Past Events

Fireside Chat - Capacity Building

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: 
Tom and Karen's House (SVPT Partners)
Address: 
106 Lytton Blvd. (Between Eglinton and Lawrence; 2.5 blocks west of Yonge)

A discussion led by Lynn Eakin on the topic of challenges non-profits face in attaining funding for building capacity. This interactive learning session aims to broaden our understanding of why grant makers need to fund not only important programs, but also the resources and infrastructure needed to make these programs happen.

Poverty Simulation

Date: 
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: 
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Address: 
30 Isabella St. (Room 7-2)

Delivered by Opportunity for Advancement, a non-profit organization that works to enhance and improve the quality of life for women who experience barriers to achieving independence and self-reliance.

Lunchtime Dialogue - Social Enterprise

Date: 
Friday, February 15, 2008
Time: 
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Location: 
MaRS Discovery District
Address: 
101 College St. (CR 2)

Learned from Bill Young of Social Capital Partners (SCP) about SCP's focus on funding social enterprises that employ disadvantaged populations. Richard Derham, the founder of one of SCP's early investments provided his perspective on SCP's support. In addition to learning about SCP's model, partners heard about Richard's organization, Turnaround Couriers--an innovative social enterprise.

Conversation with a Poverty Panel

Date: 
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Time: 
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
McKinsey and Company
Address: 
110 Charles St. W (The Hive)

A Conversation on Poverty Reduction with Frances Lankin, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Toronto, and Nick Saul, Executive Director of The Stop Community Food Centre.