Scale Collaborative

BREAKING NEWS: Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025 After sustained advocacy from our sector, we are pleased that the government of Canada has announced a tax receipt extension to mitigate the impact of the four-week Canada Post strike on 2024 donations. Thank you to the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue for announcing this measure today. We are grateful to Cooperation Canada, the Health Charities Coalition of Canada and the organizations and individuals who have voiced their support for this measure alongside Imagine Canada. Read the government’s announcement here: https://buff.ly/4grdsYN

What can you do in your organization when the nonprofit sector is in crisis? Everyone plays a crucial role—whether you’re the Executive Director, a staff member, or a Board member. The goal is to find ways to ensure your organization has the financial resources needed to deliver on your mission, especially as needs are growing and becoming more complex into 2025. Check out this 2024 CharityVillage top 20 article by Kristi Rivait (she/her), Co-Founder and Director, Partnerships and Programs, Scale Collaborative, and Co-Founder of Thriving Non-Profits. ⬇️ https://okt.to/EJBDUM #article #blogs #leadership #charity #nonprofit #philanthropy #charities #nonprofits #notforprofit #blog #blogging #nonprofitwork #nonprofitlife #network #association #nonprofitorganization #community #foundation #workplace #finance #resources #fundraising #program

A social enterprise can be a powerful way for nonprofits to generate unrestricted revenue while supporting their mission and objectives. By blending business strategies with social impact, nonprofits can reinvest in their programs while creating social, environmental, and economic impact. The Thriving Non-Profits program teaches that successful social enterprises require clear objectives, financial planning, and alignment with organizational values. When embarking on social enterprise development, nonprofits need to consider factors like market demand, community needs, and operational capacity before starting, as well as whether to start a social enterprise from scratch or acquire an existing business. While starting fresh allows for innovation, acquisition can provide quicker results if the business aligns with the nonprofit's mission. Thoughtful planning and a strong understanding of these considerations are essential for creating sustainable social enterprises that deliver both financial and social impact. Learn how to explore social enterprise development for your #nonprofit and bring in more unrestricted revenue and support your mission and objectives. Apply now to join our Spring 2025 cohorts beginning early next year: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG

We were thrilled to have you join our portfolio, Lindsay Harris and Propolis Cooperative Housing Society, and oddly, thrilled to have you go! Because, your exit (graduation?) from Thrive's portfolio means it worked! It means that your intention and actions are meeting a community need, that the short-term bridge provided time and space to raise community bonds, and that Thrive's network of investors, connections and support made a difference. And the success isn't the repayment of the loan (though that matters too), but that a group of Kamloops citizens were supported to help solve a massive challenge, and although there is still a long road ahead, affordable and community owned housing is coming into view. Thank you for sharing your experience and reflections with Thrive's Morgan Brannon. What a great way to close out 2024 :) Happy Holidays All. 🎄 Thank you to the partners, directors, investors, impact investment committee and entrepreneurs making change happen. 💛 Kristi Rivait (she/her) Andrew Greer Wendy Cooper Ian Johnson, CFA Eugene L. Elisabeth Geller Christian Hansen, CPA, CMA, CIM Emeline Le Guen Justin Sweeney Lars Boggild, CFA Johny Maung Brian Smith Alicia Dubois, B.Sc., J.D., ICD.D Trevor Tremblay Sue Manzuik Rebecca Hurwitz Darrin Lee Ashley Grewal Andrea Harris Zhila Alizadeh-Borji Michelle Bonner Kim Hardy Lauri Thompson Joel Solomon Leanne Hammond Randal Wong Megan Sinclair Gayle Gioiosa, CPA, CA Monika Anand Bradley Morris Kat Kavanagh Paige Whitehead Jeff Ward Laura Gair Zackery Hodgen Maurita Prato Justin Goodhew Miriam Esquitín Brianna Stewart

Have you grabbed your copy of our new ebook, “5 Fundraising Ideas You Might Not Know About (Yet!)”? This is an amazing free resource for nonprofits looking for new ways to introduce sustainable revenue. To thrive in today’s economic environment, #nonprofits need to adopt creative and innovative ways to raise money, and the ebook is packed with ideas to help you and your team create more sustainable revenue. Treat yourself, you deserve it - and it'll make for some great holiday reading! Go ahead and download your FREE copy now: https://lnkd.in/gY6nYbqF

As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on the impact of our collective efforts through Thrive Impact Fund, a BC-focused impact investment fund co-owned by Purppl and Scale Collaborative. This year, we invested $3M+ into 15 incredible social enterprises, driving meaningful change across BC. From FED Urban Agriculture reshaping urban food systems to Animikii Inc. advancing Indigenous innovation, Thrive investees are tackling big, gnarly challenges with bold ideas and deep love for people and the land, air and water that sustains us. In making these investments, we’re calling forward a future that cares for us all, including our children’s children and beyond. We also welcomed Boann Social Impact and Realize Capital Partners as new investors, further strengthening our shared mission to fund solutions that matter. Could Thrive Impact Fund help you scale your impact? Thrive provides flexible, patient capital to help social enterprises grow their capacity and deepen their impact. If you’re ready to build a just, regenerative future, we invite you to explore what’s possible together. 👉 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02_Qlv40 #ThriveImpactFund #ImpactInvesting #SocialFinance

At theDock, we are constantly seeking to create new, accessible opportunities and resources for nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to thrive. Our latest offering, the Better Board Bundle is designed to support the needs of Volunteer-run nonprofit boards. Are you, or someone you know, on a volunteer run board, or simply a board that needs the Better Board Bundle? Well, we've put together a special offer that provides affordable solutions to the problems a board might run into, and all for just $100 per month, including: ✅ $100 worth of monthly meeting room or event space credits ✅ A mailing address and box, valued at $40/month ✅ Community membership, valued at $20/month ✅ And a bunch of other perks to support your board’s needs. Visit our website to learn more and get signed up! https://lnkd.in/gDySCxnP

Is your nonproft a Coast Capital Savings banking member? You could be eligible to participate for FREE in the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 cohort! For the upcoming Spring 2025 cohort, Coast Capital Savings is generously offering bursaries for their #nonprofit banking members to participate for free. If you are ready to apply, please submit your application for the Spring 2025 cohort at: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG In the application, you can identify that you are a Coast Capital Savings member and the size of bursary you need.