In May, at this year’s Partnership Conference, I had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring and informative panel discussion on affordable housing. Leaders from across Canada shared a compelling vision for solving one of our nation’s most pressing challenges. The key message? Collaboration is not just helpful – it’s essential. I led the session by […]
In Part 1, we explored how the Partnership Conference showcased the power of human connection and collaboration to drive social impact. In Part 2, we’ll focus on how data, technology, and strategic innovation are transforming the way organizations measure their impact and scale their efforts. These sessions emphasized that it’s no longer enough to do […]
The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) 2024 conference, themed Building Bridges, brought together nearly 1,000 housing professionals to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: ensuring affordable housing for all. As you may know, we’ve been working for the last several years to help launch Partners for Affordable Housing (Partners), and so […]
The Partnership Conference has been a highlight on my calendar since it launched back in 2019. Each year, it brings together companies and causes committed to driving social impact through meaningful partnerships. It’s one of my favourite events, not just for the incredible program Brad Offman curates each year but for the opportunity to connect […]
The 2024 Indigenomics on Bay Street conference brought together changemakers, corporate leaders, and Indigenous innovators to amplify the transformative power of Indigenous economies. Founded by Carol Anne Hilton, this annual event has become a must-attend for those committed to economic reconciliation. This year’s theme—“The Next $100 Billion”—challenged attendees to think big and push beyond milestones […]
The recent Social Impact Professionals Canada event in June focused on the transformative potential of social procurement, with insights from industry leaders Eric Saarvala (Raymond James Canada), Maya Roy (Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism), and Sue Talusan (MaRS Discovery District). Moderated by Josee Thibault and hosted by Brad Offman, this panel discussion emphasized the […]
The 2024 Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) Driven conference brought together thought leaders and practitioners from across the nonprofit sector to explore themes of innovation, equity, and community collaboration. This year’s conference emphasized the need to dream bigger, work together, and advance social justice in meaningful ways. Vision and Imagination: Dreaming Bigger Together A recurring theme […]
What does home mean to you? For me, home is my exhale. It’s where I feel safe, loved, comfortable, and at ease. I feel extremely privileged to have a home that I can afford in my neighbourhood of choice. And in our home, we are surrounded by a community that supports my family’s health and […]
In April, I was fortunate to attend the second annual ESG Communications Summit hosted by P World. This event was valuable for professionals in sustainability and corporate communication, offering a deep dive into the pressing ESG trends shaping today’s business landscape. Speakers and panelists included ESG leaders and communications experts from L’Oreal, tentree, TELUS Health, […]
Creating social impact is a shared responsibility between businesses, charities, and non-profits. While many traditional corporate partnerships between companies and non-profits are transactional in nature, shared-value partnerships take it to the next level by establishing a deeper level of collaboration and alignment to achieve mutual benefits and create lasting social impact. Shared-value partnerships are built […]