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Imagine Canada's research publications are leading studies on statistics and trends affecting the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Canada. This includes summarizing how individuals and corporations contribute funds, gifts, volunteer resources and other forms of support to charitable and nonprofit organizations.

  2011

Imagine Canada's Sector Monitor, vol. 1 no. 3. Visit the Sector Monitor page for additional resources from this edition of the survey.

 

  2010

Imagine Canada's Sector Monitor, vol. 1 no. 1

Imagine Canada's Sector Monitor, vol. 1 no. 2. Visit the Sector Monitor page for additional resources from this edition of the survey.

Insights for Strategic Corporate Fundraising: Further findings from the Canada Survey of Business Contributions to Community. Steven Ayer, Imagine Canada, 2010.

 

  2009

Caring Canadians, involved Canadians : highlights from the 2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating . Michael Hall ... [et al.]. Statistics Canada, 2009. Visit the Giving & Volunteering site for more resources from this edition of the CSGVP.

Perspectives on fundraising : what charities report to the Canada Revenue Agency / Steven M. Ayer, Michael H. Hall, Lindsey Vodarek. Imagine Canada, 2009. (Available online)

 

  2008

Corporate community investment practices, motivations and challenges : findings from the Canada Survey of Business Contributions to Community / Michael H. Hall ... [et al.]. Imagine Canada, c2008.

 

  2007

Business contributions to Canadian communities : findings from a qualitative study of current practices / Michael H. Hall, M. Easwaramoorthy, Wyanne Sandler. Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

Charitable gifts of securities : implications for Canadian organizations. Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

Effective knowledge transfer & exchange for nonprofit organizations : a framework / Fataneh Zarinpoush, Shirley Von Sychowski, Julie Sperling. Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

Knowledge transfer and exchange among the nonprofit organizations funded by the Knowledge Development Centre and the Community Support Centre, 2002-2005 / Fataneh Zarinpoush ... [et al.]. Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

Leadership perspectives : interviews with leaders of Canada's charities and nonprofit organizations / Fataneh Zarinpoush, Michael H. Hall. Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

Philanthropic success stories in Canada / Julie Sperling, Michael H. Hall. Imagine Canada, 2007. (Available online)

 

  2006

Building blocks for strong communities : a profile of small- and medium-sized organizations in Canada / Glenn Gumulka, Stephen Hay, David Lasby. Toronto : Imagine Canada ; Ottawa : Canadian Policy Research Networks, 2006. (Available online)

Building blocks for strong communities : key findings and recommendations / Mark Goldenberg. Toronto : Imagine Canada ; Ottawa : Canadian Policy Research Networks, 2006. (Available online)

Caring Canadians, involved Canadians : highlights from the 2004 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating / Michael Hall ... [et al.]. Ottawa : Statistics Canada, 2006. (Available online)

Greater than the sum of our parts : community conversations : summary report / Voluntary Sector Awareness Project. Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2006. (Available online)

Investing in citizens and communities : a submission on the community nonprofit sector of Canada to the Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions under the Federal Accountability Action Plan, 2006 / prepared by Imagine Canada ; [written by Teri Kirk]. [Toronto] : Imagine Canada, 2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Alberta : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / by Robert Roach. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Atlantic Canada : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / Penelope M. Rowe. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in British Columbia : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / by Vic Murray. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Territories : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / prepared for Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector Organization of Manitoba by Sid Frankel. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Ontario : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / Katherine Scott ... [et al.]. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Quebec : regional highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / Denis Bussières ... [ et al.] ; editor Richard Nicol. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

Planning and infrastructure challenges of nonprofit and voluntary organizations. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

A portrait of religious organizations in Canada. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

A portrait of social services organizations in Canada. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

A portrait of sports and recreation organizations in Canada. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

Project evaluation guide for nonprofit organizations : fundamental methods and steps for conducting project evaluation / Fataneh Zarinpoush. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

Strengthening the capacity of nonprofit and voluntary organizations to serve Canadians : recommendations based on the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations / Cathy Barr ... [et al.]. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2006. (Available online)

 

  2005

The Canadian nonprofit and voluntary sector in comparative perspective/ Michael H. Hall ... [et al.]. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2005.

The capacity challenges of nonprofit and voluntary organizations in rural Ontario / Susan Stowe and Cathy Barr. Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2005.

Cornerstones of community : highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organization : 2003 revised / [Michael Hall ... et al.]. [Rev. ed.] Ottawa : Statistics Canada, Small Business and Special Surveys Division, 2005.

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Alberta. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Atlantic Canada. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in British Columbia. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Territories. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Ontario. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Quebec. Toronto : Imagine Canada, [2005].

Volunteer value calculator. [Toronto] : Imagine Canada, c2005.

Who are managers of volunteers? / Fataneh Zarinpoush, Cathy Barr, Jason Moreton. Toronto : Imagine Canada, c2005.

 

  2004

Corporate volunteer programs : maximizing employee motivation and minimizing barriers to program participation / Evelina J. Rog, S. Mark Pancer, Mark C. Baetz. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, c2004.

Employer-supported volunteering. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, c2004.

The giving and volunteering of seniors. New ed. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, 2004, c2003.

The giving and volunteering of youth. New ed. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, 2004, c2003.

Managers of volunteers : a profile of the profession / [Fataneh Zarinpoush, Cathy Barr, & Jason Moreton]. Toronto : [Canadian Centre for Philanthropy], c2004.

Motivations and barriers to giving. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, c2004.

Motivations and barriers to volunteering. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, c2004.

Motivations for volunteering with youth-oriented programs : a report / Harold A. Riemer ... [et al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, c2004.

The rural charitable sector research initiative : a portrait of the nonprofit and voluntary sector in rural Ontario / Cathy Barr ... [et al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

Where Canadians donate : donating by type of organization / David Lasby and David McIver. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

Where Canadian volunteer : volunteering by type of organization / David Lasby and David McIver. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

Giving and volunteering : the role of religion / Larry McKeown … [et. al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

The philanthropic spirit in Canada : motivations and barriers / David Lasby. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

The volunteer spirit in Canada : motivations and barriers / David Lasby. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

Tax credits and donations. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Research Program, c2004.

Understanding Canadian volunteers : using the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating to build your volunteer program / Norah McClintock. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

Understanding Canadian donors : using the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating to build your fundraising program / Norah McClintock. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004.

 

  2003

Assessing performance : evaluation practices & perspectives in Canada's voluntary sector / Michael H. Hall ... [et al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2003.

The capacity to serve : a qualitative study of the challenges facing Canada's nonprofit and voluntary organizations / Michael Hall ... [et al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2003.

Citizen re:generation : understanding active citizen engagement among Canada's information age generations / Robert Barnard, Denise Andrea Campbell, Shelley Smith ; with contributions from Don Embuldeniya. Toronto : D-Code, c2003.

Survey of managers of volunteer resources : final report / prepared by Environics Research Group. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2003.

 

  2002

An analysis of Canadian philanthropic support for international development and relief / Don Embuldeniya, David Lasby, Larry McKeown. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2002.

Voluntary health organizations in Canada : public involvement and support : results from the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating / David M. Lasby, Don K. Embuldeniya. Ottawa : Voluntary Sector and Strategic Frameworks Unit, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada; Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2002.

 

  2001

An environmental scan on volunteering and improving volunteering / Michael Hall ... [et al.]. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2001.

Caring Canadians, involved Canadians : highlights from the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating / Michael Hall, Larry McKeown, Karen Roberts. Ottawa : Statistics Canada, 2001

Exploring the health, strength, and impact of Canada's civil society / Don K. Embuldeniya. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2001.

Scan of research on public attitudes towards the voluntary sector : final report / Winston Husbands, A-J McKechnie, Fleur Leslie. Toronto : Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2001.