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5 Social Enterprises Making Canada Proud
These students of social innovation chose Canada’s top 5 social enterprises. Drum roll please…
3 Collaborative Practices for Advancing Social Impact
Need help bringing diverse people together to collectively address complex challenges like inequality and climate change? Read on.
Maximizing Human, Social & Climate Impact in Canada: In convo with Aatif Baskanderi of Northpine Foundation
How one foundation is helping underinvested and underserved communities thrive and flourish
Little is Being Done to Shift Gender Norms. The Time to Act is Now
Women entrepreneurs should be able to thrive. Yet they are bound by outdated expectations.
PETA Launches $1 Million Vegan Wool Challenge
With $1 million offer, the organization is determined to save sheep and incentivize clothing designers
Can India’s New Plastic Waste Regulations be a Model for other Countries to Follow?
India’s new approach to reducing plastic waste may demonstrate that regulations can be a powerful force for change
Documentary Series ‘Great Lakes Untamed’ is a Stunning Look at the Fragility of Nature
Three-part landmark documentary series showcases the natural history of the world’s largest and most important watershed
Facilitating Social Impact: David Upton of Common Good Solutions
On his retirement, David Upton looks back on a career supporting social impact and reflects on the challenges and priorities ahead
How Complex Manufacturers Can Help Build a Circular Economy
These practical steps can help manufacturers apply the circular economy model across their supply chains.
In Search of Conscious Travel: Tyson Sadler & Melissa Matlow of The Last Tourist
Conservation expert & film director discuss new documentary that highlights the downsides of mass tourism
How a Small Business Owner Brought Mobile Showers to the Streets
Power of a Shower brings Radical Hospitality® to epicenter of homelessness in California
Hope in Ukraine: A faith-based microfinance institution on the frontlines of war
Our writer checks in on Nadiya, a small microfinance institution in Ukraine whose name means “Hope”
Asleep at the Wheel: ESG and capital market apathy
We need courage, leadership, vision, creativity, and greater risk-taking to solve humanity’s primary challenges
Finding Beauty & Purpose in Discarded Objects: In conversation with the director of Scrap
A fascinating look at the resourceful people who collect, restore and repurpose the items we leave behind
How We’re Disrupting the Ticketing Industry & Creating Impact
To date, we have transformed over $1 million of annoying booking fees into helping disadvantaged children around the world
Want Your Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Succeed? These 7 tips can help
There are important details to consider when starting a new social impact initiative that can make or break the collaborative effort
Supporting Sustainable Tourism in Africa: Ben Peterson of Purple Elephant Ventures
Social entrepreneur & venture capitalist Ben Peterson shares his mission of making Africa’s tourism ecosystem the biggest and boldest in the world
Advancing Voluntary Carbon Markets: Another tool to combat the effects of human activity on our planet
VCMs have emerged as important instruments that can work with mandatory mechanisms to meet emissions targets
Lenders Missing Out On Growing Market of Women of Color Entrepreneurs
The fact that women of color are underserved by lenders is an equity problem and missed opportunity – and an entirely fixable situation
Don’t Wait! Make the World a Better Place Now: Why I’m giving away most of my net worth
What would you do if you learned that you might have just a few years to live?
This Entrepreneur is Tackling the Sanitation Challenge with Sustainable Toilets
These eco-friendly toilets may revolutionize sanitation systems across the globe
Second-Chance Hiring is Good for Business. Here’s Why
This CEO watched his business grow over 100% since the beginning of the pandemic thanks to his Bounce Back! program
Amplifying Climate Solutions: In conversation with Grounded founder, Julia Jackson
Grounded is a community for action and viable solutions that can mitigate the worst impacts of our climate emergency
Why You Should Focus on Team Building Even When Your Team is Working Well
Team building not only helps address problems when they arise; it can pro-actively resolve issues that can cause future conflict
Podcasts
Investing in Women: Beth Bengtson of Working for Women
This social entrepreneur is using a unique model to help women overcome barriers to financial independence. Listen to her story
When Tech Meets Hope: Tomer Cohen of Tech2Peace
Social enterprise brings together Israelis and Palestinians for training in high-tech and entrepreneurship & dialogue in conflict and peace-building
In Defense of Animals: Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice
This lawyer believes that improving the rights and protection of animals is one of the new social justice challenges of our time
Facilitating Social Impact: David Upton of Common Good Solutions
On his retirement, David Upton looks back on a career supporting social impact and reflects on the challenges and priorities ahead
In Search of Conscious Travel: Tyson Sadler & Melissa Matlow of The Last Tourist
Conservation expert & film director discuss new documentary that highlights the downsides of mass tourism
Championing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Alan Kriss of Specialisterne
How we’re creating more equitable and inclusive opportunities for all
Investing in Women: Marissa Bronfman of Kizmet Impact Capital
This entrepreneur-turned-impact investor is on a mission to level the funding playing field
Igniting Brighter Futures for Young Mothers: Laura Zumdahl of Bright Endeavors
Candle-making business helps young mothers overcome poverty through job training and skills development
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