Scaled Purpose is an agency driven to scale the social and environmental impact of social purpose organizations (SPO). We work with nonprofits, social enterprises, co-operatives, and municipalities to develop strategic plans and business models, conduct research & analysis to advance emerging opportunities, and mobilize resources to scale impact.
Focus Area: SPO Strategic Planning & Facilitation
fACILITATED STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS AND CREATED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR GEOGRAPHIC SCALING, INCLUDING A SCORECARD TO IMPROVE READINESS TO SCALE
FACILITATED STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS AND CREATED STRATEGIC PLAN WITH A FOCUS ON PARTNERSHIPS
RESEARCHED ENERGY RETROFIT FINANCING STRATEGIES AND DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIP APPROACH FOR CHARITY-LED ON BILL FINANCING
Researched co-operative models across north america, developed business plan for ontario's first community-owned real estate co-operative, and led creation of core documents (ex. articles, bylaws)
Community Kitchen Co-operative Kitchener-Waterloo
Focus Area: Municipal Sustainable Development
Developed Climate action plan in accordance with federation of canadian municipalities' partners for climate protection program. process included councilor, staff, citizen & media engagement. outputs included ghg calculator and checklists for performance evaluation of acquisitons & council decisions
facilitated workshop in waterloo region for evergreen's wearecities campaign that sought to engage canadians in co-developing a plan to build livable cities.
Focus Area: Workshops & Research for Post-Secondaries & Incubators
conducted webinar on best practices in post-secondary incubator design
Interactive social enterprise workshop for students, staff, & alumni
workshop on revenue models & budgeting for small businesses and social purpose organizations
completed market scan of innovation hubs across north america, read full report.
researched best practices for teaching on b-corps, co-operatives, Change labs
keynote at social enterprise ecosystem kickoff event with key stakeholders from business, civil society, academia, & government
led workshops on the integration of co-operatives in existing campus-linked accelerators (CLAs). initiated early conversations with CLAs.