Written By the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation
STRATHROY - The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation) proudly announces its recent accreditation from Imagine Canada, a distinguished recognition that highlights the Foundation’s commitment to excellence and accountability in the non-profit sector.
“In an era where donor confidence and operational transparency are paramount, this accreditation marks a significant step for the SMGH Foundation. Our staff’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability has been pivotal in reaching this milestone. Their relentless effort ensures that we deliver maximum impact to our community while maintaining the trust of our donors and stakeholders. This accreditation not only validates our commitment to transparency and accountability but also strengthens the trust and confidence of our donors and community partners. I am incredibly proud of our staff, whose hard work and dedication made this achievement possible.” Susan McLean, CEO, SMGH Foundation
The road to this achievement involved a rigorous independent peer review evaluation process, assessing the SMGH Foundation against 73 stringent standards covering key areas such as board governance, financial transparency, ethical fundraising, staff management, and volunteer involvement. This accreditation is a great accomplishment which reflects not only the Foundation’s commitment to these high standards but also its pursuit of organizational excellence. The Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation Trustmark lets donors and volunteers know that when supporting an organization their goodwill is in good hands.
“On the journey toward great governance, organizations pursue accreditation as a public testament to their commitment to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. We offer our sincere congratulations to the newly accredited and re-accredited organizations, key players in our standards community of close to 280 organizations nationwide. By achieving accreditation, these organizations have solidified themselves as leaders in integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the non-profit sector.” Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada.
About Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada is the umbrella organization for the charitable and non-profit sector. Its mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and non-profits so they can better serve individuals and communities both here and around the world. It envisions a Canada where thriving communities are fueled by strong non-profit infrastructure and engagement, where social, economic, and environmental justice is advanced through collective advocacy and action; and a charitable and non-profit sector supports and cultivates diverse, inclusive, just and equitable communities.
