About the Workshop
If you’ve ever wondered if social enterprise is an option for your non-profit organization, how it might affect charity status, or if you’re learning what social enterprise is for the first time this is the workshop for you. Matthew Rempel from Strategy Made Simple will provide a description of what social enterprise is, how it can be used, and how it can be a part of the funding and operational mix for nonprofits using local and Canadian examples.
In this workshop, we will be focusing on what is needed from boards to support or start a social enterprise, how it can be used within your organizational planning and strategy, and what you’re allowed to do as a nonprofit or charity without risking your status. We will discuss structures of social enterprises, examples of nonprofit run social enterprises in Canada, and how it can affect restricted vs. unrestricted funds (a favorite of treasurers!).
There will also be opportunities to ask about the specific ideas that you or your team have, and how we go about evaluating the feasibility and risks of social enterprise ideas.
Event Details
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Location: Online (Zoom link provided with registration)
Cost: Free
About the Presenter
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Matthew Rempel is the founder of Strategy Made Simple, where he works with nonprofits and charities to strengthen governance, strategy, and sustainability. He supports organizations in understanding how social enterprise can fit within their mission while protecting their charitable status. Matthew brings practical experience working with boards and leadership teams across Canada to help organizations build strong operational and funding models. If you have questions about social enterprise or would like to discuss ideas specific to your organization, you can reach Matthew directly at matthew [at] strategymadesimple [dot] ca