2016-05-18 bgap afternoon presentation
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Aligning Philanthropy and
First Nations DevelopmentPresented by Trina Wamboldt and Rhonda Maskiewich
Sto:lo Nation Bridging the Gap Event – May 17 & 18, 2016
We are grateful
to be with you
here today on
Coast Salish
Territory
Spirit in Service for Vibrant Communities
Urban Systems Ltd.
Professional Services
Urban Matters CCC
Community Innovation
Urban Systems
Foundation
Capacity Building
• Community
planning
• Strategic
planning
• Environmental
science
• Engineering
• Economic
Development
• Philanthropy
International
Community
projects
• Creating community
impact by helping social
enterprises to get up
and running
Urban Systems FoundationAboriginal Communities Initiative - we need your guidance
Foundation’s mission is to build human capacity
responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
Discovery phase - seeking to understand community needs
before developing a program
Your ideas and recommendations from today will be shared
with funding agencies
the journey to sustainable communities
Inter-dependence
Independence
DependenceYOU take care of me
I can take care of myself
Together WE are stronger
empowered
disempowered
desired meeting results
Understand the role of philanthropy in creating sustainable
communities
Understand community needs
Brainstorm ways to measure impacts in a way that works for
Communities and Funders
Document recommendations for funders
Discuss alternatives to funding (i.e. social enterprise)
Identify what actions you will take to bridge the gap moving
forward
three skill testing questions
1. What’s your definition of philanthropy?
2. What’s the difference between philanthropy and charity?
3. Why is philanthropy important to community
sustainability?
philanthropy
the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for
other people
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
philanthropy vs. charity
Charity aims to relieve the pain of a particular social
problem, whereas philanthropy attempts to address the root
cause of the problem.
Example: the difference between the proverbial gift of a fish
to a hungry person, versus teaching them how to fish.
Philanthropy aims to build capacity – it’s
RESULTS oriented
philanthropy
build community capacity:
- economic impacts
- social impacts
- environmental impacts
sustainable community
desired outcome
outputs
along the way
a climate of opportunity and optimism - lots
of positive things to build on!
Young and rapidly growing population
Increasing graduation and education rates
Increased community economic capacity (FNFMB, Indigenous-
owned businesses)
Political will - Canada adopts UNDRIP last week!
Courts acknowledging Indigenous rights (e.g. T’silhquot’in)
Public awareness - Truth and Reconciliation Report
Other?
building capacity for
sustainable
communities
. inside-out
.human-centered
.assesses
motivation
AND ability
Image source: FNHA
skill testing questions
1. what capacity
needs to be
developed to
create sustainable communities?
2. what needs are
underfunded?
Image source: FNHA
philanthropy is outcome-focused
Foundations and funders want to know what kinds of positive change is being achieved through their funding
This is a fair enough expectation… but social impacts are difficult to measure
Where to begin?
to set measures you need to know where
you are starting from
high motivation / low ability high motivation / high ability
low motivation / low ability low motivation / high ability
ABILITY
MO
TIV
ATI
ON
skill testing questions
1. what are some indicators that could be used to measure
capacity development / social outcomes?
2. should measures be short term or long term?
3. what suggestions would you like to make to funders to
make life easier for you to monitor/report on outcomes?
GOOD NEWS: social economy is trending
“A social economy is a third sector among economies between the private (business)and public sectors(government).
It includes organizations such as cooperatives, non-profit organizations, social enterprises and charities.” WIKIPEDIA
social economy provides alternatives to
government funding – focus on empowerment
Aboriginal charities
Responsible investment
Social enterprise
Co-operatives
Social purchasing
Shared value business partners
Aboriginal charities are growing in
number and impact
Collectively, total revenues of charities dedicated to
supporting Aboriginal activity in 2011 alone was close to
$1.6B
On average, Aboriginal-dedicated charities raised revenues
of $2.1M in 2011
33 foundations are ‘mandated’ to fund First Nations, Metis
and Inuit peoples
Source: Measuring the Circle: Emerging Trends in Philanthropy for First Nations, Metis and Inuit
Communities in Canada: The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada 2014
Responsible investment is on the rise https://riacanada.ca/about/
Responsible investors believe that the integration of
environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into
the selection and management of investments can
provide superior risk adjusted returns and positive
societal impact.
$1 trillion in RI assets under management
68% increase in two years
31% of Canadian investment industry
social enterprise http://www.socialenterprisecanada.ca/
Social enterprises are companies with a social mission that want to
fund their own activities rather than rely solely on outside funding.
SOCIAL ECONOMY
APPROACH
costs covered and
profits create social
value for
communities
TRADITIONAL
APPROACH
operating costs
covered and profits
create financial
wealth for
shareholders
sell a product or service
Social objectives and
operations
profit goes to social mission vs
shareholders
Native American Natural Foods Inc.
- a social enterprise
Aboriginal Social Enterprise Program
Our mandate brings Aboriginal entrepreneurs into positions of
leadership, shaping our journey together with companies and agencies that want
to support community development, and governments that seek to enhance this
development and the employment outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.
http://www.aboriginalsocialenterprise.ca/
A partnership between Urban Matters and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Co-operatives http://www.bcca.coop/
Cooperatives are groups of people who work together to
meet common interests.
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-
responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
Very democratic type of business – one member / one voice.
Over 700 co-operatives in Canada
Over 90 Aboriginal co-ops in Canada
Types of co-operatives
• Consumer co-ops
• Worker co-ops
• Producer
• Financial
• Multi-stakeholder
Government social purchasing policies
Governments are major purchasers of goods and services
Proponents must demonstrate how they are making a
positive difference in communities through the work
Gov. embedding social clauses in contracts (e.g. hiring and
mentoring youth, sustainable products, legacy projects)
This is going to drive private sector behaviour change - IN A
GOOD WAY!
Indigenous governments could adopt social purchasing
policies too!
skill-testing question:
who is responsible for the well-being of communities?
27 sharedvalue.orgFOR USE BY AFFILIATE FIRMS, Source: “Shared Value Initiative, October 2015”
Corporations
Governments
Nonprofits
Foundations
< U.S. Size of Sectors in 2012 >
PRIVATE SECTOR = HUGE POTENTIAL INFLUENCE ON
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
truth and reconciliation commission –
calls to action for corporations
Use UNDRIP as reconciliation framework
Meaningful consultation
Equitable access to jobs, training and education
training for management and staff on cultural
awareness and Aboriginal history
a spectrum of corporate philanthropy…
“Giving back”
Business must fulfill community obligations
Corporate Philanthropy
Shared Value
“Finding business opportunities in social problems”
Social problems can be solved by
businesses toincrease profits or
strengthen differentiation
“Minimizing harm to society and the
company”
Business should be responsible
Corporate Social
Responsibility
http://sharedvalue.org/
so what?
Foundations are just one part of your philanthropic strategy
Assess your existing relationships – are your partners good corporate citizens?
Ask your business partners for their community contribution strategy - do they have one?
Focus on relationships – relationships don’t end when the economy tanks!
skill testing
question:
How can
different
partners help to
build capacity
for sustainable
communities?
Sustainable
Communities
Business Partners
Education/Capacity Partners
Community Service Partners
Other Government
Partners
what’s YOUR plan for BRIDGING THE GAP?
Who are you?
What do you value?
What do you want?
Why is this important?
Who are your partners for success?
How will you define / measure success?
thank you and good luck!!
Trina Wamboldt
250-374-8311
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/trinawamboldt
@TrinaWamboldt
Rhonda Maskiewich
250-374-8311
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rhondamaskiewich