Non Profit


An Independent, not-for-profit University in Ontario is Opening Its Doors This January

An Independent, not-for-profit University in Ontario is Opening Its Doors This January

This January, the first cohort of students will be starting their undergraduate journey at the International Business University (IBU), a newly founded independent, not-for-profit university in Ontario. IBU was created by Tim McTiernan, the Founding President and Vice-Chancellor, and a...
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A Once Homeless Toronto Woman is Now Crowdfunding Her Way to Harvard

It isn’t easy to get into Harvard, and it isn’t easy to pay to go to the Ivy League school either. That’s why a 32-year-old Toronto woman has turned to the crowdfunding site GoFundMe to pay for her tuition and living costs.
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Why Every Young Professional Needs a Cause

As the saying goes, “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” For young professionals (YPs) looking to build strong, individual identities, as well as improve the world around us, this saying could not ring more true. Here's why you should put it into action
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The Walrus Talks Comes To YYC

Here’s something notable for your social calendar: at the end of the month, you can catch a special event being hosted by the Walrus Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization known for bringing together influential people to encourage conversations on issues that are important to Canadians
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Non Profit Profile: Dress for Success Calgary

Who hasn’t been through a nerve-wracking interview where you’re trying your best to make a good first impression? Nothing helps more than making sure you’re dressed to the nines to give you that extra boost of confidence. Enter: Dress for Success
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SocialPakt Makes a Difference, One T Shirt at a Time

If there are three things young professionals relish in, it’s a unique piece of clothing, supporting local talent, and getting behind a good cause. Making a difference for artists and non-profits in communities across the United States and Canada, SocialPakt offers all of the above.
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Charity Spotlight: Save a Child's Heart

Save a Child's Heart has emerged as a world leader in providing urgent life-saving cardiac surgery for infants and children from under-privileged areas at no cost. We recently attended their Bowl Your Heart Out fundraiser to learn more about this great initiative
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LIFT Investments: An Innovative Non Profit Initiative

LIFT Investments is a new non-profit social investment fund that provides capital and opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs in low-income countries. We attended their inaugural Toronto fundraiser on May 9 to find out more about this great initiative
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