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STR NGER TOGETHER LEVERAGING OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH 2016 Annual Report STR NGER TOGETHER 01 2016 REVIEW 17 LEADERSHIP 06 SPECIAL THANKS 19 OUR TEAM 08 OUR COMMITMENT 21 ACROSS CANADA 09 FINANCIAL REPORT 2016 REVIEW MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Enhancing our relevance and sustainability coast to coast in 2016, seeking to explore new ways of working together. Regional and AND THE PRESIDENT & CEO For our National Office, United Way Centraide provincial forums aimed to define the future Canada, and local United Way Centraide offices of our Movement’s organizational structure, The United Way Centraide across the country, 2016 was a year focused energizing local leaders to embark on their on increased collaboration and foundational Movement draws its strength own change agendas. change in our Movement structures. In the from our ability to work together ongoing pursuit of our 10-Year Strategic The 2016 Annual General Meeting signaled Directions – aiming to build our relevance the introduction of our new Membership collectively. Our focus on improving and sustainability in a highly competitive and and Trademark License Agreements, and the lives in local communities is rapidly changing environment – we continued approval of a new formula to fund our national our collective work to strengthen the future of work. Each of these developments will continue bolstered by the collaboration our Movement and that of the communities to play a significant role in our accountability to we serve. one another within the Movement, and to our that takes place on a wide variety communities. Transforming for effectiveness of scales – from regional and Building a stronger brand As we strive to increase our impact in local provincial, to national and global. communities, transformation has become 2016 also marked the transition of our three- a word of great meaning to the Movement. year National Marketing and Communications We truly are stronger together. We are transforming the way that we work Strategy, which saw a bold group of over 40 together, modernizing our approach to resource United Ways join together on a journey to invest On behalf of the National Board development, strengthening our brand, in strengthening and differentiating our brand. creating new standards for what it means to By leveraging our learnings and extending our of United Way Centraide Canada, be a United Way Centraide, and redefining our collaborative efforts across the Movement in place in the global United Way network. 2017, we will continue building on these efforts we are pleased to share this 2016 to speak with a stronger and united voice. Our Movement Transformation Program Annual Report. engaged United Ways and Centraides from 1 2016 REVIEW Acting as citizens of the world we continue to deploy our time, resources Together, we are possibility and talents to ensure the wellbeing of those Over the past year, we actively engaged with We are grateful – this year and every year – for displaced or otherwise affected by this disaster. our new federal government, specifically the opportunity to work alongside the talented on the settlement of Syrian refugees in our As United Ways and Centraides continue to staff at United Ways and Centraides across the communities. Working collaboratively to share play a leadership role in addressing these country and for the continued support of our insights among the Movement, within our crises, we demonstrate once again the power donors and volunteers, and our workplaces, sector and with government, the United Way of our Movement working together to resolve agencies and labour partners. As champions Centraide Movement acted as a key contributor our country’s most pressing issues – both in the for the United Way Centraide Movement, you in the Canadian solution to this global issue. short and long-term. are at the heart of what we do. We gain our We also seconded a National Office staff inspiration from your passion for change and Finally, in our first full year of membership member to work alongside European United dedication to improving lives locally. Thank you. with United Way Worldwide, we exchanged Ways addressing the refugee crisis, aiming to tremendous value by working together with Together, in 2017, we will be stronger than ever. exchange knowledge and build strategies for our colleagues around the world. Shared tools, our global network to share. resources and learning opportunities have The devastating fire in Fort McMurray similarly expanded our knowledge base, and we in turn Dennis Jackson Dr. Jacline Nyman galvanized our nation in 2016, and United Ways have contributed unique Canadian capacity to Board Chair, President & CEO, United Way United Way in Alberta took the lead and rallied to support the global United Way network. the community’s recovery and rebuilding needs. Centraide Canada Centraide Canada In partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, 2 $520+ MILLION RAISED BY UNITED WAY CENTRAIDE TO INVEST IN IMPROVING LIVES LOCALLY OUR MISSION OUR VALUES TO IMPROVE Demonstrate trust, integrity, respect, LIVES AND BUILD inclusivity and transparency Energize and inspire volunteerism COMMUNITY and volunteer leadership BY ENGAGING Endorse innovation, partnerships INDIVIDUALS and collective action AND MOBILIZING Provide non-partisan leadership Embrace diversity COLLECTIVE ACTION. 4 104 LOCAL UNITED WAY CENTRAIDE OFFICES IMPLEMENTED SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES SPECIAL THANKS THANKS TO UNITED WAY CENTRAIDE CANADA’S SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS United Way Centraide Canada is We thank the following individuals • Marc Jolicoeur IN-KIND SUPPORT grateful to the individual donors and organizations for their monetary • Ian Keaveney • BLG (Marc Jolicoeur) and outstanding organizations and in-kind support in 2016: • Morant Lewis • Canada Post that have made remarkable • Lee Luxford • Kith & Kin Productions Inc. $10,000 + contributions to support our • Audrey Murray • Mr. L.C. (Skip) Lumley • Ruth Prevost* mission to improve lives and • Jacline Nyman • Michael Parent • KPMG LLP build community by engaging • John Pillar • TAXI • Volvo Car Canada Ltd. individuals and mobilizing • Mario Rodrigue • Transformation by Design collective action. $1,200 TO $9,999 • Motilal Sarjoo (Sarj) NATIONAL MEDIA PARTNERS By contributing to United Way • Stephen A. Baigrie • Punita Shah • Asian Television Network Centraide Canada, our supporters • Jacques Bérubé • Canada Post • Bell Media are helping us act as a national • Margaret S. Billson • Farm Mutual Insurance Pooled • National Post voice on social issues, provide • Yves Choquet Funds • Rogers leadership and support for United • Gennaro Colabatistto • General Mills Inc. • Shaw Media Ways and Centraides across the • Caroline Davis • Love & Light Mercy Fund at the • The Globe and Mail country, and create opportunities • Serge Desrochers Calgary Foundation for a better life for everyone in our • Fran Fendelet • NextEra Energy Canada communities. • Yuri Fulmer • The Philip Smith Foundation • Kelly Harrington • Telus * Legacy gift through insurance policy to benefit United Way Centraide Canada • Dennis Jackson • United Steelworkers 6 1 MILLION+ DONORS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED TO CHANGE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES OUR COMMITMENT OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP At United Way Centraide, we are mindful of In addition to following the standards set by communities across the country. Taking an the significant trust placed in us. Maintaining the Canada Revenue Agency, United Way evidence-based approach to investment, the confidence of our donors and partners Centraide Canada has developed its own leveraging donor gifts with investments from through transparency and by following Transparency, Accountability and Financial partner organizations, engaging hundreds rigorous ethical standards continues to be Reporting policies, which are intended to of thousands of volunteers in support of a top priority. ensure the highest degree of transparency community work, and soliciting pro-bono United Way Centraide has a long history of and accountability when reporting financial services, sponsorships and in-kind donations responsible stewardship of our community’s information by member United Way are just some of the ways we ensure the resources. We continue to be acknowledged Centraide organizations. support of our donors is invested in the most for our best practices promoting United Ways and Centraides strive to ensure effective manner possible. openness and accountability, and make that donor dollars are invested to maximize United Way Centraide Canada is proud to our administrative and fundraising costs community impact. Donating to local United be a member of Imagine Canada, and to available to the public. Ways and Centraides is one of the best ways be recognized for its leadership role in the to drive lasting and positive change in our non-profit sector. 8 FINANCIAL REPORT INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS To the Members of United Way Centraide Canada and United Ways of MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUMMARY Ontario - Les Centraide de l’Ontario FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying summary financial statements of United Way Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the Centraide Canada and United Ways of Ontario - Les Centraide de audited financial statements on the basis described in note 1. l’Ontario, which comprise the summary statements of financial position AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY as at December 31, 2016 and the summary statements of operations and changes in net