ABOUT US
We believe that people
know best what needs
to be done in their
communities, but not
always how to do it.
That’s where we
come in.
First things first: We’re not a fund, and we help raise millions of dollars for hundreds of projects so we’re definitely not small. So what’s with our name?
We began in 2009 as a small charity with big ambitions: to help the many small grassroots groups that no one else was. These groups face many roadblocks, but with a little money and advice there’s no one more effective. Since then, we’ve helped 300 community-led projects punch well above their weight.
We Do This Through
Our award-wining crowdfunding platform, which lets projects make their case to donors and give them a tax receipt
Strategic support with campaigning, organizing,
communicating and more
A staff of 25+ experts working across Canada in both official languages and several Indigenous ones
You can help us do all this and more
Did you know that in addition to a project, you can also donate to Small Change Fund itself?
When you support us directly, you make us more effective at helping our partners to be more effective. It’s that simple.
our services
Crowdfunding Platform
A completely redesigned, state-of-the-art crowdfunding and donor management system, with multimedia storytelling abilities.
Campaign Strategy
Campaign and advocacy strategy development, community organizing support, campaign execution support.
Fundraising Support
Fundraising strategy development, donor management, grant application support and writing.
Government Relations
Access to coaching and resources that enable partners to pursue government relations activities.
Digital Strategy & Support
Help building partner social media presence, social content creation, digital strategy training.
Communications
Messaging and creative campaign development, Media Relations support, advertising and design execution.
Financial Systems Support
Managing project finances, financial reporting, maintaining records for CRA compliance.
Administrative Support
One-on-one assistance with our platform; project management support; management of donation intake, tax receipts, processing fees.
Research
Help with identifying existing and required research, report development.
Human Resources Support
Consultation on HR strategy and management, T4 and T4A documentation.
ABOUT SMALL CHANGE FUND
We also run our own projects
Hot Globe
A comedy series about climate change, because if you’re laughing, you’re listening
Get On The Bus
A national movement to inspire a youth transit revolution
Public Voice Fund
This unique project helps environmental groups engage government relations experts
Greenbelt Champions
The campaign to protect and grow Ontario’s Greenbelt
TESTIMONIALS
From advocacy materials, to marketing campaigns to legal action — including a Freedom of Information appeal to access the MegaSpa 95-year lease — the Small Change Fund team and their range of skills has helped us punch above our weight.
Norm Di Pasquale, Ontario Place For All
Small Change offers their partners access to many valuable resources – including a high-level digital strategy training course and advocacy tools. Thanks to them, we have become more effective.
Emma, Small Change Fund Partner
We’ve been learning a ton since day one. We didn’t expect the quality and depth of strategic advice and guidance we would receive!
Mitchell Beer, Energy Mix Productions
ANNUAL REPORTS
2024 Annual Report
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