Root causes and sustainable futures, with Wendy Rinella
May 2, 2019
Wendy Rinella thinks of impact as moving people from a place where they are unsustainable, to sustainable. She shares with Lynn how the Oakville Community Foundation uses data to target solutions where they are needed most. Resources: The Oakville Community Foundation: https://www.theocf.org “A Place to Call Home” Report: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=11038 Wendy…
Hamilton Healthy Birth Weights Coalition, with Vanessa Parlette
April 18, 2019
The audio quality of this episode is a little patchier than we’d like at the beginning. Keep listening, it’s worth it. Vanessa Parlette reflects on the successes of the Hamilton Healthy Birth Weights Coalition. She and Sally discuss the broad community engagement in the work and how they engaged meaningfully…
The Together Project, with Anna Hill and Andrew Lusztyk
March 21, 2019
In this episode, we speak with Anna Hill & Andrew Lusztyk. They are co-directors and co-founders of the Together Project: a community-led project that connects refugee newcomers and Canadians, to build stronger, more integrated communities. We discuss the evolution of this grassroots citizens’ initiative, including their fit in the broader network…
The B Corp Movement, with Kasha Huk
March 7, 2019
March is B Corp month in Canada and the USA! In this special episode, we speak with Kasha Huk, Country Manager for Canada at B Lab. Kasha shares with us the purpose of the global B Corp movement, and how they are changing what it means to be a good…
Community Bonds, with David Cork
February 21, 2019
David Cork, Executive Director of Tapestry Community Capital, is an expert on community bonds. He tells us how Tapestry supports other not-for-profit organizations and co-ops to issue and manage community bonds, when a community bond is appropriate, and the three ingredients of a bond-worthy project. Resources: Tapestry Community Capital: http://tapestrycapital.ca/…
B Corps and the Value of Relationships, with Jonathan Bennett
February 7, 2019
Jonathan Bennett of Laridae Communications speaks with Sally about his firm’s values. He tells us the ways in which Laridae’s mission and culture are aligned with B Corp principles, and he explains why consulting is about listening and relationships. Jonathan and Sally also discuss Laridae’s experiences learning from first nations….
Educating Donors, with Julie Werry
January 25, 2019
Sally chats with Julie Werry, an expert fundraiser and consultant advising nonprofits and philanthropists. Julie shares the power of storytelling to educate donors, and the importance of trusting organizations to achieve their intended impact. Resources: Julie Werry on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julie-werry-456a197/ Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors:…
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…
Season’s Greetings, from Social Impact Advisors
December 13, 2018
In this brief episode, Sally, Lynn and Cameron reflect on their experiences in podcasting. We also discuss the intention behind our podcast, and what’s to come in 2019. We’ll take a break for the holidays and resume with a new episode on Thursday January 10th. Happy holidays! Check out this…
Bringing Strategy to Life, with Shelley Zuckerman
November 29, 2018
Sally interviews Shelley Zuckerman of the North York Community House, an organization that supports its community members to settle, thrive and lead. They discuss the process of defining NYCH’s intended impact and aligning the organization to its impact in the broader community. Shelley also tells us about NYCH’s continuous effort…