In my last message as President of the Tuxedo Park Community Association, I wanted to take the time to thank all the wonderful people that have touched my life over the last 3 years. Serving as President has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life. I am without a doubt … Continue reading What I Learned as a Leader of a Non-Profit Organization
Author: Tammy Maloney
Small Business Growth & Launch Strategy Expert focussed on Grassroots Neighbourhood Economic Development
President’s Message – October 2014
During our surprise snow fall in early September I came upon a tree in our neighborhood that had buckled under the weight of the snow. What struck me about this tree, unlike the hundreds of others, was that it had on it a sign that claimed it was "protected". This got me to thinking about … Continue reading President’s Message – October 2014
#yycSocEnt in the News – Nov 2012
Social entrepreneurship is really starting to roll in Calgary!
Entrepreneurs Helping Put Haiti Back on Coffee Map
BY AMANDA STEPHENSON
CALGARY HERALD
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Student Energy aims to inspire next generation
BY AMANDA STEPHENSON
CALGARY HERALD
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
SEA Change Nation
This is the SEA Change Nation! After years of pouring our souls into researching how we could best use our passion and strengths to serve a higher common good, we are pleased to announce SEA Change Nation Inc. We are a Social Entrepreneurship (1) Academy, (2) Accelerator and (3) Alliance uniquely designed to transform youth into social entrepreneurs. The future stability … Continue reading SEA Change Nation
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The Missing Piece to Our Social Policy Puzzle
Written for the Government of Alberta's Social Policy Framework by Tammy Maloney In a province as abundant and innovative as Alberta, we are perplexed by our inability to find solutions for our most complex social challenges. The reason for this is simple. Our society is bifurcated. We are either for-profit or not-for-profit. We live in the midst of … Continue reading SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The Missing Piece to Our Social Policy Puzzle
Coming Soon: A Calgary Innovation Hub
From Metro News: http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/6388/group-hopes-to-connect-for-community-change/ March 23, 2012 Group hopes to connect for community change By Katie Turner Metro Calgary Putting the right people in the right place at the right time has the potential to create social change with economic benefits. That is the concept behind Social Innovation Calgary’s Community Innovation Hub, which city council … Continue reading Coming Soon: A Calgary Innovation Hub
Developing a Social Policy Framework for Alberta: Discussion Guide
Please see below for a copy of "Developing a Social Policy Framework for Alberta" Discussion Guide It was released by the Government of Alberta - Human Services Department on January 18, 2012 Mandate Premier Redford has ushered in a new approach to thinking about and addressing social policy in Alberta. The Premier mandated the Minister … Continue reading Developing a Social Policy Framework for Alberta: Discussion Guide
Job Creation vs. Meaningful Work Creation
Our current systems are structured on this basic principle: Design systems around the goal of maximizing competitive achievements (profits, grades etc.) ---> Competitive achievements are the key to personal fulfillment. This led to job creation for the majority. Well done! The question is what happens if we reverse this logic: Design systems around the goal … Continue reading Job Creation vs. Meaningful Work Creation
Our Move from Competition to Collaboration
Alberta Primetime asked: What impact would eliminating score-keeping have on Alberta kids playing minor sports? In my opinion, it’s important to continue to score-keep in sports. Choosing to eliminate score-keeping would take away a valuable and necessary learning opportunity from children. There is a creative tension that exists between collaboration and competition. When teams, organizations, businesses, … Continue reading Our Move from Competition to Collaboration
Money is Love – #mONEysLOVE
Money is energy. If we continue to pour our anger, hate and fear into money it will continue to hold us hostage. In today's world we need both Money AND Love. Pouring your Love, Creativity and Positive Energy into Money will heal the divide and unite the 1% AND 99% into ONE ..... and our … Continue reading Money is Love – #mONEysLOVE
Tammy Maloney 