The world of program evaluation, like any other, has its hot topics. Multi-methods evaluation, developmental evaluation and data visualization are a few of the things evaluators have been buzzing about recently. At the 2014 annual Canadian Evaluation Society...
We know that not-for-profits often operate on a lean and mean basis and many are stuck in a vicious starvation cycle. We also understand the importance of training talented people, keeping the lights on and making an impact on the community. But do we understand what...
Social enterprises, by definition, generate revenue and social value through the sale of a product or service. At the same time, charitable programs providing social value are often funded by government grants. But what happens when a government...
Industry reports on impact investing cite lots of capital, with millions of dollars flowing into this sector each year. For those running social ventures, however, capital is hard-won. Raising money can feel like a full time job in itself. As you fight...
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to RRSP Season. What you need to know RRSP season begins January 1 and lasts for the first 60 days of the year. During this period, one is able to make RRSP contributions to retroactively reduce the previous year’s income thereby reducing...
The increasing interest in using Social Return on Investment (SROI) as a way to understand and communicate the value that is created by an organization or program has led to important conversations among those who are passionate about creating change in their...
