The Common Approach to Impact Measurement and the Common Foundations
SHIFT Collaborative supports a range of partners (foundations, non-profits, community-based organizations, government) in better understanding the social and environmental impact…
Extreme weather, record-breaking heat, and health vulnerabilities related to climate change
In July of this year, eastern Canada faced one of the worst heat waves in recorded history. Temperatures in Montreal throughout July reached record-breaking points, with the average temperature for the month being 24.2°C. Some populations are more vulnerable than others. Where can we go from here…
Climate change impacts on human health: what are the health costs of wildfires?
“Your clothes smell like campfire,” my partner remarked as I leaned in for my welcome home hug after a week…
Converging on Social Innovation Labs
In June, our SHIFT Team joined McConnell Foundation, Radius SFU and a number of other convening partners in Vancouver along with social lab practitioners from across Canada for two days of connecting and learning…
Four things we’ve learned this year about shifting to a better world
Over the last year, SHIFT has been busy in the field, working on over 30 projects with many organizations and…
Why SHIFT?
Let’s face it: we’re just not going to get there at this rate. No, let me try that again: the…
Stop solving problems, start creating healthier systems
Systems thinking is a buzz word in the field of social impact these days, but what does it mean and…
Good collaboration doesn’t just happen
The Collective Impact model is a valuable guide for any cross sector group with system changing or “needle moving” aspirations.…
“Try stuff out”…you just might change the world
How many times have you been faced with a problem and thought, ‘My goodness, I can think of a better…