Generation “Y am I so worried about money?”
Barter Babe 1.0 Shannon Simmons As founder of The Barter Babes Project, I provide young women with financial advice in exchange for a bartered good/service rather than a fee. I never thought of myself as a social entrepreneur before. But now, upon consideration, I’m...
Toronto for Acumen Launches its Chapter with Dignity in Focus
In November, Toronto for Acumen held Dignity in Focus, a photo-auction benefiting Acumen Fund and held in partnership with Nuru Project. We are thrilled to announce that the event raised $10,000 and drew in a crowd of 180 people interested in learning more about...
Return on Social Investment: An investor’s perspective
{jcomments on} As a business person, you tend to be head down, focused on the business that you are responsible for and taking care of your family. Periodically, someone knocks on your door and asks you to contribute to their particular worthy cause. You either say no...
Walking for Change: my 8-month trek in support of Kiva.org
{jcomments on} I was at a coffee shop working on a college essay in Denver, CO. This dirt covered uncombed young man stumbles in at 11pm. He sits right next to me and starts sharing his experiences walking across the USA w/a local friend. My heart feels...Give a gift with meaning
* A special message from UniversalGiving™ With the holidays approaching, days are getting shorter and to-do lists are growing longer. In among the many holiday tasks, looking for presents for loved ones is an important one for many people. The holiday season...
Women-led businesses have the power to transform
Why supporting SMEs supports women Amidst all the global effort and resources aimed at improving the lives of women, there is one vehicle for change that does not often figure into the discussion: the businesses that employ them. Small and medium sized enterprises...
BC: The Vermont of Canada?
Community Interest Companies Consultation by the BC Ministry of Finance By Stacey Corriveau On October 20, the BC Ministry of Finance announced that it is, “considering amendments to the Business Corporations Act to allow for the incorporation of a new...
Social Finance: A National Imperative and Nascent Opportunity
By Ilse Treurnicht Originally published in socialfinance.ca Canada, like many other jurisdictions, is at an innovation crossroads. Governments are faced with tough choices as the global economy finds a new normal, against the backdrop of increasingly complex societal...