The Chantier de l’économie sociale is committed to building a plural economy that aims to produce returns for the community and protect the common good,  in function of communities’ needs and aspirations. Social economy enterprises are collectively controlled, and contribute to ensuring the ongoing economic, social and cultural vitality of communities.

HiveWire and the Centre for Social Innovation are proud to present the 2015 Crowdfunding Guide for nonprofits, charities and Social Impact Projects. With insights gained from examining over 27K nonprofit crowdfunding campaigns, this comprehensive guide will help your nonprofit or charity in the journey for crowdfunding success.

Funding for community projects for children is now available.

The Community Bond is an innovation in social finance that allows a nonprofit or charity to leverage its community of supporters to pursue its mission, build its resiliency, and create more vibrant communities.

The Landscape for Social Impact Investing – a White Paper
The impact investing market in Canada is taking root and poised for significant growth in the coming years, with promising signs for new opportunities.

A vibrant marketplace of effective impact investing funds and innovative financial products in communities across Canada, pooling and placing capital to create social and environmental impact. 

The Community Forward Fund Assistance Corporation (CFFAC) is a Canadian nonprofit that makes loans to, or arranges financing for, nonprofits and charities.

Financial support to non-profit organizations (NPOs) renting space. The city’s Service de développement culturel, de la qualité du milieu de vie et de la diversité ethnoculturelle manages this assistance, which is intended for NPOs that rent offices in taxable, non-residential buildings located in any of the city’s boroughs