Good ideas are common in the marketplace. But it is the right combination of vision, resources and hard work that drives a good idea to its realization. Recognizing a landmark capacity-building innovation for the not-for-profit sector, OTF awarded a Province-Wide grant of $804,900 over five years to Imagine Canada, formerly the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy.

On September 20, 2005, Imagine Canada and OTF joined forces to launch the first stage of a great project, matched by some substantial support. A full cast of leaders in the not-for-profit and voluntary sectors were on hand for the live, on-screen launch by Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture, and Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services.

As part of this new initiative, Imagine Canada will partner with 16 community organizations throughout Ontario to launch the Nonprofit Library Network. This interactive web-based initiative will identify what resources these organizations require in order to establish a network of information providers throughout the province.

"Canada's charities and nonprofit organizations do important work in their communities," says Georgina Steinsky-Schwartz, president and CEO of Imagine Canada. "The Nonprofit Library Network will provide these organizations with more direct services and better access to information."

Minister Meilleur commented: "This truly exciting initiative will allow the not-for-profit sector work and grow together in a virtual way."

OTF is pleased to support the creation of an immeasurably meaningful resource and a legacy of innovation for years to come. The content-rich, easily accessible web-based resource can be accessed at www.nonprofitscan.ca