Welcome to the
SEIZE Resource Library!

Each resource is rooted in our basis of unity and shaped by over a decade of experience within the diverse communities we are part of, grounded in the principles of democracy, equity, solidarity, care, and pluralism.

Resources Crafted by SEIZE

Designed to support you at every stage of your journey in the social solidarity economy from early sparks of inspiration to building thriving values-driven organizations!

IDEATION

This stage is about imagining what could be: surfacing community needs, clarifying your values, and exploring the possibilities of collective ownership.

New Solidarity Venture Check-list

How do you know an idea is ripe to act on? We’ve outlined 8 key considerations that we typically use to support SSE projects in the ideation phase.

Choosing an SSE Model

One of more critical decisions during the ideation stage is figuring out which legal status to incorporate under. We’ve outlined the core comparison elements to support your decision making process.

START-UP

This stage is about translating shared vision into shared infrastructure: setting up systems, agreements, and practices that reflect your values.

Pricing Strategies

Setting prices to reflect our values is a key way we embody our values. This resource gives an overview on commonly used pricing strategies across the social solidarity economy.

Democratic Structuring

Good intentions can only go so far: This resource walks participants through the process of aligning their values with democratic principles then offers some tried and tested practices for democratic structuring.

GROWTH

This stage is about deepening resilience and expanding impact while staying rooted in your values. Growth in the SSE means strengthening systems and diversifying revenue so your collective can thrive without compromising its mission.

Revenue Diversification

This resource guides organizational leaders in critically analyzing their funding sources and the associated income model to develop a more secure long-term income strategy grounded in SSE resilience.

Tech Enhanced Operations

Looking the part is a matter of systems you implement! This cheat sheet shares insights on some of the operational time saving systems we’ve tested and implemented with SEIZE and adjacent projects.

Find your next cooperative partnership with suppliers from across Canada!

The Solidarity Economy in Action:

Further Together: Verdun Community Land Trust

Further Together: Verdun Community Land Trust The Verdun Community Land Trust (VCLT) is an emerging initiative working to take land and housing off the private market and place them under perpetual community stewardship. Their goal is simple: no landlords, just people collectively stewarding autonomous but connected housing. Building community stewardship in Verdun In a context…

Further Together: WeV Change Collective

Further Together: WeV Change Collective WeV Change Collective is working to shift labour away from capitalist power and toward community-led solutions. Through values-focused career navigation and impact hiring within the social solidarity economy, WeV connects people who want their work to contribute to building a better world. Building careers around our values WeV works with…

Further Together: The General Union

Further Together: The General Union The General Union (Le Syndicat général) is a labour union for all workers across Montreal! Whether you’re a member of a union and want to better understand your rights, or are wanting to unionize your workplace, The General Union has your back! 💪 Building worker power The General Union has…

Resource Directories We 💖

SSE Development

Coop Creator - https://coopcreator.ca

Cooperatives First provides co-op start-up resources, such as business coaching, online courses, and incorporation support across western Canada.

Non-profit Resource Centre - nonprofitresources.ca

Tools, resources, and research
For nonprofits working for the public benefit.

Solidarity Economy Principles - solidarityeconomyprinciples.org

If you’re looking to explore practices or principles to learn about and strengthen the solidarity economy, this is the site for you.

Climate Organizing

Le Hub - en.wiki.lehub.ca

Ever-growing compilation of resources for activists and organizers, from how-to's to success stories.

Activist Handbook - activisthandbook.org

Learn how to become an activist, plan a political campaign strategy, and start a grassroots movement - all while not burning out.

The Commons - commonslibrary.org

The Commons Library includes 1500+ educational resources in a range of formats. Topics include campaign strategy, community organising, working effectively in groups, justice and diversity, creative activism, and much more.

Community Development

Grassroots Economic Organizing - geo.coop

A decentralized collective of educators, researchers and grassroots activists working to promote the solidarity economy.

Peoples Hub - peopleshub.org

CED Resource Library - ccednet-rcdec.ca

With our collection of resources and media, we seek to strengthen Community Economic Development knowledge and practice across Canada and around the world.

Funding Directories

Hello Darwin
Federal, provincial, and regional programs available across the country, for all industries
Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC)
National directory of funding and financing options for Cooperatives
Fundica - Desjardins
Personalized government funding based on your organization's profile.
English Language Arts Network (ELAN)
Provincial funding assistance for English-speaking artists and organizations in Quebec
Canada Council for the Arts
The Canadian government's funding organization for the arts
Government of Canada
A centralized tool to browse funding provided by the Canadian government.
Fonds Eco Leader
Plus de 175 programmes de financement fédéraux, provinciaux et régionaux visant l’adoption de pratiques écoresponsables et de technologies propres.
Boussole Entrepreneuriale Resources
A curated collection of tools, guides, and support materials in English and French to help entrepreneurs and social innovators plan, launch, and grow their ventures.