Impact Toolbox

50% of all social impact organizations worldwide are led by women.

Spend five minutes with any of them and you’ll understand why.

↳ A woman who couldn’t access childcare while launching her business, so she built a model around that reality from day one.
↳ A founder who designed her program around school pickup times because she knew that’s why women weren’t showing up to everyone else’s.
↳ A leader who priced her services the way she did because she remembered what it felt like to not be able to afford it herself.

You can’t design that kind of understanding into a business. You have to have lived it.

And the initiatives that come out of it are sharper, more trusted, and built to last.

Happy International Women’s Day to every woman building boldly. 💜

If your organization or institution wants to be part of supporting women in social impact, let’s talk.

If you work in economic development, community organizing, or local government, this one is for you. The gap between thriving and struggling neighbourhoods has a clear explanation, and more importantly, a clear set of solutions. Swipe through.

Not sure how to fund your social impact org?

You’re not expected to have ALL the answers….
↳ but it helps to know your options. 😅

Join us for a one-hour workshop focused on making financing feel clearer and less intimidating.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 12–1pm PT / 1–2pm MT
💻 Online & open to all!

In this session, we’ll cover:
→ The financing pathways available for social impact orgs
→ How to think about money without losing sight of your values
→ Simple steps you can take now to prepare for future financing

If you’re building something meaningful (or thinking about it) this workshop is for you.

👉Save your spot! Link in bio.

Spots are limited in our newest learning opportunity. ↴

We’re partnering with to support a small group of participants in exploring social entrepreneurship.

→ Free access to $600+ in training
→ A chance at expert coaching
→ Gift cards for your feedback

If you identify as Black, racialized, Indigenous, or living with a disability, then this was made for you.

Apply now! Link in bio.

At our organization, we believe change starts with CONNECTION.
So we’re introducing… Mission: Possible!

↳ A new Community of Practice for purpose-driven innovators in the Kootenays.

It’s a space to connect with like-minded people in a fun, collaborative, and meaningful way.

Whether you’re building a social venture, supporting change, or just curious, this is your space to:
→ Learn from others
→ Celebrate wins
→ Tackle real challenges
→ Help shape a resilient Kootenays

💚 Be at the heart of community change.
🗓️Wednesday, Feb 11
🕐 12:30–2:00pm MT / 11:30am–1:00pm PT
🔗 Register in bio!

We can’t wait to see this community come to life. Together, any mission is possible!

Calling all social impact founders across Canada!

We’ve pulled together 17 funding opportunities currently open for applications.

All available in our latest LinkedIn Newsletter edition.

Link in bio.

Tag someone who should see this.👇

YEEP Hackathon Cohort 2 brings together 40 youth and 8 mentors through virtual trainings and a 3-day in-person hackathon where young people develop and showcase their business ideas.

Group prizes are up to $3000 and real mentorship is part of the journey.

Register here: bit.ly/YEEP-Cohort2
Deadline: January 31, 2026

Thinking about applying for funding?
Before you do, let’s make sure you’re ready.

Swipe through 5 signs that show you’re truly ready to seek funding with clarity, structure, and confidence.

📬 And heads up: our Winter 2026 Funding Alert is coming soon.
→ Subscribe to our newsletter to get access when it drops! Link in bio.

The Kootenays are full of BIG ideas, but lasting change takes collaboration.💡

So…. join us for Innovate for Impact’s next virtual workshop:
↳  “𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬.”

This is your opportunity to explore how local organizations can work with students from and to:

→ Build stronger partnerships across sectors 🤝
→ Grow social enterprises and community-led projects 🌱
→ Keep young talent rooted right here in the Kootenays  🎓 
→ Learn how to turn collaboration into tangible community solutions ✨ 

… And take the first step toward your next powerful partnership!

📅 January 14 at 12-1PM PT / 1-2PM MT | Free to attend

Registration linked in bio!

As we take time off for the holidays, we’re holding space for a few things:

→ The courage it takes to start something new
→ The late nights and early mornings behind every impact-driven idea
→ The communities and initiatives that inspire us to keep showing up in our work
→ And the mentors, partners, and peers who remind us we’re not in this alone

This season, we’re choosing rest, deep gratitude and hope for what’s still possible.

To everyone in our Impact Toolbox community:
→ Thank you for building with us, dreaming with us, and making this work matter.

You’ve helped turn this dream into a reality for social impact founders worldwide.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Impact Toolbox. 💚

2025 was a bold and busy year at Impact Toolbox.

And it was one filled with meaningful impact.

From global fellowships to regional workshops, we grew, built, and learned together.

Swipe through for some of our accomplishments this year, and what we’re carrying into 2026. 😊

A quick glimpse into our team! Young leaders building programs, shaping strategy, and growing real-world impact.

Our Youth Engagement Strategy guides how we hire, mentor, design, and invest in emerging founders across 65+ countries.

Comment “youth leaders” and we’ll DM you the link to our Youth Engagement Framework.