Vancouver, B.C. (October 10, 2012): Infocus Management Consulting and LIFT Impact Partners have formed a partnership to support not-for-profit organizations to be sustainable and more effective in delivering measurable social impact in Canada.

“Infocus is proud to enter into partnership with LIFT. We believe strongly that not-for-profits are a critical resource in communities across Canada, and feel that our firm is uniquely positioned to help LIFT support their growth and development,” said Dave Baspaly, principal, Infocus Management Consulting.

Infocus will join LIFT’s partner network of organizations and individuals who will provide pro bono services to support LIFT and its partner not-for-profit organizations improve capacity and operations. As part of this partnership, Infocus will provide management consulting services, including strategy, governance, management, operations, financial and policy expertise.

“LIFT is pleased to have the management experience and knowledge of Infocus as part of our pro bono partner network and we look forward to its assistance in improving the operations of not-for-profit organizations,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners.

Visit infocusconsulting.ca or liftpartners.ca to learn more. Follow LIFT on Twitter or like LIFT on Facebook.

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About Infocus Management Consulting
Infocus is a full-service management consulting firm that provides objective advice, expertise and specialized skills with the aim of creating value by maximizing growth/resources, creating efficiencies and improving the business performance of its clients. Infocus maintains a dedicated land service division designed to meet the specific needs of utility and pipeline companies in British Columbia and Alberta.

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:

Infocus Management Consulting
Dave Baspaly
Principal
604.683.0556
dave@infocusconsulting.ca

LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba
Manager, Communications and Corporate Response
778.327.5139
nmezzarobba@liftpartners.ca