Building Resilience And Focus In 2023
February 23, 2023
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…
Happy Holidays from SIA
December 16, 2022
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,…
Farewell and Thank you to Lynn Fergusson
October 26, 2022
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…
Recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 2022
September 30, 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…
New Nonprofit Resources September 2022
September 22, 2022
Centre for Social Innovation – A Learnings Report Back: Ten Principles Of MultisolvingOver the last six months, Social Innovation Canada engaged over 100 participants in a case study game, and surveyed them after about their insights on what they learned. Check out the findings compiled by Paluck Kohli, which includes ten insights…
Welcoming our newest Senior Associate Rania Younes
September 1, 2022
We are delighted to welcome Rania Younes to our Social Impact Advisors Team. Rania has 17 years of experience and solid skills in client and stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, inclusive design, and research. Throughout the span of her career in strategic communication, not-for-profit operations, and business development, and her studies at…
Innoweave Impact and Strategic Clarity Funding Deadline Aug 15, 2022
August 9, 2022
We are excited to share Innoweave has an upcoming Impact and Strategic Clarity Expression of Interest and Request for Funding deadline – Monday, August 15th. In 2022, Innoweave is expanding its available funding with the intention of increasing the number and diversity of charities and nonprofit participants across Canada. We encourage you to forward…
Client Congratulations July 2022
July 18, 2022
We are pleased to congratulate the Food Justice Collaborative, led by FoodShare Toronto, on their completion of the Laidlaw Foundation’s Youth Collective Impact Planning module. We look forward to cheering you on as you work with BIPOC youth in Toronto to provide gainful employment, enable entrepreneurs and diversify representation in the food sector. In…
Upcoming Opportunities & Support July 2022
July 15, 2022
Strengthening Community Capacity to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing: COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program – Applications due July 29The Canadian Red Cross has announced the Strengthening Community Capacity to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing: COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program. This new grant program is intended to…
New Nonprofit Resources this Month July 2022
July 14, 2022
Solidarity, Not Pridewashing – How Companies Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community All Year LongB the Change explores ways to move beyond Pridewashing to create authentic policies and communications that support LGBTQ+ equality not only in the month of June but throughout the year. Click here to read the article. Ontario Nonprofit…