Social Enterprise MeetUp
Thank you for joining us at the 2012 Social Enterprise MeetUp!
Social enterprise, while growing rapidly, is still a relatively new way for non-profits to operate. Every organization practicing social enterprise is a pioneer, blazing a courageous trail into promising, but uncharted territory. To support these pioneering efforts, Enterprising No-Profits has developed a variety of useful tools that help non-profits plan, launch and grow their social enterprise.
At this year's Meetup, ENP was pleased to engage Matthew Quetton of Momentum Consulting Group, one of a growing group of consultants focusing their efforts on the social enterprise space. Matthew presented two new tools that social enterprises can use to gain greater clarity on the complex challenges of growing a successful blended-value organization.
His tool, Social Enterprise Matrix, charting an organization's Mission objectives relative to their business/financial objectives in a two dimensional grid, offered organizations a succinct visual tool designed to help guide key strategic decisions. Working through a dynamic table exercise, participants worked together to answer a challenge presented by one of them. Using Matthew ‘s second planning tool, participants were able to capture their advise into a simple framework that highlighted their key strategy to success and growth.
Matthew was surrounded by other consultants and experts from various backgrounds, who also believe in and support social enterprise. Circling the room, providing advice and perspective on Governance, Leadership, Marketing, Operations and Reporting, were Junxion Strategy, JDQ Systems, KPMG, ASQ, Propellor and Deena Chochinov. The table discussion and coach insight started with the presentation of two real case studies from social enterprises Street Youth Job Action and DreamRider Theatre.
Agenda
Let's Celebrate... The supportive environment for social enterprise is evolving at an amazing rate.
We’ll begin with an overview of the key policy issues at various levels; how they are impacting the supportive environment and the future of social enterprise.The day will start with an expert Panel Discussion representing different perspectives on key policy issues, strategies and sector development within BC – including new hybrid corporations, society’s act review, tax credits, investment options and more…
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Gordie Hogg, MLA and Parliamentary Secretary for Non-profit Partnerships to the Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government.
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Margaret Mason, Partner – Bull, Housser & Tupper, an expert in the field providing legal counsel to a wide range of not-for-profit organizations and charities.
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Carla Javits, President – REDF, building the field by broadly sharing the results of its extensive, multi-year effort to measure outcomes that demonstrate the effectiveness of social enterprise in helping people.
BC is celebrating many successes within Social Enterprise, and so are other regions of Canada. Next up, our Cross Canada Check-in will include the following:
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Brendan Reimer, Manitoba’s Social Enterprise Tax Credit
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David Upton, Nova Scotia’s Provincial Social Enterprise Policy
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Peter Hall, latest social enterprise research findings
Let's Collaborate... Blending social values and business success takes a special set of skills and practices.
Blending social values and core business takes a special set of skills and practices that must work together for a Social Enterprise to be successful.
Whether you’re in the planning, launching or growing phase, there are key considerations and questions you need to think about. Circling the room, providing advice and perspective on Governance, Leadership, Marketing, Operations and Reporting, will be Junxion Strategy, JDQ Systems, KPMG, ASQ, Propellor and Deena Chochinov.
Using an example, your table will start a discussion that could address the challenges & opportunities in your organization. You will be learning and collaborating with the experts & your social enterprise practitioners network. Have your questions & ideas about governance, sales, customer relations, leadership, pricing, branding, and efficiency ready!!
Background
“What is social enterprise?” was the key topic of the 2007 Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise hosted by enp in Vancouver. In 2009, at the BC Summit on Social Enterprise we discussed and debated “Why do social enterprise?”. And now in 2012 at the enp Social Enterprise MeetUp we’ll reach further into the “how” of social enterprise, addressing a combination of creating a supportive environment and refining blended value business skills.
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