Pollinating Purpose is a show from Pillar Nonprofit Network all about supporting organizations who seek to create social impact through their work. Whether nonprofit, for-profit, or grassroots organizations, listeners will learn key considerations to building or growing their own social purpose businesses in a long-term and sustainable way. Alongside this learning, they will have the opportunity to listen to guests share stories of doing similar work in their own communities; the sticky spots, the highlights, and the barriers they had to navigate to operate a business with community care at its core.
Our hope is to educate, inform, and inspire the audience on how to make the best decisions for them, their organization, and the community they seek to support. A just, equitable, and joyful future is possible when we centre care in the work that we do.
S01E01: Social Enterprise 101 with Rachel Berdan
S01E02: Using a Social Enterprise Model as a NonProfit Organization with Urban Roots London
S01E03: The Value of a Business Plan with Julie Forrester
S01E03: The Value of a Business Plan with Julie Forrester
S01E04: Meet Silence Genti of the London Black History Coordinating Committee
Join us in a storytelling episode with Silence Genti of the London Black History Coordinating Committee. Silence shares the history of how the organization started and where they are headed, and the power of storytelling in their work. Stream above and click here for complete show notes, transcripts and resources.
S01E05: Legal Education for New Enterprises with Darielle Teitelbaum
Join us as we discuss legal considerations to starting a social enterprise. Darielle shares general legal education to better understand how to approach subjects such as contracts and choosing the right lawyer for you. Stream above and click here for complete show notes, transcripts and resources.
S01E06: Building Meaningful Partnerships with Jennifer Martino
Join us as we discuss how to approach building partnerships with your social enterprise. We cover the value of working alongside like-minded organizations, the importance of partnering with the communities being served, and what different styles of partnership can look like. Stream above and click here for complete show notes, transcripts and resources.
S01E07: Understanding the SDGs and Social Enterprise with Luis Patricio
Join us as we chat about all things Sustainable Development Goals! We discuss what the SDGs are, why they matter, and how to implement and integrate them into a social enterprise business model. Stream above and click here for complete show notes, transcripts and resources.
S01E08: Learning About BCorporation with Libro Credit Union
Join us in as we discuss what BCorp is with an organization who has experienced the certification process! We talk about what BCorp means, why an organization might want to certify, and how to go about that process – no matter the size of the organization. Stream above and click here for complete show notes, transcripts and resources.
Upcoming Episodes
S01E09: Working with Academic Institutions with Eleanor Gebrou
Join us as we discuss building and navigating partnerships with academic institutions. Eleanor shares the work of CityStudio London and her experiences collaborating with these institutions, as well as the benefits of academic partnerships
S01E10: Gender-Based Research in Entrepreneurship with Janice Byrne
Join us as we discuss Janice Byrne's research in gender and entrepreneurship. We chat about how she came to be interested in this type of research, why it matters, and how it influences her approach to teaching entrepreneurship at Ivey Business School.
S01E11: Social Finance 101 with Filsan Farah
Join us as we chat about all things social finance! Filsan shares a little bit about Verge Capital as we discuss what social finance is, why it is worth considering, and how to get ready to apply for a loan.
S01E12: Grassroots Organizing with Dario Novoa
Join us as we discuss a grassroots approach to social enterprise! Dario shares how Simple Reflections for Artists came to be, why these community spaces are important, and how a community-based approach to organizing can gain traction.
Watch on Rogers TV
Catch Pollinating Purpose on Rogers TV with new Episodes airing monthly from September to December. Find airtimes and episodes on our show page.
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