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Trico Charitable Foundation announces the 2015 Social EnterPrize Awards

The Social EnterPrize Awards are offered by Trico Foundation, on a biennial basis, to celebrate the best examples of social enterprise in Canada. The deadline for applications is May 29, 2015 at 4pm MST.

In addition to new components and partnerships for this year’s award, Trico Foundation will be focusing on the “the team” of the social enterprise. Adding this feature to the benefits helps to 1) get away from the lone entrepreneur myth and 2) benefit winning organizations by having more than one team member soak in all the wisdom and expertise available at the Social Finance Forum.

Additional information can be found at http://www.tricofoundation.ca. Candidates can be directed to https://trico.fluidreview.com/ to begin their applications.

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LIFT Philanthropy Partners seeks proposals from Ontario social enterprises

Edit: Deadline extended to May 22

LIFT Philanthropy Partners is pleased to announce that it is seeking proposals from Ontario-based social enterprises with an interest in scaling their activities, leading to job creation for Ontarians experiencing barriers to employment.

The call for proposals is part of LIFT’s new initiative, LIFT for Social Enterprise, which is supported in part by the Office for Social Enterprise at Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure through its Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund.

“Through the Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund, we are connecting high-potential social enterprises with the resources they need to grow and create jobs. This not only contributes to a fairer, more prosperous province; it also helps position Ontario as a global impact investment leader.” – Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure

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Toronto Enterprise Fund – Business Competition

TEF offers seed funding of up to $75,000 to new social enterprises through an annual business plan competition. Eligible organizations must attend a series of four workshops, and submit a comprehensive business plan.

The competition is open to social enterprises that provide transitional or permanent employment for people who are marginalized.

The mandatory workshops are scheduled from April to June:

  • Introduction to Social Enterprise, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 9:30 to 12:30
  • Feasibility and Market Research, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 9:30 to 2:30
  • Social Programming Design, Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 9:30 to 3:00
  • Financial Planning for Social Enterprise, Monday, June 29, 2015, 9:30 to 12:30

For details on eligibility, click here.

The deadline for submissions to the 2015 Competition is October 9, 2015.

If you plan to apply to the competition, please contact TEF to talk about your application. Email Shahil or call (416) 777-1444 ext. 365.

 

Originally posted on www.torontoenterprisefund.ca/

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ONN says no to hybrid corporations legislation

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is conducting a consultation on a potential framework for social enterprise legislation (also known as dual purpose legislation or hybrid legislation) where the goal is to enable social good and private profit through private sector investment.

This is an issue that affects the nonprofit sector and ONN encourages you to share your voice. Hybrid Legislation is complicated and has implications for the work of the nonprofit sector and its ability to provide social good and build community wealth.
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Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise 2015

 

Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise logo, shows CCSE with 2015.

This is the place you want to be on April 22- April 24!

Where: London Convention Centre in London Ontario

You are the movement! Today, across the country, both individually and as a sector we are creating amazing social, economic and employment impacts.

Attend the 2015 Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise and continue to contribute to this ever-growing, ever-changing landscape.

Here are just a few topics that you won’t want to miss:

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Eleven Organizations chosen for The Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund Announced

The Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure has announced that eleven non-profit intermediary organizations will be receiving funding through Ontario’s $4M Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund.

The Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund:

  • helps social entrepreneurs/enterprises who are tackling Ontario’s most pressing social and environmental issues, and creating jobs.
  • fosters partnerships with not-for-profit intermediary organizations to achieve value-for-money in program delivery
  • provides funds to eligible social enterprises, through intermediaries, in the form of grants, loans, equity investments, royalties or through other financial tools
  • leverages government contributions through private sector expertise and investments
  • serves as a learning platform for demonstrating innovative social finance arrangements

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SEE’s Spotlight Series: Erin Beagle, Roots to Harvest

Over the next year, Social Entrepreneurship Evolution (SEE) will be posting a series of profiles highlighting various youth social entrepreneurs (YSEs) in Northern Ontario. We hope that their stories inspire you; whether you’re already making change happen or just looking to take the first step!

If you’re in the business of doing good, share your social enterprise story with [The Nordik Institute] to be featured in our Spotlight Series! Please complete this form and return it by email to Mélanie.

For more information about the SEE collaborative and to stay informed about everything youth social entrepreneurship in Northern Ontario, make sure to sign up for [The Nordik Institute’s] e-newsletter.

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The Social Procurement Intermediary: The State of the Art and its Development Within the GTHA

This significant report, just released, critically examines the state of social procurement in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) through the lens of global social procurement movements. Its focus is the potential role of a social procurement intermediary – a broker or matchmaker between suppliers and purchasers.

Social procurement is a process that targets social impact as a desired or required quality in goods or services to be purchased. Increasingly it is commonly practiced by individuals, businesses and governments around the world. While Canada has yet to tap into the full potential of social procurement, there is growing recognition of its ability to effect positive change in communities and vulnerable populations.

In this research-based report released by The Learning Enrichment Foundation, researchers Cameron Revington, Robyn Hoogendam and Andrew Holeton specifically study the potential role of a social procurement intermediary. How might social purchasing progress if there were an intermediary connecting the purchasing power of businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations with the productivity of social enterprises in the GTHA?

Read the complete article, the full report or the Executive Summary on the Social Enterprise Toronto site.

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enp-Ottawa and CISED Social Enterprise Mission Multiplier Grant: Apply by January 16

Is your non-profit organization:

  • exploring social enterprise as a means of enhancing the delivery of your mission or programs?
  • launching a social enterprise to respond to community needs?
  • growing a social enterprise to diversify revenue sources and improve self-sustainability?

If yes, then Enterprising Non-Profits (enp-Ottawa) and CISED will be of interest to you!

Through Enterprising Non-Profits (enp) program, CISED is able to provide technical assistance to non-profit organizations. The Mission Multiplier Grant can provide up to $5,000 in consulting services to enable non-profits whose base, activities, and benefits are in Ottawa to launch or grow their social venture.

Read the rest of the article and learn more about the grant.

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Spotlight on Social Enterprise: Spun Studio

Sistering is an organization that offers practical and emotional support to women through programs which enable them to take greater control over their lives. Guided by the principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression, Sistering works to change social conditions, which endanger women’s welfare.

Sistering operates Spun Studio, a social enterprise which offers women the opportunity to earn income, build a sense of accomplishment and become part of a community of like minded individuals. Spun is a micro business incubator whereby women learn a variety of textile skills and focus on the creation of sewn, knit, woven and felted household and wearable items for sale.

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