2025 Trends & Tensions Shaping the Social Purpose World

Why It Matters

The social purpose landscape is in-between worlds, applying new and more band-aids to old problems while simultaneously looking to reinvent itself to be innovative, trustworthy, and relevant in a world that looks nothing like it did just 10 years ago. At the heart of this transformative journey are leaders, and the practice of leading teams is evolving quickly.

What prorogation means for new policy and legislation affecting non-profits and funders

Why It Matters

Charities and non-profits will have put their precious – and often slim – resources towards advocacy and lobbying work. To have Parliament scrap all “unfinished business” can feel disappointing. 

Small Economy Works helping drive entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities

Why It Matters

In communities with different standards, access to employment and education, it’s important to have programs that are hands-on, culturally relevant and flexible to better equip people for training and entrepreneurship.