For ourselves and many of our friends and clients, the past few months have been challenging. While the times we’re living in call out for urgent action, the pull to reconnect with family and friends, and to take time to rest and recharge has been strong too. This tension has left many of us running […]
Happy Holidays from SIA
As we end this year we find ourselves reflective. Appreciating the impact of our friends, colleagues, and partners on our shared communities. We are grateful for the social and environmental change we have seen organizations and collectives make over the past year. Although broader society has seen many challenges in 2022, it is clear to us […]
Farewell and Thank you to Lynn Fergusson
Dear friends and colleagues, As the season’s transition, Social Impact Advisors is also entering a time of change. Lynn Fergusson has made a difficult decision to move on from our firm to explore new possibilities. We know she’s looking forward to taking some time to explore how and where to best leverage her skills and […]
Recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 2022
Friday, September 30 marks Canada’s second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action #80. In response to calls for reconciliation, our organization has taken the following actions to deepen our learning, listen, and recognize the shared history of our nation. Provide employees with a paid day off, with the expectation […]
Constant Strategic Innovation at the Centre for Social Innovation, or CSI at CSI.
In this conversation with Tonya Surman, CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation, or CSI, we hear about the effect of COVID on their core social purpose coworking space and significant strategic changes happening at CSI. We see the value of CSi (and other nonprofits) owning real estate, unpack SI Canada’s new role, learn about […]