The charitable and nonprofit sector has a remarkable story to tell. In addition to contributing to the fabric of society we are a significant economic force and our organizations have played a pivotal role in building and defining our nation.
Yet we have not always been successful in sharing this story with Canadians. Imagine Canada is working with a broad cross section of organizations to create a New Narrative about the role and contributions of the sector as a whole.
We see the creation of this new narrative - a broader understanding of the sector and its impact - as the foundation of everything that we need to do.
Join Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director, Pillar Nonprofit Network and Stephen Faul, Vice President, Strategic Communications and Business Development, Imagine Canada, as they discuss the next steps in Imagine Canada’s National Engagement Strategy, with a broad cross section of organizations creating a new narrative about roles and contributions, and about the legitimacy and trustworthiness of the sector as a whole. The narrative will be foundational – consistent messaging that is relevant and adaptable to all our subsectors.
Target Audience
Anyone working or volunteering with the charitable sector especially those interested in shifting Canadians' understanding of the sector.
About the Facilitators
Stephen Faul is Vice President, Strategic Communications and Business Development at Imagine Canada. Prior to joining Imagine Canada in 2011, Stephen held senior positions at Second Harvest, Operation Eyesight, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada; The Kidney Foundation, the Royal Ontario Museum; and the Addiction Research Foundation. Stephen is also an annual guest speaker at York University’s Nonprofit Management Program. He holds a certificate in marketing for nonprofit organizations from Carlton University and began his career as a broadcast journalist.
Michelle Baldwin is Executive Director of Pillar Nonprofit Network. Michelle is a strong community advocate with extensive experience in nonprofit management, social innovation, communications, and fundraising.Michelle previously held positions with the Brain Tumour Foundation and Thames Valley Children’s Centre. She currently serves on the Boards of Huron University College and Emerging Leaders, serves on the London Health Sciences Community Advisory Council, and is the local Peace Bus Coordinator for Children International Summer Villages. Michelle’s personal mission is to be a community synergizer that enriches the lives of others.