RESOURCES

FOR ENTERPRISING IMPACT SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS

Innovative impact sector resources, including tools, reports, case studies and more.

 REPORTS 

Business Legacies Initiative Literature Review

Business Legacies Initiative – Literature Review

What if non-profits could acquire existing businesses at risk of closure due to a lack of viable succession plan and convert them to social enterprise? This Business Legacies Initiative Literature Review assesses the feasibility of acquiring local businesses and converting them into social enterprises through a community-owned and controlled entity.

Research goals include:

  • Examining the current context facing small businesses and non-profits
  • Exploring community acquisitions as a pathway to scaling social impact
  • Scanning various asset types and strategies for community acquisitions
  • Identifying potential sources of financing for community acquisitions
  • Examining the performance of community assets and tools for measuring their success
  • Exploring the lessons learned from previous community asset acquisitions
Place-based Impact Investment Opportunities for Local Governments

Place-Based Impact Investment Opportunities for Local Governments on Vancouver Island

Scale Institute and Thrive Impact Fund, supported by BCIT, conducted primary and secondary research to address the gaps found in place-based impact investing (PBII) application and terminology for local governments across Vancouver Island, including the potential benefits and capacity to support local initiatives.

The “Place-Based Impact Investment Opportunities for Local Governments on Vancouver Island” report covers the findings from an online survey, interviews, and secondary data collection aimed at addressing municipal leaders’ knowledge about, their interests in and attitudes of, and perceived constituent interest in PBII.

The report also explores the desired social impacts, expected financial ROIs, and capacity for municipal leaders to engage in PBII.

Other Reports

Vancouver Island Social Innovation Zone Resources

 CASE STUDIES 

Social Enterprise Acquisition

Social Finance

 SECTOR RESOURCES 

 WEBINARS 

Organizational Responses to COVID-19

Please note: This webinar is NOT an update or informational session on COVID-19 itself, but is focused on how organizations can prepare, plan, mitigate and communicate effectively about your organizational response to the current situation.

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Scale Collaborative and theDock exists to work with and support social, arts and cultural organizations that contribute greatly to the fabric and support systems of our communities. These are uncertain times that have implications on employees, beneficiaries and clients, and financial outlook. Organizations can take steps to understand the challenge and think through a strategy and response specific to your situation and needs.

On March 17 we hosted a webinar for senior leadership of non-profits and community organizations. Kimberly Nemrava, 30+ years with the Canadian Red Cross planning and responding to disasters, walked through the best practices, considerations and strategic planning organizations can take in response to COVID-19. You can watch a recording of the webinar below:

Access the presentation slides and C19 Response Template.