SCALE INSTITUTE
Research and innovation for the social change sector.
SCALE INSTITUTE
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE SECTOR
Providing research, development, and educational programming in the areas of social innovation, social enterprise, social procurement, and social finance.
Scale Institute supports the sector through a variety of different means: resources and toolkits, case studies, webinars and workshops, and programs.
Scale Institute is funded through a combination of grants, government funding, contracts, and sponsorships. We work on a project-to-project basis, identifying areas of innovation and developing new approaches grounded in research and tested for impact.
CURRENT PROJECTS
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Community wealth building redirects wealth back into the local economy, placing ownership in the hands of people & organizations.
Local governments invest billions of dollars annually with few options for investments in positive local impact. If they can invest in other countries’ communities, why not in their own?
This research explores how non-profit culture and gender bias can create barriers to accessing finance, and shares findings and recommendations to support increasing access for those affected.
A research and mapping project seeking to better understand the current landscape of non-profit-owned assets, and any potential risks that may lead to the loss of these assets.
LEGACY PROJECTS
seCatalyst series was events to learn about, showcase and inspire social enterprise with learning and networking events, conferences, pitch galas, and incubation bootcamps.
Vancouver Island Social Innovation Zone (VISIZ) was a research, mapping, planning and innovation initiative, aimed to strengthen the local social enterprise ecosystem.