The pandemic: some sources of information and inspiration, and our thanks.
March 19, 2020
This is very short episode, given where we are in Canada (and around the world) with the CoVid19 pandemic. Good information is really important in an emergency- we have been relying on many of our partners and friends and clients, and our leaders in Canada, for information. The following are…
Impact Measurement Opportunity: Support from Innoweave
March 13, 2020
We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with the McConnell Foundation’s Innoweave initiative to pilot a new Impact Measurement coaching stream for nonprofits and charities. Perhaps you already know what you intend to achieve as an organization…you may already have a Theory of Change. Do you need help in measuring the impact you’re making?…
Youth Leadership with Tamer Ibrahim of the Laidlaw Foundation
January 27, 2020
In this episode, Sally speaks with Tamer Ibrahim of the Laidlaw Foundation about Youth Collective Impact, or Youth CI. Tamer is the manager of Youth CI at Laidlaw and also sits on the board of directors at the ‘For Youth Initiative’: a non-profit organization that has served, inspired and advocated…
Sharing hope, joy and gifts
December 22, 2019
The best part of winter is beginning- longer days and clearer skies. Our best wishes for a beautiful holiday season with your family and friends and sunny days ahead in 2020. As we reflect on the year that is coming to a close, and plan for what looks to be an…
Bold thinking on systems change in Canada, with Bill Young
October 19, 2019
In this episode of Impact Conversations, Bill Young, the founder of Social Capital Partners, joins Lynn to talk about creating impact in systems. Bill’s extensive business experience and social enterprise successes have given him some important insights about learning through experimentation, pivoting as ideas and opportunities present themselves, and trusting…
A model for engaging the next generation in philanthropy, with Aneil Gokhale
August 13, 2019
Lynn and Aneil discuss the Toronto Community Foundation’s Vision 2020, likened to a philanthropic and co-op MBA program. This popular program breaks the Community Foundation mold, enabling a younger generation of philanthropists to identify and support the causes that matter to them. Lynn and Aneil also discuss the social impact…
Funding for Impact, with Mike Mikulak
January 10, 2019
Lynn interviews Mike Mikulak from the United Way of Halton & Hamilton. Their conversation delves into the responsibilities of funder organizations and the benefits of collective impact projects. Mike speaks candidly about the tensions amongst the United Way’s funding priorities. Resources: United Way of Halton & Hamilton: www.uwhh.ca Mike Mikulak…
Getting Started in Collective Impact
March 31, 2017
I have spent most of my career working in corporate settings, and have spent the past 7 years consulting in the non-profit sector. Since leaving corporate Canada, I have learned a lot about how successful strategy differs in this sector and a lot more about how it’s the same. Setting…