Category: Non-Profit Organizations: Publications

Title: Imagine Canada’s Sector Monitor: Factsheet 2, Vol. 1, No. 3: Public Awareness and Policy Activity, Top-line Summary
Corporate Author: Imagine Canada
Subject: Non-profit organizations – general
Publisher: Imagine Canada
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date of Publication: 2011
Abstract: A brief summary of the major findings from our exploration of public awareness and policy activity. How many charities engage in public awareness and policy activities? What specific types of activities are most common? What levels of government do these activities involve? What are the objectives of these activities and what are the barriers to engaging in these activities faced by charities?

Language: English
Edition: Vol. 1 No. 3
Material Type: Fact Sheet

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2011 awareness_activity.pdf

Title: Preliminary Profile of the Size and Scope of the Social Economy in Alberta and British Columbia
Author(s): Sousa, Jorge, & Hamdon, Evelyn
Corporate Author: BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance
Subject: Non-profit organizations – general|split|Social issues – social development
Publisher: BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance
Place of Publication: Edmonton
Date of Publication: 2010
Abstract: Using existing data, mainly of a statistical nature, this report provides a preliminary profile of the social economy and social economy organizations in the two Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Aggregate data and descriptive information was used to construct this profile according to six areas: 1. Non-profit and Voluntary Organizations 2. Size and Scope of Co-operative Businesses 3. Infrastructure Supporting the Social Economy 4. Non-Market Housing 5. Social Enterprises: Purpose, Scope and Supports 6. Community-Based Social Services The report also includes a discussion of trends, patterns and issues found in the context of understanding the size and scope of the Social Economy. The report discusses some gaps in knowledge as well as emerging trends that are contributing to strengthening the presence of the Social Economy in new and innovative ways. For information purposes we include a section of sources and resources to provide the reader with the information that contributed to this report. We feel that the information provided in this section can serve as a starting point for further research.
Language: English
Material Type: Report

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2010 preliminary_profile.pdf

Title: 2010 Whitehorse Housing Adequacy Study
Author(s): Westfall, Rachel
Corporate Author: Yukon health and social services
Subject: Housing – studies, surveys
Publisher: Yukon Health and Social Services
Place of Publication: Whitehorse
Date of Publication: 2010
Abstract: The Whitehorse Housing Adequacy Study was designed to address a long-standing need for statistical information on homelessness and housing challenges in the Whitehorse area. While it is not intended to be representative of the whole Whitehorse population, it provides a snapshot of a vulnerable sub-population during a specific time period. “The study will help all of us – government and agencies alike – address the growing needs around affordable housing and homelessness by taking the evidence-based data and using it to identify priorities and develop programs and services to help those wanting to make better lives for themselves,” Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart said. The survey was created by the Department of Health and Social Services in partnership with the Yukon Bureau of Statistics and the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. A number of key stakeholders provided input and advice from early April to mid-May, 2010.
Language: English
Material Type: Report

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2010 whitehorse_housing_adequacy.pdf

Title: A Framework for Action for the Nonprofit Sector
Corporate Author: Imagine Canada
Subject: Non-profit organizations – general
Publisher: Imagine Canada
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date of Publication: 2010
Abstract: This is a summary of the Framework for Action which continues to be a working draft and reflects what Imagine Canada has heard from various stakeholders from across the country. This document presents a number of drivers of change that will have an impact on the work of charities and nonrpofits as they work in communities across the country and around the world.
Language: English
Material Type: Article

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2010 framework_for_action_summary.pdf

Title: Social Return on Investment (SROI) Case Studies: Investing to Strengthen Society
Corporate Author: SiMPACT Strategy Group
Subject: Social determinants of health
Publisher: SiMPACT Strategy Group
Place of Publication: Calgary
Date of Publication: 2009
Abstract: A collection of 14 SROI case studies of Calgary and area agencies. Agencies include:
Aspen Family & Community Services Network Society
Boys & Girls Club of Calgary
Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
Calgary Youth Justice Society
Catholic Family Services
Children’s Cottage Country
Closer to Home
Discovery House
Distress Centre
Momentum
Peer Support Services for Abused Women
Wood’s Homes
YWCA of Calgary/Mary Dover House
Language:English
Material Type:Report

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2009 sroi_case_studies.pdf

Title: Intentional Innovation: How Getting More Systemic about Innovation Could Improve Philanthropy and Increase Social Impact
Author(s): Kasper, Gabriel, and Clohesy, Stephanie
Subject: Non-profit organizations – general
Publisher: W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Place of Publication: Battle Creek, MI
Date of Publication: 2008
Abstract: To help spark and sustain a conversation about innovation in the social sector, we partnered with two firms with deep expertise in these issues—the Monitor Institute and Clohesy Consulting. This report represents the findings of our work together, pulling into one place the best of current innovation theory and practice, and exploring how innovation could become a more consistent and reliable commodity for social good. We want to stress the ideas, methods, tools and “value statements” in this report were not created or developed by this foundation. We ourselves are early stage learners and users of these tools and concepts—not “the experts.” Indeed we hope you interpret this report as a learning dialogue versus a lecture. The report itself could perhaps be viewed as a “rapid prototype,” far from complete yet sufficient to create ongoing dialogue, and so we invite your engagement to improve and refine the content moving forward.
Language: English
Material Type: Report

B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2008 intentional_innovation.pdf