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Consulting for a cause 2021: The power of people
On March 6th, 27 delegates came together for a case competition analyzing local organization United Way KFLA. During this event, QNP had the opportunity to speak with each of the six teams and ask them why they decided to come to C4C. Though with each with their own individual flair, almost every answer had the same overall theme—to make an impact. Hear what makes C4C unique from other case competitions at Queen’s.
WHAT one leap forward creates: bootcamps for change
Every potential social impact entrepreneur or non-profit supporter has asked themselves the same fundamental question: “Where do I even start?”. Katie Heggtveit, founder of Bootcamps for Change, explains this beginning. QNP recently had the incredible opportunity to chat with Katie to further hear her vivid perspective on social impact
FENTY Beauty: The EDII Standards that We Should All Aspire To Have
What is EDII? EDII stands for equity, diversity, inclusivity, and indigeneity, but it is so much more than that. EDII focuses on improving communities and workplaces so that they become more welcoming and thriving environments. One company has taken this idea and made considerable strides, setting benchmarks for the entire industry. This company is Fenty Beauty.
Effective Altruism
More and more, young and socially conscious professionals feel growing guilt from working traditional jobs where they may feel their efforts are not directly impacting the social causes they care about most. The trend of effective altruism is quickly growing and becoming a trending topic in the non profit space, and we are excited to introduce it to you in this blog post.
Impact In The Kingston Community: Lionhearts Inc.
Kingston's most vulnerable population is becoming more and more isolated, with government restrictions making it increasingly difficult for non profits and charities to provide their food and shelter services. However, non profits like Lionhearts Inc. have not let this stop them as they continue to work tirelessly to provide for those who need it most.
D4SI 2020: Passion, Reality & Change
Day for Social Impact (D4SI) 2020 was a three-day event offering incredible insights into the non profit sector. The conference included an engaging set of speakers, activities, and an interactive case competition which aimed to educate delegates about three important sectors: healthcare, the environment, and human rights.
What’s next for the non-profit sector?
The events of 2020 have significantly altered how we operate both personally and professionally and disrupted many industries. What changes could we see going forward in the non-profit industry and how does it need to innovate to capitalize on these trends?
Welcome to the spark!
Hello, and welcome to Queens Non Profit’s new blog, “The Spark”! We are incredibly excited to be launching this new publication! For our very first post, we want to tell you all about “The Spark”.