Bringing a cross sector and network approach to exploring the future of philanthropy and societal transformation for just, equitable and resilient communities.

The RSA Fellowship is an inclusive global community of more than 30,000 changemakers committed to finding better ways of thinking, acting and delivering change.

LOCAL INVESTMENT FOR LOCAL IMPACTVERGE connects caring local investors with local enterprises that have a social or environmental mission at their core. Through the VERGE Social Enterprise Loan Fund and complementary intermediary services, we will promote the growth of social enterprises and impact investors in our region of London and surrounding counties.www.vergecapital.ca

Innovation Works brings social innovators together, from nonprofits, social enterprises, education and entrepreneurs in a 32,000 square foot building located in the heart of London’s Downtown. Connect people. Sparking Impact.www.innovationworkslondon.ca

Pillar Nonprofit Network strengthens the impact of the nonprofit sector. We connect the three pillars - nonprofit, business and government - to create community impact. We spark innovation. Pillar Nonprofit Network supports more than 340 nonprofit member organizations, 88 social enterprises and 180 co-tenants at Innovation Works. For more information, visitPillar Nonprofit Network - www.pillarnonprofit.ca Innovation Works - www.innovationworkslondon.ca VERGE Capital - www.vergecapital.ca

I have participated in a Reflective Practice and Research Fellowship from March 1 - Sept 16, 2019. To read more visit https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/reflective-practice-and-research-fellowshipI captured the network approach, origin stories, learning, and impact of Pillar’s journey as a network support organization and two of its key initiatives, Innovation Works and VERGE. Further, I worked alongside local, provincial, national and international networks and capturing research about the value of cross sector collaboration in building connections to strengthen positive community impact. I have been at Pillar for over 11 years during a time of rapid growth and development. I am often asked to share what we know with communities interested in initiating similar programs, processes and resources. This Fellowship allowed for some protected time to capture our learning, contribute to strategic projects and develop materials that will help us share widely including a microsite "The Network Approach by Pillar Nonprofit Network." I participated in the Maytree Policy School to explore how networks can influence public policy and developed an organizational strategy as part of the Fellowship. To see what I learned and our policy strategy visit https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/top-10-takeaways-and-actions-maytree-policy-school. Further, I attended the Foundations of Purpose program at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity. To see my reflections from this program visit https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/journey-finding-my-foundation-purpose.This opportunity was made possible by the generous support of Alegria 3 Inc., Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, Cambia Development Foundation, The CulturePlex Lab at Western University, The Curated Suitcase, Decade Group, Horizon Leadership Institute Inc., Lawson Foundation, Maytree Foundation, Paul Cocker, and Ursuline Sisters.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information, and to funding brain tumour research.www.braintumour.ca

Thames Valley Children's Centre is a regional rehabilitation centre for children and young adults with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays, and autism spectrum disorders, living primarily in Southwestern Ontario. We are a community-oriented Centre providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation and therapy to help young people reach their potential in terms of independence, self esteem and participation in society.