B-
$53.00
D
D
6
A
A
B
B
C+
C+
$325,000
CNIB’s mission is to ensure all Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunity to fully participate in life and no Canadian loses their sight due to preventable causes.
Current programs include: Post Vision-Loss Rehabilitation Therapy, Community-Based programs, Public Education and Advocacy, and Literacy and Accessible Publishing.
CNIB is committed to ensuring that our programs and services provide the best possible support for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. CNIB tracks service participation and measures client impact through a variety of means. CNIB used the following key measures in 2015/16: access to service (with the intention of reducing service wait times) and client service hours. CNIB has undertaken extensive work to redevelop a new series of evidence-based outcome measurement processes.
In 2015/16, overall wait times for client service improved by five per cent. In comparison to the previous year, CNIB provided services to approximately the same total number of clients, and saw a two per cent increase in total hours of service provided.
Canadian Red Cross Society
www.redcross.ca
83.0%
A-
A-
$20.00
A-
A-
8
A
A
A-
A-
A-
A-
$322,778
Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and throughout the world.
Working closely with communities in Canada and around the world, the Canadian Red Cross provides preparedness, recovery and health programming. Activities may include first-aid training, psychosocial support, basic health services, recovering lost livelihoods or emergency preparedness activities. We work closely with beneficiaries, local government partners and other humanitarian actors to identify where our help is needed most.
Indicators on beneficiaries reached can be collected on how many people have received life-saving assistance including shelter, health care, food and clean water. Beneficiary surveys and feedback are conducted at various milestones to evaluate the quality of our programming and the impact it has had on those reached. These indicators can include livelihoods restored, improved access to basic health facilities, reduction in mortality rates and loss of life in subsequent emergencies.
Around the world our teams reached over 4.3 Million people in 959 communities through 49 projects in 24 countries. For example, our emergency field hospital provided emergency medical assistance to 4,500 people following an earthquake in Nepal. In Canada our teams helped over 40,000 Canadians after an emergency; trained more than 1 Million Canadians in swimming and water safety; 600,000 in first aid and 220,000 Canadians in emergency preparedness.
Cancer Research Society
src-crs.ca
61.0%
D
D
$35.00
D
D
16
A
A
B
B
C
C
The Cancer Research Society is a national not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to fund research on all types of cancer, thereby contributing to the advancement of science aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating this disease.
The Cancer Research Society (“the Society”) is 100% dedicated to cancer research and, as such, supports the efforts of the country’s best scientists, who make every effort to acquire the necessary knowledge to prevent, detect and treat cancer. To achieve its objectives, the Society is funding projects in two main areas : basic and environment cancer research. Over the last five years, the Society has invested over $62.3 Million in research and has funded over 300 new cancer research initiatives.
All grants are awarded following a strict peer-review process whereby only the best applications are selected. Grants are awarded to researchers conditional upon being informed each time they publish in a peer-reviewed scientific journal acknowledging the Cancer Research Society or when they present their data. Furthermore, each researcher is requested to provide a final report at the end of the funding period and periodically thereafter.
These measures are being strictly adhered to and the Society is quite satisfied with their fulfillment over the last year.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
www.heartandstroke.ca
47.0%
D
D
$61.00
D
D
6
A
A
B
B
C
C
We are committed to having the greatest positive impact on the health of Canadians. We want Canadians to have the precious moments life offers. Our vision: “Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together we will make it happen.” Our mission: prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery, through research, advocacy and health promotion. We are national & volunteer-based, active in communities cross-country and sustained by the generosity of 125K volunteers and 1.4MM donors.
Our most important activities – life-saving research, advocating for healthy public policies & health promotion – deliver impact in our mission priority areas: preventing disease, saving lives and promoting recovery. In 2017, key priorities are funding critical research, advocating for bold children’s health policies, erasing gender bias in heart & brain health, and closing the gap in Indigenous health. Other important programs: FAST signs of stroke campaign, resuscitation, and survivor support.
To ensure our activities are having an impact towards our overall 2020 mission goals we track the following key measures: # researchers funded, breakthrough achievements of funded research, policies changed and/or significant progress made on healthy public policies, # Canadians reached to learn about and establish healthy lifestyle choices and, # survivors and care partners reached to receive needed information and supports.
Invested close to $31 million in life-saving research, supporting nearly 1,000 researchers; We were the first Canadian organization to call for a daily limit on added sugars; We created – along with the Childhood Obesity Foundation – the Marketing to Kids Coalition to advocate to restrict commercial marketing of foods & beverages to Canadian kids; Met with 600+ Canadian survivors & caregivers to help us plan supports for recovery management; More highlights: http://bit.ly/1EEuw8B
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
www.jdrf.ca
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$55.00
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$260,495
Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications
We are currently funding over 25 research projects, including over 10 clinical trials that focus on improving treatment and finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. In addition, we have a community engagement program that provides support and resources for families. We develop youth ambassadors and advocate for greater investments into type 1 diabetes research.
All research projects are monitored against milestones to ensure progress against our investments.
Every project is continuously monitored and research payments are made only when research milestones are achieved.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
www.kidney.ca
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