market transformation

Social Enterprise Council of Canada speaks for economic stimulus from feds for nonprofits

Submitted by Tonya Surman on June 12, 2009 - 10:54am

There is a tremendous opportunity to support enterprising nonprofits through the economic stimulus fund. These social enterprises can play a key role in revitalizing both our communities and our economy. From CSI's perspective, Toronto cannot be forgotten in and is home to social enterprises that want to be part of fixing our future. CSI is actively engaged in collaboratives that would begin shovel-ready projects. We would love to see the fed's pay attention to the multiple bottom line solutions that we can create on the ground in Toronto.

Tonya

$348.9 Million for Ontario in Support Through New Community Adjustment Fund

Submitted by Tonya Surman on May 15, 2009 - 7:36am

Fascinating news from the Harper government as they act to support of nonprofits and municipalities in the hardest hit communities. Still have some major concerns about the lack of vision for how these communities are going to transform their economies and the continued neglect of our cities. This is a 'stop the bleeding' strategy... hopefully only the start of a conversation.

Markets Initiative works collaboratively with publishing and printing companies to develop and implement environmental paper procurement policies. Currently working with over 200 publishers, mills and printers, Markets Initiative is revolutionizing paper purchasing practices in the book, magazine and newspaper sectors, and with them, the North American publishing, pulp and paper industries.

Markets Initiative's work is redefining the consumption patterns of heavy paper-consuming industries and setting cutting edge precedents for other market-based campaigns internationally.

Forest Ethics

Founded in 1994, ForestEthics is a nonprofit environmental organization with staff in Canada, the United States and Chile. Our mission is to protect Endangered Forests, and to achieve that goal we've created a revolutionary new approach.

When we find that Endangered Forests are being destroyed, we determine which corporations are purchasing the products of that destruction. If a corporation refuses to change its practices, we hold that company publicly accountable-with protests, websites, email campaigns, national advertisements, and more.

Green Students Fundraising Gets Approved with the Toronto District School Board

Submitted by Tonya Surman on September 10, 2007 - 12:00am

Social innovation is so often found in the small changes - the small shifts that can result in massive breakthroughs. So, is this what social innovation looks like...???

Today Cory Berman, President of Green Student Fundraising - www.greenstudents.ca, popped into my office to tell me that they had just been approved to sell their CFL's and other green products as fundraisers in Toronto's schools. Yeah! So, what does this mean?

Celebrating Johnny Fansher

Submitted by Tonya Surman on May 10, 2007 - 12:00am

CSI is thrilled to let you all know that our very own Johnny Fansher - invest in your conscience - and CSI member extraordinaire - has been named a finalist for the Community Leadership award for the Pillar Community Innovation Awards in London, Ontario.

Yay Johnny.... here's what's up...

Awards to celebrate those helping create a stronger,
more vibrant community

Centre for Social Innovation - Where Change Happens!