by Trico | Feb 28, 2012 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta
As a step towards our goal of broadening our reach into the community, the Trico Charitable Foundation, enp-ab and enp-bc are partnering to make it easier to attend “Building Your Social Enterprise” workshops in your area. Alberta based non-profits are able to register and attend enp-bc workshops in Kimberley, Valemount and Dawson Creek. The workshop provides participants with an overview of social enterprise and once completed, Alberta organizations are then eligible to apply for enp-ab grant funding. Register...
by Trico | Feb 1, 2012 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta
There are different legal structures that social enterprises can operate under, but its not always clear where the boundaries are blurry and where they are clear. Join us for a morning session with David Ross, tax lawyer with Burnet, Duckworth, and Palmer, as he guides us through when non-profits and charities can earn revenue and when they can not. This Social is for organizations currently operating a social enterprise, organizations that are considering starting generating revenue, and those broadly interested in how the social enterprise legal field is developing. Our Social Enterprise Socials give you an opportunity to learn something, but just as important, to meet & chat with people working in social enterprise, like you. Event Registration Online for March 7, 2012 ENP-AB Social: Not-for-Profits Making Profits (Calgary) powered by...
by Trico | Jan 16, 2012 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta
Completing four workshops and two rounds of grantmaking, we are pleased to share with you the list of our 2011 ENP-AB Grantees. We’ve learned so much in our first year and look forward to the quality of candidates applying in 2012. [gview...
by Trico | Dec 19, 2011 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta
We’re pleased to release two 2012 dates for Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta “Building Your Social Enterprise” workshop. Our goal in 2012 is to broaden our reach throughout Alberta to offer these workshops and funding for technical assistance for building social enterprises. You can now register for February workshop in Calgary and our March workshop in Sylvan Lake. If you are interested in bringing our Building Your Social Enterprise workshop to your community, we are looking for a Partner for April 2012 and as we set dates for Fall 2012. Attending the workshop provides you with the basics on social enterprise, the framework on how to proceed, and an opportunity to apply for our Technical Assistance Grants....
by Trico | Nov 30, 2011 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta, Social Enterprise
Last week, 250 social enterprise practitioners and thinkers gathered in Halifax for the 4th Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise. I wanted to share three exciting updates with you*: Vancity’s Community Capital team formally announced the launch of a new business investment product called the Resilient Capital Program. The unique, high-impact investment program will make up to $15 million available for qualifying social enterprises and has been designed to build resilient communities. The program is made possible by a partnership between Vancity and Vancouver Foundation. Premier Christy Clark, who announced the program at the B.C. Non-Profit Partnerships Summit says, “The Resilient Capital Program is an excellent example of what can happen when people put their minds into finding solutions to the social and economic challenges in our communities. This news release from Vancity provides more information. Nova Scotia support for Social Enterprise announced at Fourth Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise. Supports outlined in the Premier’s speech included: Improving access to capital for social enterprises; Support for more non-profits to engage in social enterprise; The removal of barriers to social enterprise from provincial legislation and policies. For example, business registration and provincial procurement of goods and services. To read a copy of the speech in its entirety, visit: http://premier.gov.ns.ca/speeches/national-conference-on-social-enterprise The Social Enterprise Exchange (Scotland): The Social Enterprise Exchange is happening on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. * Thanks to Enterprising Non-Profits for highlighting these for us to...
by Trico | Oct 4, 2011 | Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta, Social Finance
Social finance has historical roots but is becoming increasingly relevant in our current economic climate. Across Canada, innovative ways of mobilizing money for social good are being explored. How do we prepare Calgary to be able to leverage social finance tools? Join Adam Jagelewski, Manager of Social Finance at Social Innovation Generation, as he introduces Calgary to: *Social finance and impact investing *Cross-sectoral approaches to advancing social finance mechanisms *Social finance tools, such as Social Impact Bonds, as a way of mobilizing money for poverty reduction Where: Kahanoff Conference Centre, Room 201 (1202 Centre Street SE) When: October 27, 2011 This event is free, but registration is required. To register now, click here. * A light continental breakfast will be...
