Join the Citizens' Agenda Fund
Our work is not possible without you
People are the heart and soul of the
Council of Canadians. As an independent,
non-partisan citizens’ advocacy
organization, the Council refuses all
government and corporate funding
in favour of the volunteer energy and
generous support of everyday people
from across the country. Quite simply,
our work would not be possible without
you.
Progressive policies on clean water,
climate and trade justice, and strengthened
public health care will not come
without a lot of work. Achieving such
profound change demands years
of active public engagement from
informed and committed citizens.
Sustaining this work over the long
term requires considerable funding.
The generosity of ordinary people
ensures our research, public education
activities and campaigns remain
proudly independent.
Our day-to-day fundraising activities
are vital to keeping our current campaigns
running, but little is left over to
meet the needs of a crucial piece of
our work: building for the long term.
So in 1996, with the support of a
small but passionate group of founding
members, the Council of Canadians
launched an ambitious new initiative
called the Citizens’ Agenda Fund (CAF).
Leadership-level donations from CAF
members enable us to broaden our
research capacity, develop far-reaching
public education strategies, and
expand our cross-Canada network of
local chapters. CAF initiatives such as
these play a vital role in strengthening
the effectiveness of the Council’s current
work.
With all we have accomplished
together, there is still much to do. If
you haven’t already done so, please
consider joining the Citizens’ Agenda
Fund. Anyone can become a CAF
member with an annual gift of $500
or more, or $40 or more on our
monthly-giving Canada Plan.
For more information about becoming
a CAF member, including membership
benefits, please contact Hélène
Bertrand, Major Gifts Officer, at 1-800-
387-7177, or by e-mail at hbertrand@
canadians.org. Join the Citizens' Agenda Fund here.
As we reflect on our successes through
2011, and look forward to even more
positive social change in the future,
we give special thanks and recognition
to our CAF members.
