The Neil Squire Society (NSS) helps Canadians with disabilities remove barriers so they can live independent lives and become active members of the workplace and our society. NSS empowers clients through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development and various employment programs.
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Gary Birch Executive Director, Neil Squire SocietyLIFT’s partnership has been instrumental to the growth and success of Neil Squire Society. As a result of LIFT’s leadership, we now have the strong foundation, team and mindset required for strategic growth and innovation to further the reach and impact of our programs. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come as we launch our new brand and bring our offerings to more people with disabilities across the country.”
Opportunity
Expand NSS’s reach, impact and organizational effectiveness to deliver high-quality programs and services across the country.
Plan
Establish a national presence and drive awareness of NSS’s offerings, streamline processes and structures and increase fundraising capacity.
Impact
- NSS now serves 3,300 clients across nine provinces and territories
- Signed new partnerships and a substantial increase in revenue expected in 2019
- Created performance measurement framework to improve learning capabilities
- Refreshed NSS’s brand and logo to unite all programs under one powerful identity
- Invested in fundraising capacity with the placement of a leader in fund development and supported the transition of a new financial operations lead to guide organizational growth
- Conducted an IT audit leading to a roadmap for an organization wide IT system
