tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49228041836535933392024-03-19T12:57:42.871-07:00Thornbury CommunicationsThornbury Communications can provide small business with the kind of Communications, Marketing and Business Development strategies that will help you serve, lead and innovate in your field.
Thornbury Communications offers Non-Profits Best Practices for transparency and accountability. Your funders, donors and investors will see that your organization uses money wisely and has the capacity to serve its intended community and enhance the non-profit sector.Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-38768844090652778612011-11-27T08:26:00.001-08:002011-11-27T08:39:29.104-08:00Housing for the Developmentally Disabled - Being Able to Tag Along
While working on a housing project with families who have members with developmental disabilities, a clear intention has emerged: Families want to find housing for their sons or daughters so they can live away from them. Families want their children, all of their children, to learn to be as independent as possible but remaining at home with aging parents does not allow adults with Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-66332298436487811102011-09-04T09:59:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:18:16.164-08:00Canada's Wilderness Conservation
Paradigm Shift ? Nahhh, Turn it on its Head and Put Conservation First
In a conversation with Ron Thiessen of CPAWS Manitoba earlier this week, the constant struggle for conservationists came up again because, frankly, it never goes away.
In talking about the need for a paradigm shift, my thinking moves towards standing it on its head. We, as an ever-expanding, urban Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-27670608795872380812011-09-01T11:23:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:18:47.631-08:00An economy not dependent on growth
An economy not dependent on growth -
Is there such a thing?
According to the dictionary, economy doesn't mean growth, it's defined as 1. the wealth and resources of a country or region, esp. in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. 2. careful management of available resources. The Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-75474095058442470362011-08-21T09:36:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:19:15.531-08:00The Impact of Video on Social Finance
The Impact of Video on Social Finance - See What We Mean ?!?
Social Finance always seems so cutting edge to me. The newest technologies and gadgets appear in everyone's hands, on their blogs and in their business. No surprise that social finance has embraced the use of video to further our work and that knowledge is now being shared at lightning speed.
The interesting thing about using a toolTina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-30118035086987073622011-08-12T15:28:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:19:31.252-08:00A First Nations Formula for Social Finance
A First Nations Formula for
Social Finance = Talent + Entertainment > Community
I don't think that you could describe anything 'First Nations' as separate from community. While there are individuals (obviously), the main way of relating is to the 'community' and everything that is done is considered in that regard, along with the impact that actions will have on Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-2349018402697650882011-07-31T09:42:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:20:19.208-08:00Community Bonds and Social Enterprise
Community Bonds and Social Enterprise -where no one loses
There is an increasing interest in the use of Community Bonds to help non-profits achieve their financial goals. They can be used to finance program development or for capital build projects where the 'first-in' dollars are hard to find. For people in the non-profit sector, they are a form of investment that clearly shows what the Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-83284803578228149142011-07-04T08:50:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:21:32.128-08:00Worlds Colliding - Social Finance and Modern Life
Worlds Colliding
Interesting plural on Worlds; we don't usually think of more than one but this past weekend showed how surprising co-existing 'worlds' can be when using divergent economic systems.
On LinkedIn this weekend, I read about Ecomodo - Trade and Borrow. A new bartering system facilitated by technology and run as a social enterprise. You can lend (or sell) skills, tools, Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-30286187038788076762011-06-26T09:07:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:21:58.571-08:00Leadership, Mission Possible as Social Enterprise
Mission Possible: Social Enterprise + Innovative Leadership PLUS
how to get someone to donate a cruise ship
Mission Possible is an extraordinary organization filled with amazing people and I don't just mean the staff. The videos that they show on their website www.mission-possible.ca emphasize the many faces of people living in one of Canada's toughest neighbourhoods, Vancouver's Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-14434300951208407252011-06-19T11:41:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:22:15.892-08:00Enp's 15th Anniversary Celebrations
Enp's 15th Anniversary Celebrations PLUS 7 Small Wonders of Canada Campaign
Enp (Enterprising Non-Profits) turns 15 this month. What an amazing organization with its hand in almost every new social enterprise in BC. This organization has been at the forefront of developing mechanisms for non-profits to create alternative revenue streams for the last 15 years. If you're interested in Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-53427239239371538912011-06-09T09:57:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:22:35.162-08:00Celebrating Small Change Fund
So Fine Canada changing format to celebrate SmallChangeFund.org
Beginning Sunday June 12, 2011, So Fine Canada will change its format to include a segment highlighting the “Seven Small Wonders of Canada” campaign created by smallchangefund. Staff and video presenter Sarah Hawkins will provide project highlights of the Canada-wide campaign which showcases 7 of the top projects being Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-61543834814066727482011-05-21T17:14:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:23:02.501-08:00The Guide to Social Finance in Canada
Brand new: A Guide to Social Finance - yahoo!
How long have we waited for this? I am thrilled that Social Innovation Generation (national) and socialfinance.ca and a whole bunch of other leaders in the field have created a 'Guide' to social finance. Covering a lot of the topics and leaving room to add, this is going to be the place for people to access what they need.
Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-87450395379205601592011-05-10T14:50:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:23:19.189-08:00The Value of Internships
The Value of Internships
There's much to be said for getting fantastic workers for free or at a fraction of the cost but people have to remember, and honour, that these are suppose to be reciprocal arrangements and interns are not gophers or the top elite slumming for some fun; when you get an intern 'worth their salt' , make sure you spice up their career life.
Internships are fast becoming aTina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-72178170512781593992011-05-07T12:42:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:23:34.241-08:00Women in Leadership
So Fine Canada applauds the Women in Leadership Foundation for 10 Years of Success
The Women in Leadership Foundation (WIL) has been an outstanding champion of encouraging women in business. By developing a national mentor program, an Aboriginal Women‘s Leadership Forum, a National Speakers Series and networking and gala events, WIL continues to work hard to inspire and Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-785540554742051882011-04-15T21:26:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:23:56.452-08:00Social Enterprise and International Collaboration
Social Enterprise and International Collaboration: Business and Fun
Where else are you going to continually identify fun, collaboration and innovation as 'business' other than in the realm of social finance? This week on So Fine Canada, social enterprise gets its proud review from some great professionals in the field, both at home and abroad. David LePage and Kim Buksa of Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-39495894795048872062011-03-23T22:26:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:24:35.412-08:00Honouring Aboriginal Women and Leadership
Honouring Aboriginal Women and Leadership
Next week on Wed. March 30th at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, the Women in Leadership Foundation and Scotiabank are honouring some very fine women whose leadership, courage, creativity and intelligence mark them as women to be listened to. Get a ticket because you don't want to miss it! Click here for Tickets. It's even Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-75839919223516142392011-03-18T12:01:00.000-07:002011-12-31T11:25:03.161-08:00Socially Responsible Investment
Socially Responsible Investment: How ya gonna do it?
When Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) started more than 20 years ago, it was a different animal. Anti-this and anti-that, people used what was known as negative filters to keep money away from companies they didn't support. In that way, we felt protected and we showed people what we did support - issues like no-nukes, anti-tobacco, Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-13618474666168926332011-03-12T11:14:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:25:20.530-08:00Social Finance and Poverty Reduction
Social Finance and Poverty Reduction: Don't just throw money
As people take stock of the issues of poverty in Canada, in North America and throughout the world, we are at the point of admitting the truth: dollars don't do it. This is counter-intuitive; if people don't have enough money, then just give money, but that is not enough of an answer. After many years of government Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-82760423110924661142011-03-09T21:23:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:25:46.208-08:00Order of Canada Ceremonies
Attending the Order of Canada Ceremonies in Vancouver
It's a little bit shocking to attend a ceremony for the highest honour in the country and not see the recipients get them. The reason I didn't see them receive their medals was because they were wrapped up and put in gift bags - huh? As I said, quite a surprise.
Does this say something about Canadians? We know how to party - bunch of Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-11515144918187246512011-03-03T16:34:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:26:03.176-08:00Social Finance and Community Housing
Social Finance and Community Housing: What gets in the way?
On Sunday March 6th, So Fine Canada begins its exploration of Community Housing. With the demand so high and the need so great – why isn’t it getting done ? As usual, our solutions will come from our connecting.
Guest Karen Stone, Executive Director of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association has been creating a new Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-38915093402671574402011-02-27T17:15:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:26:21.982-08:00So Fine Canada on the Environment
So Fine Canada on the Environment - Not What You Think!
Today's show had quite a bit of colour but not all green, well not the way most people would expect on a radio program dedicated to the environment. And like all of our guests, today's group were outstanding in representing their social finance businesses and their colours varied from grey(parking) to yellow/white (straw for paper) Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-35411094843305503882011-02-21T20:13:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:27:06.682-08:00Social Impact Bonds explained
Amazing ! Cool ! Simplistic but totally understandable - A Presentation on Social Impact Bonds
If you haven't seen an explanation of Social Impact Bonds, I suggest you take a look.
You'll be seeing many more of them in the very near future and I think that once people are familiar with them, investing won't be far behind.
Not convinced ? Try this PresentationTina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-41538711559920590812011-02-17T11:29:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:27:25.666-08:00Social Finance and Connecting
Social Finance and Connecting: Not just your money
On Sunday Feb. 20th, So Fine Canada will be highlighting our ‘more than just profit’ attitude of running a business and solving social problems; our solutions will come from our connecting.
Guest Vickie Cammack of Tyze Personal Networks will be speaking about the organization she co-founded to “build real-life personal networks forTina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-7483291606615565632011-02-15T22:20:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:27:58.797-08:00Everybody's Home Town
April 2010 issue
"My Home Town" by Ray Robertson - Everybody's Home Town
I came across an old issue of Canadian Geographic, last April's as a matter of fact, with a terrific essay and great photography of the author's home town Wallaceburg, Ontario. I've never been to Wallaceburg; I don't have to go; I grew up in my own home town.
The essay captured everything I remember of 'back home': the Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-80253811571610859522011-02-09T16:52:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:28:38.740-08:00The State of Social Innovation
The State of the (Social Inno) vation
Felt like I had to borrow that american reference just to emphasize how important the current issue of The Philanthropist is to social innovation. A tome on 'us'; it's the most comprehensive summary of where we are that I've ever read. I keep it on my e-reader, which people may know, is never far from me.
This week on So Fine Canada, I'm going to Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922804183653593339.post-47452814089283790152011-02-07T08:07:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:29:45.996-08:00Paul Martin and the Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship -Cape FundPaul Martin and the Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship (Cape) Fund
Yesterday on So Fine Canada, I played an interview with the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin. He's an excellent man, very generous of character and extremely committed to Aboriginal Leadership and social finance. I appreciate his stories of how he got into supporting Aboriginal businesses and the development of a $50 Tina Crousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15842629412157663759noreply@blogger.com