{"id":1861,"date":"2012-11-28T01:51:35","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T01:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qpr.ca\/blogs\/connie\/?page_id=1861"},"modified":"2013-01-25T04:59:38","modified_gmt":"2013-01-25T04:59:38","slug":"socialenterprisebasics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qpr.ca\/blogs\/connie\/webinars\/upcoming\/socialenterprisebasics\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Social Enterprise – The first five years"},"content":{"rendered":"

with Liz Lougheed Green and Heather O\u2019Hara<\/strong>
\nRecorded on 24 Jan 2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Purchase Recording<\/a><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this session, attendees will learn how to structure their requests for funding to demonstrate both the strengths of the project’s conception, the tools for measurement of success and methods of monitoring progress to stated goals.<\/p>\n

This will be a must-attend for anyone thinking of starting a new social enterprise or in the early stages of one already started.<\/p>\n

\u00a0*This session provides 1.25 CFRE credits to attendees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning outcomes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Learn critical language to engage funders<\/p>\n

\u2022 Learn what to include and exclude in your proposal<\/p>\n

\u2022 Learn the key areas of your proposal that funders will look for in order to approve your request<\/p>\n

Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Lougheed Green,\u00a0Vancity Manager, Community Investment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Liz has many years of experience as a community developer, social policy advocate and social enterprise practitioner. Liz now Manages Vancity\u2019s Impact Business Development program, working directly with groups across the impact business spectrum to deliver financial, resource and human supports, in order to help them reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

Prior to coming to the Credit Union, Liz was the Manager of Strategic Programs for Vancity Community Foundation, and earlier led the Potluck Caf\u00e9 Society from start-up through to sustainability in her role there as Executive Director. She holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Social Policy and has worked with groups like First Call: The BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition and BC Campaign 2000 on Community Development initiatives. \u00a0Liz also maintains\u00a0a role on the Board of the Hastings East Community Programs Society and she is an advisory committee member of the Canadian Centre for Women\u2019s Economic Development<\/p>\n

Heather O’Hara,\u00a0Executive Director Potluck Cafe<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Heather O\u2019Hara, Executive Director of the Potluck Caf\u00e9 Society since 2006, is a passionate advocate for social enterprise as a successful means to community economic development in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Through her work at Potluck, Heather leads a team of 31 staff, which includes 15 DTES community staff with multiple barriers to employment. \u00a0Heather\u2019s entrepreneurial drive has assured Potluck\u2019s success as a leader in social enterprise.<\/p>\n

Beyond her work at the Potluck Caf\u00e9 Society, Heather is committed to giving back to the community. Her own entrepreneurial venture Miss Filly, is a line of t-shirts and products for girls and women who are crazy about horses and also supports initiatives that nurture those connections between women and horses. \u00a0 Miss Filly donates a portion of its sales to support girls and women through initiatives such as BC Young Rider Scholarships, equestrian clubs and non-profits, \u00a0and sponsoring at risk girls to attend local horse camps.<\/p>\n

Heather\u2019s educational background includes an MBA, a BA in International Relations and Native Studies and a degree in Environmental Studies all acquired at the University of Manitoba. \u00a0She currently lives with her two beagles Spot and Cy in Richmond, BC, in order to be close enough for daily rides with her horse Lucas.<\/p>\n

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