Vancouver, B.C. (April 18, 2013): LIFT Impact Partners is pleased to welcome Ernst & Young to its partner network of leading experts, which supports not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective in delivering social impact. This new partnership will provide valuable advisory services to help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities.

“Ernst & Young is excited to be working with LIFT Impact Partners in support of their vision to deliver measurable and lasting social impact in the areas of literacy, skills development, sport and physical activity. Venture philanthropy plays a key role in the delivery of scalable and sustainable social impact and we are delighted to be supporting LIFT to maximize the social return on their investment in our local communities,” said Vincent Bryant, senior manager of Ernst & Young’s advisory practice.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. LIFT’s venture philanthropy work aligns with Ernst & Young’s commitment to helping people and communities achieve their highest potential.

“Ernst & Young’s commitment to providing top-notch advisory services in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors makes it an ideal fit for LIFT’s partner network,” explained Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer of LIFT Impact Partners. “We believe our partnership with Ernst & Young will strengthen our ability to help not-for-profit organizations reach their full potential for creating lasting social change in Canada.”

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About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, its 167,000 people are united by their shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. Ernst & Young makes a difference by helping people, clients and wider communities achieve their potential.

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.

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For more information, contact:

Nicole Mezzarobba Ford
Manager, Communications and Corporate Response
778.327.5139
nford@liftpartners.ca