When talking about social entrepreneurship in last month’s issue of Invested, the concept of “ethical consumerism” kept popping up. But what exactly is ethical consumerism, and is it even possible in today’s labyrinthine world of global supply chains and often greenwashed corporate promises? What is Ethical Consumerism? At its core, ethical consumerism is a commitment to making…
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Beyond Business as Usual: The Transformative Potential of Social Entrepreneurship
In a world where profit often reigns supreme, a growing movement is emerging — one that blends business acumen with a passionate commitment to societal change. The movement is social entrepreneurship, and similarly to impact and ESG investing, the traditional models of profit-driven enterprises are no longer the sole focus of entrepreneurs and investors. Social…
Supporting De-Escalation: Strategies for Managing Emerging Mental Health Crises
This month, we are diving into the final area of the mental health care sector in which Viewpoint Foundation wants to make headway: supports for de-escalation. Emerging mental health crises can be challenging to navigate, both for the individuals experiencing them and those around them. However, with the right support and strategies, it is possible to…
Optimizing Emergency Departments for Mental Health Patients
Last month we explored the first of the three areas of crisis care that Viewpoint Foundation wants to make headway in – diverting patients away from emergency rooms and into community-based care. This month we will look at who needs to be in the ER and how their experience can be better suited to their…
The Role of Community-Based Respite Care for Mental Health Patients
As we have been discussing this year in Invested, mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, and the need for comprehensive support systems has never been more apparent. Last month, we discussed crisis care in the mental health sector. In this issue, we are diving a little deeper into the first of the…
Crisis Care in the Mental Health Sector
In keeping with our theme from October’s issue of Invested, we continue discussing Viewpoint Foundation’s vision of mental health care. We believe in having equal access to humane, compassionate, and competent supports, regardless of the nature of the crisis, and we aim to reduce harmful outcomes of mental health crises for individuals, families, and communities. We see…
The Power of Natural Supports in Mental Health Care
We have talked a lot about mental health in previous issues of Invested. This is because at Viewpoint Foundation we have a vision of Calgarians in mental health crises having equal access to humane, compassionate, and competent supports, regardless of the nature of their crisis. And we aim to reduce harmful outcomes of mental health…
Evolving Trends in Philanthropy: What Modern Philanthropy Looks Like
“The rallying cry for philanthropy to change has been resounding and gaining momentum over the past few years. It comes from non-profit leaders, academics, the general public, and… from those engaged in the philanthropic sector itself.” (Alberg-Seberich & Ganji, 2023)The Viewpoint Foundation has been supporting causes in Calgary and across Canada since 2002. Since then,…
ESG Investing: What Is It, and Does It Work?
Last month in Invested, we got into “impact investing.” This month, we tackle ESG investing. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they have a few notable differences that we will explore, along with the ins and outs of what ESG investing is and why it is experiencing pushback. Understanding ESG Investing ESG investing is a strategy…
Impact Investing: Aligning Capital with Social Change
The last decade has seen the concept of impact investing gain significant recognition among foundations and investors alike. This approach involves deploying capital strategically to generate social impact and financial returns. In theory, investors can support companies with a strong social conscience, and foundations are able to leverage their entire balance sheets, unlocking additional capital…