About the Foundation
Administration, from the Latin word meaning “to serve”, can be defined as the management
of the affairs of the enterprise to
achieve (or “serve”) its objectives.
CFPA, first incorporated in 1981 and granted
charitable status in 1984,was founded to
encourage the production of educational
materials for professional administrators. Our
intention, in so doing,was to raise the level of
skill and professionalism of those engaged in
all facets of administration. These areas
include: corporate secretaryship, corporate
law, corporate governance,public administration,
accounting, records management and,
lately, information systems.
The Foundation has funded a number of
research projects over the years, and has
financially supported the writing of several
course texts and manuals. In keeping with
our mandate, all materials created or developed
with Foundation money are licensed to
any interested party.
Mission Statement
To raise the professional level of
administrative practice in Canada
through research, education,
communication and support.
Giving
The Foundation is heavily supported by
Private donations. Personal or Corporate
donations are an excellent way to express
your desire to further the development of
professional administration in Canada
Donations may also be made “in memoriam”
and through planned giving. The
Foundation Office or your financial
advisor will be able to provide more
information on either program.
Sir Henry Slaby
Endowment Fund
This fund was created by, and named
for, Sir Henry Slaby, who has been
prominent in the Polish-Canadian
community. In addition to his very
generous initial donation, the Fund
seeks support from those interested in
education of young people in all areas
of administration.
Grants
In support of its Mission Statement, the
Foundation has made grants to aid the
development of educational materials, the
holding of professional development
conferences and research into the nature
of professional administration. Specific
grants have included:
- Support for course development in
corporate and municipal law, and
public administration;
- Research to define administration as a
profession;
- Conferences on in-service professional
development held in Montreal, Ottawa,
Peterborough (Trent University),
Toronto and Calgary;
- Publication of manuals on secretarial
practice for the not-for-profit sector
and small business enterprises.
The Foundation solicits proposals and
applications for grants to support
research or for educational activities in
the general area of the administrative
profession. Applications are considered
by the Board of Directors. For further
information, contact the CFPA office.
Objectives
- To strengthen the administrative profession in Canada
- To unite administrative sub-specialties within the
larger, general context of the administration profession
- To make available descriptions of what constitutes
good administration
- To promote a professional approach to the
administrative role
- To strengthen the numerous professional associations
in administration; both those that focus on
administrative specialties, and those in general
administrative practice
- To promote ethical standards for the administrative
practitioner
- To assist substantially in the professional development
of administrators
Promoting excellence in
professional administration in
Canada through:
- Research into administrative practice
- Grants for administrative projects
- Publications
- Contact between professional bodies
- Professional development
- Promoting communication amongst
- administrative specialists
- Education
- Promoting the Profession of Administration
Donation Form
Please download the donation form (PDF Format) to make a contribution to the Canadian Foundation for Professional Administrators. A charitable receipt for tax purposes will be issued to you. We are grateful for your support of Professional Administration in Canada.
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