In the summer, you'll be matched with a team of 2-3 Analysts who have received extensive training through the Propel Impact Consulting or Impact Investing Fellowship programs. Analysts bring experience from previous consulting projects or from conducting due diligence on potential investment opportunities. Each Analyst will dedicate 5 hours per week to working with you.

In the fall, you'll be matched with a team of 4-5 Impact Consulting Fellows, who are in training. Fellows will have completed a Foundations Certificate covering a range of topics including EDI, systems thinking, market research, theory of change, and impact measurement.

Both Analysts (summer) and Fellows (fall) will come with a range of technical skills ranging from due diligence to sectoral research, and all will be familiar with the Canadian social innovation & social finance sector. Analysts/Fellows will be supported by an experienced Project Advisor.

Project requests are assessed on three criteria: whether they address specific social, environmental, and cultural issues that are aligned with Propel Impact’s priorities, whether the Analysts/Fellows have the requisite skills to complete the project successfully, and whether your organization demonstrates a commitment to developing a social enterprise or establishing/diversifying revenue-generating activities.

As your project comes to an end, we will provide you with resources to learn about accessing social finance for your organization. Once your impact-first organization is ready to seek funding, we will also consider you for investment through one of our seven local Propel Impact funds, if eligible.

With a strong focus on helping you develop a social enterprise, projects must be focused on market research, feasibility assessment, financial modeling, or impact measurement. A strong project proposal will only cover one of these areas. Once the projects begin, your designated team will work with you to define the scope of work to ensure project success. Read some case studies showcasing previous projects for inspiration.

As a small nonprofit, Propel Impact incurs direct costs to operate these projects. These costs include: recruiting and training Fellows and Analysts, paying Analyst salaries, hiring Managers to oversee consulting engagements, and curating educational resources for participating impact-first organizations.