Thriving Non Profits is a cohort program that supports your organization to investigate and develop multiple revenue streams so you can plan for the future, navigate financial ups and downs and increase your mission impact. Through online learning, virtual ‘live’ sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer learning and lots of team time to strategizes and map out your diversification plan. Organization will complete program with a high-level strategy on up to 9 revenue streams and a presentation that can be used to engage the wider board, staff and community as you move your strategy into action.
The 2022 session is now complete. For more information on the program:
- Highlights of program information session held on October 26, 2021. You can find the 12 minute recording here.
- Watch the 2022 information session recording
- Visit the Thrive site
If you are interested in participating in the 2023 session, please email us as info@westvanfoundation.ca
February 1: 9:30-2:30 – Module 1
February 22: 9:30 – 12:30 – Module 2
March 7: 9:30-12:30 – Module 3
March 29: 9:30-12:30 -Module 4
April 19: 9:30-12:30 – Module 5
May 10: 9:30-12:30 – Module 6
May 31: 9:30-12:30 – Module 7
June 20: 9:00-2:00 – Final Presentations
Board Bootcamp date(s) were determined by the participants).
Costs are kept low thanks to funding from West Vancouver Foundation and Coast Capital Savings.
The 2023 cost will be $1,000 per organization.
Do you serve the North Shore or Sea to Sky area?
Is your organization interested in diversifying your revenue stream and ready to work on an action plan?
If you answered yes, then the program is likely for you.
If you’re not sure, feel free to contact Kristi or Denise
krivait@scalecollaborative.ca
deniseh@westvanfoundation.ca
For 2022, the program consisted of 8 modules delivered between February 1 to June 20, 2022, via Zoom.
The sessions were held on Thursdays, 9:30-2:30 with the final session on Monday, June 20, 9:00 – 2:00 pm. The board bootcamp was after work hours, depending on the participants preference.
Spring 2022 program
2022 was the 2nd year to offer the program on the North Shore. The delivery was still via Zoom and 8 organizations participated:
- Disability Alliance BC
- North Shore Community Resources
- Capilano Community Services Society
- Water Rangers
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
- Dundarave Festival of Lights Society
- Rise Women’s Legal Centre
- Sea Smart
Congratulations to this year’s participants! We can’t wait to see your projects come to life.
SPRING 2021 PROGRAM
2021 Pilot Program
The North Shore pilot program wrapped up July 28th, 2021. The West Vancouver Foundation brought the program to the North Shore, with participants located in Lillooet, the North Shore and the Downtown Eastside. If your organization has been wanting to diversifying your financial model, this program can help you dedicate the time, while providing the resources and coaching to make it happen.
The 2021 Thriving Non Profits was a 3-month cohort program, delivered online (future programs will run over 4 months). Three participants (Board member, Executive Director and staff) are recommended to attend modules and receive organizational-specific coaching. The program involved 10 modules delivered during six workshop sessions as well as 10 hours of pod-coaching support. Each module integrates the real-life experience of organizational leaders who understand the complexities of social purpose organizations. See the modules overview here.
Is your organization ready to THRIVE?
More Information
Looking for more information on the program? Watch the Info Session and Teaser Videos.
