Scale Collaborative

10/19/2026

10/13/2026

Thinking about joining one of our Spring cohorts? Join a free 45-minute information session tomorrow to learn more. You’ll get an overview of the program, explore how organizations are approaching revenue diversification in practical and mission-aligned ways, and have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.

Here is what participants are saying: "Participating in Thriving Non-Profits has been a turning point for our organization. We now have a clearer financial roadmap, greater confidence in our planning processes, and the ability to make decisions that will ensure we can continue serving our community for years to come.” – Chantal Smith, Executive Director, Slocan Valley Community Service Society

🚀 Join the hundreds of organizations across Canada already making the shift toward greater resilience!

Thanks to the support of our National Presenting Partner, Coast Capital and Community Partners the Community Initiatives Fund, Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador, Nanaimo Foundation, Saskatoon Community Foundation, Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and The Victoria Foundation, limited bursaries are available for organizations facing financial barriers.

👉 Register for an information session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/thriving-non-profits-cohort-information-sessions-4727853
👉 Ready to apply? Click here to start your application: https://www.thrivingnonprofits.ca/pages/cohorts

09/28/2026

📣 Applications are open for Thriving Non-Profits Spring Cohorts! The four-month cohort program brings non-profit leaders together from across Canada to challenge limiting beliefs about fundraising, explore mindset, culture, and nine entrepreneurial revenue strategies, and build greater financial resilience. Places are limited. Bursaries are available. Apply now or join a free information session to learn more.

📣 We’re excited to share that applications are open for Spring 2027 cohorts! Our cohort program is a unique 4-month experience that brings non-profit leaders together from across the country to challenge limiting beliefs about what’s possible for non-profit fundraising and build financial resilience.

The program explores mindset, culture, and nine entrepreneurial revenue strategies to support your organization's financial future and ability to increase impact. Through a combination of online learning, live sessions, and support from experienced coaches, your team will come away with a whole new mindset and a revenue diversification action plan you can start using right away.

Here’s what one participant had to say:

"Participating in Thriving Non-Profits has been a turning point for our organization. We now have a clearer financial roadmap, greater confidence in our planning processes, and the ability to make decisions that will ensure we can continue serving our community for years to come.” – Chantal Smith, Executive Director, Slocan Valley Community Service Society

Thanks to our National Presenting Partner, Coast Capital and Community partners across Canada, a limited number of bursaries are available. More detailed information about bursary options can be found in the application form.

👉 Register for one of our free info sessions to learn more, or apply right away at www.thrivingnonprofits[dot].ca

09/24/2026

Check out the latest Thriving Non-Profits newsletter for a whole host of resources, and support for your organization 🎉

Our September newsletter is out, featuring new learning opportunities, coaching and consulting updates, alumni milestones, investment resources, and news from across the non-profit sector. This month, meet our new coaches, register for our October event on grant readiness, explore how we supported CVIMS through strategic planning, and celebrate Talent Beyond Boundaries’ latest milestone.

📚 New coaches: Welcome Minnie Njeri Karanja, MA and Sonia Byrne
💻 Online learning: Bundle and save on our self-paced courses
🤝 October learning event: What Grant Funders Actually Want to See with Kristen Visser
🎥 Event replay: The Supporter Experience Advantage
👥 Consulting update: Strategic planning for the next chapter at CVIMS
💡 Blended finance, Thrive Impact Fund, alumni celebrations, sector resources, and more!

👉 Read the full newsletter: http://eepurl.com/68H9IBmA29
👉 Don’t miss an issue. Sign up to get monthly updates directly to your inbox: https://thrivingnonprofits.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c3e9fa1786a3a057de3d12d53&id=ec0cb8ac34

08/21/2026

Join our September Thriving Non-Profits community learning event with Leigh Sandison , from Real Path, as we explore best practices for and growing your supporter base.

Join our September community learning event with Leigh Sandison, founder of Real Path, for a practical session on creating meaningful, high-impact supporter experiences.

Strong supporter relationships go beyond individual transactions. This session will explore how non-profit teams can challenge assumptions, ask more effective questions, and embed a truly supporter-centric approach that strengthens connection, retention, and long-term value. Drawing on real examples from organizations big and small, Leigh will share how these skills can help transform everyday donor interactions into lasting supporter relationships.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-supporter-experience-advantage-how-to-connect-retain-and-grow-tickets-1995983313822

08/14/2026

There is a lot of hard news right now. Wildfires continue to affect communities across Canada, while people around the world are navigating conflict, uncertainty, and loss. Against that backdrop, we were grateful to make some time simply to be together as the Scale team.

A shared meal, good conversation, plenty of laughter, and the chance to connect outside of the work. It does not change what is happening around us, but connection matters. Our work is rooted in strengthening organizations, communities, and the social impact sector, and none of that happens without people coming together, supporting one another, and building relationships.

We are very lucky to have this thoughtful, committed group of humans doing the work alongside us. 💚

Here’s to making space for connection, especially when the world feels heavy.

08/04/2026

Scale is seeking a Manager, Partnerships & Events to Join Our Team! This important role supports the growth and sustainability of the Thriving Non-Profits Profits Journey by managing national partnerships and leading the delivery of high-profile events that strengthen Canada's social impact ecosystem.

The Manager, Partnerships & Events oversees the full partnership lifecycle, from prospecting and relationship development through stewardship, impact reporting, and renewals, while leading the planning and delivery of flagship events such as Connect Money Impact and the Blended Finance Summit.

Working closely with the Director, Partnerships & Events, Learning Programs, Coaching & Consulting, and other business areas, the role helps build long-term strategic relationships with foundations, governments, financial institutions, and sector partners, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience for partners, event participants, and the broader Thriving Non-Profits community.

If you are excited to support building financial resilience across Canada’s non-profit sector, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/scale/64518

07/31/2026

Our Summer 2026 newsletter is out, showcasing how we are supporting a a thriving, connected and abundant social impact sector throughThriving Non-Profits,Thrive Impact Fund, and Scale Institute.

📚 New course: Access to Capital for Non-Profits and Charities
🎉 Celebrating 70+ Spring 2026 Thriving Non-Profits graduates
💰 Meet Thrive Impact Fund's latest investee, VEGAIN Nutrition
🎟️ Early Bird tickets now available for Connect Money Impact Vancouver
🌱 New learning opportunities, sector events, and resources from across our ecosystem

👉 Read the full newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/scalecollaborative/scale-collaborative-quarterly-newsletter-summer2026
👉 Don't want to miss the next issue? Sign up to get quarterly updates direct to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/scalecollaborative/scale-collaborative-newsletter

07/28/2026

07/17/2026

We're excited to introduce the inaugural Governance Committee for Impact Guarantee, a national, sector-led initiative designed to strengthen Canada's social finance ecosystem through a shared loan guarantee program.

This exceptional group brings deep expertise in impact investing, community finance, philanthropy, governance, sustainable finance, and social innovation. Together, they'll provide strategic oversight as we work to unlock more capital for underserved communities and help social finance intermediaries grow their impact.

A sincere thank you to our Governance Committee members Adwoa K. Buahene, Christian Novak, Darryl Brown, Elena Yugai, Kalen Taylor, and Steve Cu***ng for sharing your leadership, experience, and commitment to building Canada's social finance ecosystem.

We also extend our gratitude to Boann, Definity Foundation , and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting this work. Your investment and belief have been instrumental in bringing Impact Guarantee from concept to reality.