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This approach is a step-by-step process that will get people to participate in making decisions and taking action to improve the place where they live, work, learn, and play. The…
The theme of the “Financial Analysis of a Social Enterprise” workbook presents an analytical process specific to social enterprises (non-profits and co-ops) and is intended for financiers, analysts, coaches, consultants…
The theme of the “Social Enterprises’ Analytical Model” workshop introduces an analytical process specific to social enterprises (npn-profits and co-ops) and is intended for financiers, analysts, coaches, consultants and fund…
The state of social finance in Canada is rich and complex, but faces considerable challenges. This compilation includes case studies of social finance investment funds (“SFIF”) from across Canada, focusing…
How to stimulate growth and support job creation are two critical challenges that countries confront following the global financial crisis. The Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme of the…
Over the past few years the Réseau québécois de revitalisation intégrée has witnessed local stakeholders mobilizing to improve living conditions for certain populations and this especially the case in the…
Fostering resilient communities and building wealth in today’s local economies is necessary to achieve individual, regional, and national economic security. A community wealth building strategy employs a range of forms…
At a time of scarce foundation and government dollars, crowdfunding is a potentially powerful tool that can be of use to many rural value chains. It is a tool appropriate…
This material is property of Berkana and to be used only with Berkana authorization. 12 Key Principles for Creating Healthy Community Change is a set of beautifully illustrated cards containing…
The Community Economic Development Capacity Self-Assessment Tool (the “Tool”) will engage recipient organizations of the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities and Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) in a…
Communities are increasingly looking for new sources of capital and ways to unlock existing ones so that they can be put toward community needs, like affordable housing, renewable energy, food…
This is about localising prosperity for everyone – by building upon an area’s existing strengths so that it can develop from within, maximising the local economic and social benefits for…
