Before the dot-com crash in 2000, online and tech companies were exploding, both in numbers and big buyouts. Young business and hi-tech entrepreneurs across North America were becoming multi-millionaires, including the Lower Mainland, referred to by some as the “Silicon Valley of the North”. However, with all the success, the local media portrayed Vancouver’s hi-tech community … Read more
Traditional philanthropy models have an intrinsic expectation of nonprofits to continuously do more in the face of decreasing resources. The 2025 Vantage Point State of the Sector Report saw that one-in-three organizations with operating budgets under $1M are at risk beyond the next 12 months, nearly 90% reported a massive increase in demand for programs, … Read more
What happens before a child starts kindergarten shapes far more than their first day of school. It influences their confidence, mobility, relationships, and readiness to learn—and, ultimately, their trajectory through life. Hosted in Natalie Marchesan and Ron Klopfer’s beautiful home, with stunning views and warm hospitality, our most recent Social Dialogue Series event brought SVP … Read more
Strong organizations start with strong leaders, but too often, nonprofit leaders are expected to give endlessly without having a place to reflect, connect, and grow. As we shared in our October 2025 snapshot, our nonprofit leaders are stretched thin. This is why SVP Vancouver launched The Leadership Table. An event built on the belief that when … Read more
