The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) Foundation has achieved accreditation from Imagine Canada, a significant milestone that underscores its dedication to excellence in the nonprofit sector. The accreditation enhances donor trust by highlighting the Foundation’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
CEO Susan McLean praised the hard work and dedication of the SMGH Foundation staff for reaching this achievement. The accreditation followed a rigorous independent peer review, which assessed the Foundation on 73 standards. These standards covered key areas such as board governance, financial transparency, ethical fundraising, staff management, and volunteer involvement.
Earning the Imagine Canada Trustmark signals to donors and volunteers that their contributions are in trustworthy hands. Bruce MacDonald, CEO of Imagine Canada, commended the accredited organizations for their leadership in transparency and integrity. This accomplishment further solidifies SMGH Foundation’s reputation as a leader in nonprofit excellence.
“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
“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 nonprofit sector.”
Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada
About Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada is the umbrella organization for the charitable and nonprofit sector. Its mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits 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 nonprofit infrastructure and engagement, where social, economic, and environmental justice is advanced through collective advocacy and action; and a charitable and nonprofit sector supports and cultivates diverse, inclusive, just and equitable communities. Imagine Canada is working towards a sector that is truly representative of the communities that it works with, that provides radically inclusive workplaces to employees and volunteers of all backgrounds, and that advances systems change.
Peer-review Process and Compliance
Our policies and procedures in the five areas of compliance were evaluated by a group of volunteers from the sector and were found to be compliant with the Standards. Accredited organizations are required to complete full reaccreditation on a five-year basis. Compliance and continuous improvement during the accreditation period are supported through a reporting process that requires organizations to submit evidence demonstrating selected standards are being met.
About Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation
Through community philanthropy, SMGH Foundation supports patient care, and the equipment needs at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital. As a charitable organization SMGH Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the delivery of quality health care to the people of Strathroy and surrounding communities. The SMGH Foundation was incorporated as a registered charity in 1989 with the objective to encourage, manage and receive donations that support the needs of SMGH
About Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) is a medium size community hospital located in Strathroy, ON. The hospital is committed to exceptional patient/family/caregiver care and experiences and meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
Written by: C. Soares/SMGH Foundation