Final report: The School for Social Entrepreneurs in Ontario

The feasibility study was presented this week at the SiG Information Session at the MaRS Discovery District to quite a crowd including some of the people who participated in the study.

It was good to see them again and hear their latest news. One of the panelists had just launched her own social venture, delivering healthy sustainable lunches across the city. (www.tiffinday.com) 

We also invited Nick Temple, Policy and Communications Director of the SSE UK, to join us via speaker phone. It was wonderful having him on the line, particularly to provide feedback during the Q&A period at the end. 

Conducting the research for the SSE study was a remarkable experience. We had the opportunity to reflect on the development of social entrepreneurship and think about its future. We spoke to and learned from people at schools and organizations around the world and across Canada. We traveled across the province and met fascinating people working extremely hard to address major social issues. This has been one of the real joys and privileges of this study. 

Download the final report:

The School for Social Entrepreneurs in Ontario: Opportunities and alternatives

Executive Summary: The School for Social Entrepreneurs in Ontario

And for those of you who would like the overview, here is the executive summary: 

The School for Social Entrepreneurs in Ontario, Feasibility Study: Executive Summary

Document: SSE Prospective Student Brochure

To learn about the School of Social Entrepreneurs in a nutshell, download the brochure.

Document: MaRS White Paper - Social Ventures

Real World Systems, engaged by the MaRS Discovery District and generously supported by the Government of Ontario, completed a review of social impact measurement systems as they apply to social ventures. The review aims to help social ventures as well as their investors and funders determine how to design measurement systems that will help them meet their goals.

This whitepaper explores the opportunities and challenges supporting the growth of social ventures in Ontario.

Download the MaRS White Paper Series: Social Ventures

Document: Evaluation of the SSE 1997-2007

In 2006, the School for Social Entrepreneurs commissioned the New Economics Foundation to do an independent longitudinal evaluation of its work since 1998. This involved storyboard and impact mapping workshops with stakeholders (staff, trustees, students, fellows, etc.), and then an in-depth questionnaire sent to all SSE Fellows.

The executive summary provides an excellent overview of the SSE - its vision and objectives, its impact, its value, and even a few recommendations for the future.

Download the Evaluation of School for Social Entrepreneurs 1997-2007

Document: SiG@MaRS Request for Proposals

This is where it all began.  

Download the Request for Proposals.