Vancouver, B.C. (December 4, 2012): Civilis Group and LIFT Impact Partners have partnered to help not-for-profit organizations be sustainable and more effective in delivering social impact in Canada. Together, they will help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities.
Civilis Group joins LIFT’s partner network of businesses and professionals that offer pro bono services to not-for-profit organizations to build capacity and improve operations. As part of this partnership, Civilis will provide a range of expertise, including strategic planning, capacity building, organizational development, change management, and other services.
“Helping civil society achieve their goals is at the core of Cvilis’s consulting business. We’re pleased to partner with LIFT Impact Partners, using our extensive experience in the corporate, government and non-profit sectors, to strengthen non-profits and support LIFT’s venture philanthropy approach,” explained partners Ida Teoli and Diana Wickham.
“Civilis’ motivation around making a difference in the lives of individuals and their communities aligns very well with the work of LIFT Impact Partners,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners. “We appreciate the support and contributions of like-minded organizations as we strive to improve the capacity of not-for-profit organizations in Canada.”
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About Civilis
Civilis is a management consulting firm based in Montreal, which specializes in providing services to the non-profit sector and socially-responsible corporations. Its objective is to support and enable its clients to more effectively reach their social goals. Civilis was founded by partners Ida Teoli and Diana Wickham to apply their extensive experience in the corporate, government and non-profit sectors to strengthen civil society.
About LIFT Impact Partners
LIFT Impact Partners uses a venture philanthropy approach to support not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact that improves the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities. LIFT evolved from 2010 Legacies Now, as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and has over a decade of experience advancing positive social impact.
For more information, contact:
Civilis
Ida Teoli
Partner
514.457.1861
ida@civilis.ca
LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba
Manager, Communications
778.327.5139
nmezzarobba@liftpartners.ca