Vancouver, B.C. (September 12, 2012): Patio Social has partnered with LIFT Impact Partners to provide communications expertise to support not-for-profit organizations to be sustainable and more effective in delivering measurable social impact in Canada. Together, they will help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities.

“LIFT is bringing non-profit organizations together with industry experts, thought leaders and focussed funding sources in a way that Canada has never seen before,” said Megan Halkett, managing director, Patio Social. “We are proud to join LIFT’s partner network and support LIFT in their mission to better the health and well-being of Canadians.”

Patio Social 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, Patio Social will provide communications and social media services, including digital audits, social media strategies, social media platform management, training and other digital communications services.

“Patio Social is a young, innovative company with a tremendous level of knowledge in social media and online communication and we welcome it to our partner network. In this new media world, this experience will play a key role in supporting not-for-profit organizations across Canada,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners.

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About Patio Social
As a small Vancouver communications agency, Patio Social offers clients a unique mix of strategic communications, social media and marketing insights. Bridging the old school with the new school, Patio Social is able to bring clients a unique perspective that combines traditional business insights with emerging trends and technologies. Patio Social understands the value of social media as both a marketing and communications channel, and develops strategies that will build brand awareness and affinity for clients over the long-term.

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:

Patio Social
Megan Halkett
Managing Director
604.722.8317
megan@patiosocial.ca
@patiosocial

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