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Choosing an SSE Model

SEIZE Resources > IdeationChoosing an SSE ModelDifferent Organizational Models Comparison SheetDownloadPurpose of a Non-Profit OrganizationThe purpose of a NPO is to pursue mission-oriented goals through the collective actions of citizens. Although there are many different kinds of NPO’s they all have one thing in common: The people involved in the NPO cannot use it to make […]

Democratic Structuring

SEIZE Resources > Start-up Download Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) initiatives are often founded on values of justice, collective responsibility, and shared power. Many of us feel an impulse to resist hierarchies, formal rules, and centralized authority. The lure of “structurelessness” is strong: it promises freedom, informality, and egalitarianism. But as Jo Freeman warns in […]

Diversifying Your Revenue Strategy

SEIZE Resources > GrowthDownloadCultivating Values-Aligned Financing A solidarity economy venture isn’t just about making money! It’s about making money in ways that uphold community values, strengthen collective ownership, and build long-term resilience! This workbook will help your team: Audit your current income sources. Map them to common models & streams in the solidarity economy. Evaluate […]

Tech Enhanced Operations

SEIZE Resources > GrowthDownloadKnow what you’re eligible for NPOs, and (outside of Quebec) Coops incorporated as NPOs are eligible for reduced, if not outright free access to services. TechSoup is a group that can provide access to: Google Apps Domain, Microsoft 365, Canva, reduced Lenovo (laptops) hardware, Adobe suites, Bitwarden / onepass, Slack, and more […]

Pricing Strategies in the Solidarity Economy

SEIZE Resources > Start-up Download Setting prices isnt just a financial decision: it’s a values decision! In the social solidarity economy (SSE), pricing strategies are typically designed to balance accessibility, fairness, and financial sustainability, while reinforcing community trust and collective responsibility. Below are several approaches commonly used by solidarity economy initiatives, cooperatives, and […]

New Solidarity Economy Venture Checklist

SEIZE Resources > Ideation Download This checklist is designed for community members, organizers, and entrepreneurs exploring new cooperative or nonprofit ventures within the solidarity economy. It supports the idea validation stage (before incorporation) and aligns with SEIZE’s values of democratic ownership, justice, and collective well-being. Use this as a living tool: Start with the […]