Community of Practice (CoP)
The Social Innovation Community of Practice (CoP), an initiative of the Social Innovation Lab and the Centre for Social Enterprise, is a dynamic, collaborative network designed to foster innovation, share knowledge, and build capacity among changemakers and community organizations. The CoP aims to support members in navigating challenges, leveraging opportunities, and driving impactful change within their organizations and communities.
Objectives:
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of best practices, resources, and experiences among members.
Collaboration: Encourage partnerships and collaborative projects that address common challenges.
Capacity Building: Promote opportunities and resources through training, workshops, and mentorship programs aimed at empowering members to reach their full potential and excel in their respective fields. These initiatives are designed to support continuous growth and development, enabling individuals to go above and beyond in their professional and personal endeavours.
Networking: Create a supportive community where members can connect, engage, and build lasting relationships.
Innovation: Promote innovative solutions to pressing social issues through collective problem-solving and creativity.
Target Audience:
Social entrepreneurs
Students passionate about social enterprise and social innovation
Community organizations leaders and staff (including non-profits, charities, informal changemaking/advocacy groups, co-ops, for-profit social purpose organizations)
Community developers
Fundraisers and grant writers
Marketing and communications professionals in the social sector
Anyone interested in social innovation and community impact
Benefits of Joining the CoP:
Access to exclusive events, webinars, and workshops
Opportunities to collaborate on projects and initiatives
A platform to share your experiences and learn from others
Networking with like-minded professionals
Resources and tools to support your work and professional development
Community of Practice (CoP) Network
This Community of Practice Network welcomes anyone interested in learning and sharing about social innovation and staying updated with industry trends. We are creating a communication channel to facilitate networking, resource sharing, and collaboration. Join us here:
After submitting your form to join us, you will receive a confirmation to access our Slack Channel.
If you don’t have the Slack app, you can download it here or by clicking the Slack logo:
Community of Practice (CoP) PeerUp Series
The CoP PeerUp Series is a monthly event that brings together changemakers, social-purpose leaders, and community innovators to explore critical topics, share insights, and foster collaboration. Hosted by the Social Innovation Community of Practice (CoP), in partnership with the Social Innovation Lab and the Centre for Social Enterprise, each session features a unique theme and an expert speaker who provides actionable strategies and tools tailored to social-purpose organizations.
Designed to inspire and empower, the PeerUp Series encourages participants to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and build connections while addressing key challenges in social innovation and impact. From impact measurement to storytelling and beyond, the series offers a fresh perspective every month, helping organizations navigate complexities and drive meaningful change in their communities.
Episode 1:
Building a Pathway to Financial & Operational Sustainability as a Charity
October 2024
Episode 2:
Creating New Revenue Sources & Scaling Your Impact
December 2024
Episode 3:
Demystifying Impact Measurement and Harnessing its Power
January 2025
