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Greetings!

Welcome to our Special Second Anniversary Issue. An auspicious occasion, we couldn't have made it here alone. We'd like to thank our ever-committed sponsors - enp and SECC - for their ongoing support, our advertisers, our fabulous contributors - representing the field's most accomplished experts in Canada, the US and the world. And, last but not least, we thank you, our impassioned readers, who keep us on our toes and help reaffirm our profound dedication to this project, despite the challenges we may face along the way.

 

It seems only appropriate that one of the running themes throughout this Second Anniversary Issue is the challenge of demonstrating social impact and value. We see it in Kirsten Bernas' discussion on the growing adoption of Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology; it underlies Antony Bugg-Levine's discussion on impact investing, and Ecojot's decision to become a BCorp. Consultant Mike Rowlands mentions its relevance in evaluating competitors at the Social Enterprise Dragons, while Assaf Weisz questions the emphasis on feasibility studies in determining success. Quantifying social impact is as central to the work of global organization, Free the Children, as it is to Inner City Renovation, a social enterprise in Winnipeg working to revive its North End, and Muhammad Yunus and the work of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh.

 

At SEE Change, demonstrating value is paramount to what we do every single day. Working hard to deliver stories that matter, that engender thought, provocation and learning, is our ongoing challenge toward establishing impact, making a difference. As we move forward, we remain ever-committed to that mission and look forward to telling more stories that matter to you, our readers.

 

Sincerely,
Nicole & Elisa
co-founders, SEE Change Magazine 

 

 

 

March Issue Now Online!
Here is just a taste of what you will find on our site this month:






Don't miss out on all the great content in the latest issue of SEE Change Magazine. Visit us at seechangemagazine.com


In This Issue
Social Finance Survey
News from the Sector
Event Discount
Survey for Nonprofit Managers & Leaders
Share your opinions and win!
If you are keen to scale up your programs, increase impact, and access new forms of capital, you'll want to know about the emerging world of social finance. This special survey will only take a few minutes to complete and will help to gauge the level of awareness about these market-based solutions for donors seeking additional avenues to promote change and nonprofit sustainability.

Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com to take part in this 5-minute survey. 

All participants will have a chance to win a copy of Impacting Investing: Transforming how we make money by making a difference, by Jed Emerson and Antony Bugg-Levine.

 

News from the Sector
The Atlantic Council for Community and Social Enterprise (ACCSE) is bringing Enterprising Non-Profits (enp) to Nova Scotia, in partnership with the founders of the program in British Columbia, and with the financial support of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. Workshops and grant application sessions are coming up in the months ahead. 


 

UPCOMING EVENT  
 
Authentic Social Entrepreneurship: Bridging the Gap between your Visionary Venture and the Law
 
When: Friday, March 30, 2012, 10:00am-1:30pm
 
Where: Centre For Social Innovation - Spadina, 215 Spadina Ave., Suite 4001, Toronto, Ontario, Alterna Savings Meeting Room
 
Early Bird Registration Discount Price: $150 (up to March 10, 2012) or $200
(after March 10, 2012)