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WELCOME TO THE ENACTUS CANADA FAMILY!
The following Team Manual was designed to help you familiarize yourself with all the opportunities available to you and your team throughout the year. Whether you are a brand new member, a seasoned veteran, or the President of your team, there is something in here for you to learn about. It follows a chronological order, walking you through what a year of Enactus involvement looks like.
If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to reach out directly to your respective Program Manager. You can find their contact information in the table below. It is our job at the National Office to help and support you in any way we can, so do not hesitate to get in touch!
We hope that you enjoy this year, and thank you for being part of a network that is positively transforming the landscape of our country.
WESTERN CANADA CENTRAL CANADA (QC & ON) ATLANTIC CANADA + GTA Sam Thumm [email protected] 416-304-1566 x224
Allie Daniel [email protected] 416-304-1566 x230
Caitlin Moores [email protected] 416-304-1566 x221
ABOUT ENACTUS CANADA
Enactus Canada is shaping generations of entrepreneurial leaders who are passionate about advancing the economic, social and environmental health of Canada. We rally the energy, ideas and passion of Canada’s best and brightest students who see business as a way to address social issues.
As a global network of 36 countries, Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders that is enabling progress through entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. This past year, more than 2,700 Canadian post-secondary students drove 280 community empowerment projects that lead to the launch of 672 businesses, directly impacting more than 33,000 lives.
Below is a list of all the initiatives discussed in this Manual. You can simply click on the initiative you would like to know more about, and it will take you right to it!
ENACTUS CANADA TEAM MANUAL.................................................................................................................... 1
ENACTUS CANADA CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................... 4
ENACTUS WORLD CUP OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 6
TEAM ASSESSMENT TOOL ................................................................................................................................. 8
TEAM MANAGEMENT ON GOOGLE DRIVE........................................................................................................ 14
SAMPLE BUDGET ............................................................................................................................................... 15
TRAINING MODULES ......................................................................................................................................... 17
PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS ................................................................................................................................ 18
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STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR NATIONAL COMPETITION ................................................................................... 21
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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ....................................................................................................... 23
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SPIRIT VIDEOS ................................................................................................................................................... 34
ENACTUS CANADA CAREERS ........................................................................................................................... 35
COMPETITION INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 36
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NATIONAL CHALLENGES .................................................................................................................................. 38
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PRE-SCREENING WEEK ..................................................................................................................................... 64
NATIONAL EXPOSITION..................................................................................................................................... 65
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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ....................................................................................................................................... 67
FINAL REPORTING ............................................................................................................................................. 68
NATIONAL CHAMPION AUDIT ........................................................................................................................... 70
To ensure you do not miss a single deadline this year, the next page includes a calendar of all upcoming relevant dates to help you and your team plan ahead. We strongly recommend adding these dates to your calendars and discussing them in your team meetings, to ensure everyone is on the same page. The Programs Calendar includes important dates and deadlines relating to the following initiatives:
1. Project Partnerships 2. Student Entrepreneur National Competition 3. Reporting 4. Individual Awards & Recognition 5. Events
Please see the calendar on the following page:
ITEM EVENT DATES DEADLINES
Project Partnerships
Launch August 25th
Application Deadline September 23rd
Completed Grant Acceptance Forms Received by October 28th
Team Advisor Placement TBC
Touchpoint #1 December 1st
Touchpoint #2 February 16th
Final Impact Reports Due April 6th
Scotiabank Supporting Syrian Refugees Project Partnership
Round #3 September 23rd
Round #4 (if applicable) November 18th
Final Reporting for Rounds #1 and #2 December 1st
Final Reporting for Rounds #3 and #4 April 6th
Student Entrepreneur National Competition
Launch October 17th
Nomination Deadline November 24th
Application Deadline December 8th
Reporting
Competition Sign-Up December 1st
Project Partnerships Final Impact Reports Due April 6th
Final Reporting Due April 13th
Individual Awards & Recognition
Launch January 16th
Awards Application/Nomination Deadline March 23rd
Events
Enactus Canada Regional Exposition - Western Canada March 2-3rd
Hotel Booking Deadline January 19th
Team Registration February 2nd
Individual Registration February 12th
Enactus Canada Regional Exposition - Central Canada March 9-10th
Hotel Booking Deadline January 26th
Team Registration February 9th
Individual Registration February 19th
Enactus Canada Regional Exposition - Atlantic Canada March 16-17th
Hotel Booking Deadline February 2nd
Team Registration February 16th
Individual Registration February 26th
Pre-Screening Week April 24-28th
Enactus Canada National Exposition May 9-11th
Hotel Booking Deadline March 23rd
Team Registration April 6th
Individual Registration April 20th
Leadership Summit May 12-13th
Registration April 20th
ABOUT ENACTUS WORLD CUP Like in business, we believe that competition in the social sector encourages creativity and rewards results.
For Enactus, the regional, national and global competition process ultimately means more lives impacted around the world. One National Champion team from each of our 36 operating countries qualifies to participate in Enactus World Cup where they will compete for the title of Enactus World Champion.
A WORLD-CLASS SHOW OF EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTION Every year a select group of 3,500 student, academic, business, government and foundation leaders from around the globe meet at Enactus World Cup to showcase how entrepreneurial action and shared innovation is transforming lives and creating a better future for us all.
Our signature global event – this unique gathering provides the opportunity for present and future world leaders to see how ideas are being turned into action as they experience three unforgettable days of collaboration, competition and celebration.
COLLABORATION Challenge the status-quo of thought leaders and enjoy a curated, interactive dialogue of global action leaders.
Through diverse and fresh perspectives we focus on the positive power of business, innovation and entrepreneurial action to address the most important issues affecting the world. This forum shares real progress in key areas of women’s economic empowerment, food and water security, entrepreneurship and more. The energy created when world business leaders intersect with student innovators will fuel your experience, motivate personal change and drive new ideas.
COMPETITIONS Experience how shared insights are fueling innovation and driving global impact.
This global competition is qualified from over 1,700 university based Enactus teams down to the National Champions from each of our 36 operating countries. Each team has 17-minutes to showcase their projects of entrepreneurial action that are not only making a difference in the world, but also have the momentum to create new careers, spark business innovation and deliver fresh energy for social impact. These projects are evaluated by business executives serving as judges who determine which teams advance to the next rounds of competition.
CELEBRATION Celebrate diversity of culture, abundance of ideas and the synergy of cross-generational leadership in action.
Throughout the event attendees come to know the excitement and passion that is realized when a group of people who are personally invested in each other, and the lives of the people whom their work is intended to serve, gather together to recognize, encourage and celebrate one another and the infinite possibilities of real human progress.
ATTRACTING GLOBAL ACTION LEADERS Hundreds of global business, government and foundation leaders from around the world who share a belief in the power of entrepreneurial action participate in Enactus World Cup each year.
PAST ATTENDEES HAVE INCLUDED:
CREATING A GLOBAL EXPERIENCE Student, academic, business and government leaders from our 36 operating countries and beyond will come together at Enactus World Cup. While a selected 3,500 will attend the event in person, 25,000+ are anticipated to participate through local watch parties and personal viewing of the live streamed content and interactive online sessions.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 World Cultural Experience Opening Ceremony
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Innovation Stations Opening Round of Competition Networking Luncheon Top to Future-Top Sessions Action Leaders Forum Opening Round Awards
Ceremony Executive Reception & Dinner
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Innovation Stations Semi-Final Round of
Competition Top to Top Forum Networking Luncheon Action Leaders Forum Final Round of Competition Final Awards Ceremony World Cup Sponsors Reception Enactus World Party
Found on the next 5 pages, the Team Assessment is a tool created to help your team identify opportunity for improvement, empowering you to set targeted goals for the upcoming year. Together, with your Program Manager, you will go through the team assessment in the fall. Every quarter, we will look back upon those goals to measure your progress and make sure you’re on track to reach your objectives.
The Team Assessment is a point system, whereby you obtain points for completing certain items. For instance, having 50 active members on your team gives you a point in the “Student Leaders and Success” section.
The list has been created based on our experience, knowing what has helped successful teams grow in the past. Keep in mind that every team is different, and what worked for one team might not work for you. These are guidelines designed to help, but every line item can be discussed with your Program Manager if you have any concerns.
You will notice that Project Impact points are allocated using the Project Impact Scale, a matrix that takes into account the type of project that your team runs, as well as the depth of impact presented by your projects. To learn more about the types of projects, refer to the Project Model on the next page. To learn more about the depth of impact, refer to the Impact Definition Table that follows.
The matrix has been designed to help you take a “big picture” look at your project portfolio. Ideally, your team should strive to run all 3 types of project: social enterprises, community projects and strategic projects. Although Social Enterprises tend to do better in competitions as they have long-lasting impact, community and strategic projects are crucial. They help you build relationships with your key stakeholders, promote your team, raise funds, recruit new members, etc.
In addition to this, please familiarize yourself with the Impact Definition Table. It is important to note that these new definitions do not change the judging criterion. That being said, you will be required to use the proper verbiage and definitions in both your Regional and National presentations.
TEAM ASSESSMENT
ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT: QUALITY FACULTY ADVISOR (4 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
The team has at least one Faculty Advisor The team’s Faculty Advisor is motivated and involved with the following: team
operations, team projects, sustainability elements, and/or meetings and events
The team’s Faculty Advisor communicates with Enactus Canada at least once a month, or as necessary
The team’s Faculty Advisor has played a key role in institutionalizing the Enactus program
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT: QUALITY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (4 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
Administration knows about Enactus Administration attends the Enactus Canada National Exposition The school utilizes Enactus team in marketing and profile building materials Administration offers financial assistance to the team, including meaningful in-kind
contributions
STUDENT LEADERS AND SUCCESS (7 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
Team membership comprises of at least 50 active students
Team membership comprises of at least 100 active students
Team has clearly structured its leadership positions with well-defined roles and responsibilities, and accountabilities to its membership
A realistic succession plan has been developed and implemented to ensure the long-term sustainability of the team.
Students take advantage of professional development and recognition opportunities offered by Enactus Canada, including Enactus Careers Job Postings, Professional Development Workshops, Awards & Bursaries, etc.
Project Managers have completed, or are completing, the Enactus Project Management Certification
The team provides enough opportunities to fully engage its student base (in other words, every member has a role on the team).
FINANCIAL STABILITY (5 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
The team has created a budget with well-defined plans for funding operations and activities.
The team has confirmed commitments from sponsors/supporters with signed MOUs. The team has funds available to run current projects. The team had funds available to sustain itself for at least a year without needing to
fundraise.
The team is totally financially stable and has built a strong enough support base to sustain program for multiple years in advance, through multi-year agreements.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (4 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
The team has a marketing / media relations person assigned to build profile of Enactus in the community.
The team has an active Business Advisory Board that meets at least three times per year.
The team hosts a showcase prior to the National Exposition to present their projects to their community and key stakeholders.
The team has at least one community partner for each of their projects.
REPRESENTATION AT ENACTUS EVENTS AND COMPETITIVE INITIATIVES (5 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
The team President attends the Unilever Leadership Summit The team competes at a Regional Exposition The team competes in 3 or more challenges at a Regional Exposition The team applies to participate in Project Partnerships and other special opportunities The team attends and observes an Enactus World Cup
REPORTING AND DATA (3 points)
YES GOAL FOR THIS YEAR
The team accurately reports their year-end data on time, including project partnerships final impact reports
The team compiles an accurate and comprehensive list of alumni The team is made up of more than 30% non-business students
NATIONAL COMPETITION RESULTS (14 POINTS)
SCORE YES
The team competed at the National Exposition 6 points
The team placed 1st Runner-Up in Opening Round or higher 2 points
The team earned a Semi-Final Round Placement 2 points
The team placed 1st Runner-Up in Semi-Final Round or higher 2 points
The team earned a Final Round Placement 2 points
PROJECT IMPACT (24 POINTS)
Circle the boxes that apply to your team (one box per row only – the highest that applies). Please refer to the Project Model and Impact Definition Table on next page to determine your Project Impact Score.
EMPOWERMENT
4 points DIRECT IMPACT
3 points INDIRECT IMPACT
2 points LIVES IMPROVED
1 point
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
3 points
The team runs at least one social enterprise that
empowers people
12 POINTS
The team runs at least one social enterprise
that transfers new knowledge and skills to participants (but
empowerment has yet to occur)
9 POINTS
The team runs at least one social enterprise that
indirectly impacts individuals only (no
direct impact)
6 POINTS
The team runs at least one social enterprise that
improves the lives of individuals (but no
impact or empowerment occurs)
3 POINTS
COMMUNITY PROJECT 2 points
The team runs at least one
community project that empowers
people
8 POINTS
The team runs at least one community
project that transfers new knowledge and skills to participants (but empowerment has yet to occur)
6 POINTS
The team runs at least one
community project that indirectly
impacts individuals only (no direct
impact)
4 POINTS
The team runs at least one community project
that improves the lives of individuals (but no
impact or empowerment occurs)
2 POINTS
STRATEGY PROJECT
1 points
The team runs at least one strategy
project that empowers people
4 POINTS
The team runs at least one strategy project that transfers new
knowledge and skills to participants (but
empowerment has yet to occur)
3 POINTS
The team runs at least one strategy
project that indirectly impacts
individuals only (no direct impact)
2 POINTS
The team runs at least one strategy project that
improves the lives of individuals (but no
impact or empowerment occurs)
1 POINT
TOTAL SCORE (OUT OF 70)
PROJECT MODEL Enactus Criterion:
Which Enactus team most effectively used entrepreneurial action to empower people to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way?
TYPE OF PROJECT DEFINITION EXAMPLE
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
A social enterprise is a business that operates to tackle a social problem. The viable social business model provides an empowering solution, creating long-lasting change and life-changing impact, due to its built-in sustainability. The project generates its own funds, and thus does not depend on external parties to keep on running. These types of projects typically fully meet the Enactus criterion and generate the highest level of impact and all teams should aim to run at least one social enterprise.
A great example of a social enterprise is CigBins, created by Enactus uOttawa. They created a cigarette butt recycling service and employed individuals with a mental illness to take care of the servicing of the bins. This provided a marginalized audience with a meaningful job opportunity, while solving an environmental problem. They generated revenue through the recycling of the butts, and charged property management companies for the installation of the bins, as well as a recurring servicing fee, allowing them to keep on paying their employees over time.
COMMUNITY PROJECT
This is similar to a social enterprise, but the key difference is that it does not operate as a business, but rather as a program. The project addresses a need through education-based activities such as workshops and seminars.
Examples include: A financial education program An entrepreneurial boot camp A consulting program for
existing entrepreneurs Etc.
STRATEGIC PROJECT
These projects are typically not presented at Enactus competitions, as they do not necessarily meet the Enactus criterion. However, they serve an ulterior relevant purpose:
- Raise money for the team (commercial project)
- Engage new members and build their leadership skills
- Generate awareness for your team (on campus or in the community)
Examples include: Food drives Fundraisers Networking events Etc.
NOTE: Seeing as your projects may deal with sensitive audiences, it is important to think about the long-term plan for your project. Is it something that your team will keep on running for years to come? Do you plan on transitioning out of it eventually? Thinking about an exit strategy is an important part of the project development process.
IMPACT DEFINITION TABLE
LEVEL DEFINITION EXAMPLE
LIVES IMPROVED
Number of people who have benefitted from the project, but no transfer of skills or knowledge was involved.
The most common occurrence of this type of impact is when an individual gains access to a new resource that improves their livelihood. For example, a team runs a water filtration project that now provides clean drinking water to a community. Those individuals who now have access to clean water represent the number of lives improved.
INDIRECT IMPACT
Number of people who have gained new knowledge and/or skills as a result of the project, but with whom the team did not work directly.
For example, a team runs a project that trains a beneficiary to start and run his own business. He then uses his newly acquired knowledge to support his brother in the same way. His brother has been indirectly impacted.
DIRECT IMPACT
Number of people who have gained new knowledge and/or skills by working directly with the team, as a direct result of the project.
The team runs a sales workshop with beneficiaries. The beneficiaries now have new knowledge and skills they did not have prior to participating in the project.
EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment is the deepest level of impact a team can have. We say an individual has been empowered when the individual takes the skills and/or knowledge that he gained through the project, and applies them independently. This has a measurable improvement on their livelihood.
As a result of the project, the beneficiary gains employment, launches their own successful business, reduces their debt, increases their savings, obtains a certification, returns to education, and/or gains stable accommodation.
At the beginning of the year, a Google Drive Folder was shared with the Student Leader of each team. Included in this folder is your TEAM MANAGEMENT SPREADSHEET, which is to be updated regularly, to reflect your team’s most up-to-date information and share this information with your Program Manager. You will notice that a few other documents have been added to this folder as a reference, such as the Enactus Canada Team Assessment, Sample Budget, and the Final Reporting Template..
TEAM MANAGEMENT SPREADSHEET:
The Team Management Spreadsheet is comprised of four tabs:
1. General Information – Here you will fill in all of your team’s important information such as:
a. Student Leader Contact Information b. Faculty Advisory Contact Information c. Mailing Address d. Banking Information (who should cheques be made out to) e. Business Advisory Board information
2. Active Student List - please make sure to keep this list updated at all times. 3. Alumni Contact List 4. Media Sheet
We ask that you keep an Active Student List up to date at all times. This serves a dual purpose: 1) enables you to have a running list of all students on your team 2) ensures that Enactus Canada knows how many students are currently in the network at any given time. It also means you won’t have to back track at the end of the year and try to remember who was on your team, elevating the quality of the data we collect.
We also ask that you keep your Media Sheet updated at all times. Did your school write a blog post about you? Did the local article mention you in their last edition? We wan to know about these things! We ask that you track these things and input them in your Media Sheet, so that we understand the true reach of our National organization in one year.
One of the things that sets Enactus apart from many other organizations is that the organization does not charge students, teams, or schools for their involvement. This means however, your Enactus team will need to seek funding sources throughout the year to accomplish your goals, run your projects, and attend competitions.
It is extremely important that from year to year your team establishes and maintains a budget of all costs your team in incur throughout the year. To make the process of doing so easy and simple for your team, we have created a Sample Budget excel sheet for you to use. It includes the basic elements of what your team should take into consideration when planning your finances for the year. A copy of the budget has been added along with this guide into your Shared Google Drive folder. If you do not see a copy of it please contact your Program Manager to have it added to your drive.
You can preview the budget document on the next page.
In order to assist teams with areas specifically related to team operations, we have created a series of training modules for the most asked about areas of an Enactus team. The goal is for teams to take advantage of the various modules available when Program Managers come to visit in-person on campus by having the entire team come together for a learning session!
Each module comes with a PDF and is available online for download. You may choose to have your Program Manager deliver training to your entire team during a campus visit, or virtually though skype, or materials can be sent to you to review on your own.
The topics that are currently available are:
1. Team Recruitment 2. Team Sustainability 3. Team Fundraising 4. Building Community and Academic Support 5. Marketing & Branding Basics
PDFs can be found here: http://www.enactus.ca/resources/resource-library/
Developed in collaboration with corporate and organizational partners, project partnerships provide Enactus teams with the opportunity to apply to receive funding and/or mentorship to support the development of projects focused on a specific need or community group. Through this programmatic platform, students are empowered to deliver innovative and effective programs.
TIMELINE AND IMPORTANT DATES
August 27th 2016 Formal announcement of partnership to network
September 23rd 2016 Application Deadline (by 11:59PM EST)
October 28th 2016 Completed Grant Acceptance Forms submitted
TBC Begin Project Advisor placements/connections
December 1st 2016 Mandatory touchpoint with Program Manager to discuss project progress
February 16th 2017 Mandatory touchpoint with Program Manager to discuss project progress
April 6th 2017 Final Project Partnership Reports Due (by 11:59PM EST)
May 10th 2017 Announcement of Best Project resulting from the project partnership
APPLICATION PROCESS
On the next page you will find a description of each Project Partnership that is available for this upcoming academic year. Applications for each partnership can be downloaded off of the Enactus Canada website.
The application will require information such as:
Team Information o Student & Faculty Contact Information
Project Name, Location, Anticipated Number of Project Participants
Project Outline o Needs Assessment o Target Audience(s) o Goals and Objectives of the project o Evaluation of impact
Budget o Please create a budget for the project and outline where funds will be
allocated
DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS
Upon confirmation that your team has been selected to receive a Project Partnership, your team will be required to submit an MOU to Enactus Canada by October 28th, 2016. 75% of the grant will be disbursed upon reception of the signed MOU, in November. The remainder of the grant will be disbursed upon reception of the Final Impact Report in April.
REPORTING & BEST PROJECT AWARD
Enactus teams are required to submit Final Impact Reports by April 6th, 2017. Based on the outcomes of their initiatives and the quality of their reports, one Enactus team will be selected to receive the Best Project award which will be presented at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
PROJECT
PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE FUNDING AWARDED
3M Canada Problem Solving Project Partnership
In partnership with 3M Canada, this project partnership is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed identify, create and deliver truly innovative projects that address the specific and unique needs and opportunities in their communities.
6 x $2,500
BDC Entrepreneurs First Project Partnership
In partnership with BDC, this project partnership is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that accelerate the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
6 x $2,500
Genworth Canada Financial Education Project Partnership
In partnership with Genworth Canada, this project partnership is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that address financial education needs and opportunities facing youth in their communities.
6 x $2,500
McCain Social Enterprise Project Partnership
In partnership with McCain Foods Limited, this project partnership is designed to empower one Enactus team with significant resources to identify, create and operate a social enterprise which is located in or has impact on Florenceville, New Brunswick.
1 x $20,000 2 x 1,500
PSHSA Wellness At Work Project Partnership
To empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that address psychosocial hazards facing young workers, including workplace violence and harassment, and workplace-related mental health.
6 x $2,500
RBC Newcomer Advancement Project
In partnership with the RBC Foundation, this project is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that accelerate the advancement of newcomers to Canada creating social and economic opportunities that will strengthen the well-being of communities.
6 x $2,500
Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur
Supported by RBC Foundation and presented by Futurpreneur Canada and the Foundation for an Entrepreneurial Canada, this project partnership is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects educating and inspiring students and community members, ages 18-24, about entrepreneurship as a viable career option.
3 x $2,000
Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Accelerator
In partnership with Walmart Foundation, this project partnership mobilizes Enactus teams to empower women in Canada to raise their quality of life and standard of living through entrepreneurship training that helps women start or expand their business.
7 x $2,500
To celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of young Canadians, Enactus Canada runs the Student Entrepreneur National Competition, proudly hosted by the John Dobson Foundation. The Student Entrepreneur National Competition highlights the success of full-time students operating businesses, which are creating jobs and furthering investments in our economic future. Are you, or do you know someone on your campus or on your team who runs a business while studying full-time? Remember to promote the Student Entrepreneur National Competition on your campus! Help Enactus Canada find the best of the best student entrepreneurs on your campus by putting up pre-made flyers, making announcements in general meetings and reminding those on your team to nominate! ELEGIBILITY: To be eligible for the competition, students and their businesses must meet the following criteria:
Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the current academic year
Be a founder and have at least 25% ownership of the company with no other individual or group with greater ownership, and be the individual primarily responsible for the business’ operation
Have been in business for at least the past six months Have not been a previous National Champion of the competition or competed in
the final round of the Student Entrepreneur National Competition during the previous school year.
Nomination and application process:
Starting October 17th, 2016 nominations for the Student Entrepreneur National Competition are accepted through an online nomination process, at www.enactus.ca
Nominees receive an application directly from Enactus Canada staff after they have been nominated with an application and more information package.
NOTE: Nominees may self-nominate
OPENING ROUND OF COMPETITION: Nominees are asked to submit an application outlining their company and their
experience as an entrepreneur as well as a short one minute video pitch to supplement their application.
Judges in each province review applications and select 12 finalists NATIONAL ROUND OF COMPETITION:
All 12 finalists will compete at the Enactus Canada National Exposition; presenting their business to a panel of judges in an opening round, semi-final round and final round of competition.
Through the series of presentations, judges will select who advances and determine who will be the Student Entrepreneur National Champion
PRIZES AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Provincial champions each receive complementary lodging and travel to the National Exposition
The Student Entrepreneur National Champion receives a $10,000 cash prize Enactus Canada pursues local, provincial, national media coverage for each
province and national champion. TIMELINE AND IMPORTANT DATES: October 17th, 2016 Launch November 24th, 2016 Nomination deadline December 8th, 2016 Submission of written and video application deadline
No Enactus team exists on its own. Each successful team can count a long list of individuals who have contributed time, energy, and creativity to their cause. Enactus has established a number of special honours and awards to provide teams the opportunity to earn national recognition for their strongest supporters and active members.
Each award has its own entry format. All submissions are reviewed and recipients are selected by a panel of judges. Participation at the Enactus Canada National Exposition is required to submit entries. All recipients of these individual awards will be invited to receive their awards and be recognized at the Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Note: All nominations and applications must be submitted electronically. Completed nominations and applications must be received by the Enactus Canada National Office no later than Thursday March 23rd 2016 at 11:59 pm EST.
The Individual Awards and Recognitions are organized by:
1. Student Awards and Recognition 2. Faculty Awards and Recognition 3. Supporter Awards and Recognition
Founder’s Bursary
Funded by The John Dobson Foundation and named for the founder of Enactus Canada, Ian Aitken, the Founder’s Bursary Program awards a total of $25,000 to outstanding students for their contributions to their Enactus Program. The bursary is meant to recognize 10 students’ past year’s leadership experience in Enactus.
Purpose To recognize and award 10 students who have exhibited superior leadership and team development for the 2015/16 academic year.
Award Ten (10) bursary recipients will each receive $2,500 towards their university or college tuition for the 2016/17 school year.
Qualifications The student must:
Exhibit outstanding leadership and superior communication skills Demonstrate the ability to be a team leader and a team player Attend the 2016 Enactus Canada National Exposition Be involved with a competing school in the 2017 Enactus Canada National
Exposition Be enrolled in a Canadian university or college for the 2016/17 school year,
and be a returning full-time student during the 2017/17 school year
Application Process Applicants must submit the following:
Cover page with name, school, mailing address, e-mail, and phone number Maximum four page essay on how their involvement in Enactus has impacted
their life and the impact they have made on others through their involvement Maximum one page summary of their Enactus project involvement and team
leadership (in point form) One page recommendation letter from the applicant’s faculty advisor One page recommendation from one person (non-student) of the applicant’s
choice
Selection Process
Applications will be judged by members of the Enactus Canada Board of Directors and select Enactus Canada Alumni. The recipients will be announced during the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Project Leader of the Year
Purpose To recognize the student project leader who has made an outstanding contribution to their Enactus team.
Eligibility Must be an active participant on an Enactus team, take part in Enactus activities during the 2016/17 academic year and be in attendance at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition with a competing team.
Nomination The Enactus team or individual must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the nominee has supported and further advanced their team through the project(s) they ran.
The nomination must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.
Note: Team presidents are not eligible for this award.
Recognition The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Student Leader of the Year
Purpose To recognize the student president who has made the most outstanding contribution to their Enactus team.
Eligibility Must be the president of an Enactus team, take part in Enactus activities during the 2016/17 academic year and must be in attendance at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition with a competing team.
Nomination The student, or another student on the team, or the faculty advisor must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe they have supported and further advanced their team.
The letter must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.
Recognition The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Community Service Leadership Recognition Program
Purpose The Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership Recognition Program sets out to recognize hard working students for their time and efforts invested in Enactus activities.
Eligibility To qualify for this award, applicants must fulfil the following criteria during the 2016/17 academic year:
Be an active member of an Enactus team Complete a minimum number of hours of service through participation in
Enactus activities: o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Bronze: 100-499 hours* o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Silver: 500-999 hours* o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Gold: 1000+ hours*
* Please note that data will be pulled from the 2017 Active Team Sheets, submitted at the Final Reporting Deadline [Thursday April 13th 2017].
Recognition Students who qualify for the Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership Recognition Program will receive the following:
Bronze
Enactus Canada Bronze Digital Badge Ribbon that they can display on name badge at the 2017 Enactus
Canada National Exposition
Silver
Enactus Canada Silver Digital Badge Ribbon that they can display on name badge at the 2017 Enactus
Canada National Exposition
Gold
Enactus Canada Gold Digital Badge Ribbon that they can display on name badge at the 2017 Enactus
Canada National Exposition Special recognition at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition
John Dobson Enactus Fellow of the Year
Purpose
To recognize a John Dobson Enactus Fellow who has made an outstanding contribution in the past academic year as a mentor and coach to students involved in the Enactus team on their campus.
Eligibility
The award is available for an existing John Dobson Enactus Fellow that has mentored an Enactus team that is competing in the Enactus National Competition. They also must attend the 2016 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Nomination
Any student or supporter may nominate the individual by submitting a letter (two pages or less) outlining how the nominee has advanced entrepreneurial learning through the mentorship and coaching of students.
Recognition
The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Rookie Faculty Advisor of the Year
Purpose
To recognize a new faculty advisor who made an outstanding contribution in the past academic year as a mentor and coach to students involved in the Enactus program on their campus.
Eligibility
The faculty advisor must have mentored an Enactus team that is competing in the 2016 Enactus Canada National Exposition and must attend the event. This must be the faculty advisors first National Exposition appearance with a competing Enactus team.
Nomination
Any student or supporter may nominate the individual by submitting a letter (two pages or less) outlining how the nominee has advanced entrepreneurial learning through the mentorship and coaching of students.
Recognition
The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Purpose
To recognize outstanding alumni. Two alumni will be recognized annually, one age 30 or younger and one over 30.
Criterion
The recipient of the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year will be selected based on how well the nominee has achieved the following:
1. Success in his/her chosen profession 2. Exemplification of the Enactus values of integrity, passion, innovation and
collaboration in his/her life and chosen profession 3. Continued dedication to achieving social impact through entrepreneurial action
Nomination
Any alumni, student or supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the nominee fulfils the above criteria and why he/she deserves the award. Please also include which age category the nominee should be considered for.
The nominee must be an Alumnus / Alumna of an Enactus program (Enactus or Student Entrepreneur) and must no longer be an undergraduate student at a Canadian college or university.
Recognition
The recipients of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition and will be nominated for the Enactus Global Alumni of the Year Award to be presented at Enactus World Cup 2017.
Enactus Global Alumni of the Year
Description
This award, which will be announced at the Enactus World Cup, recognizes two outstanding Enactus alumni annually, one age 30 or younger and the other over age 30. Enactus countries have the opportunity to nominate an Alumni in each of these two age groups annually.
Criterion
The recipient of the Enactus Global Alumni of the Year will be selected based on how well the nominee has achieved the following:
1. Success in his/her chosen profession 2. Exemplification of the Enactus values of integrity, passion, innovation and
collaboration in his/her life and chosen profession 3. Continued dedication to achieving social impact through entrepreneurial action
Qualifications
To qualify for nomination, the individual must meet the following:
Must be nominated by an Enactus country (who in doing so certifies that the individual meets the qualifications to be recognized as an Enactus alumni and the accuracy of the information within the nomination)
Must be within the respective age range on the date which the award is presented Must be present at the Enactus World Cup where the award is presented
Nomination Format
Submissions must be made as follows:
The Enactus Country Leader must submit a one page (single sided, 8.5x11 or A4) nomination letter stating (in English) how the individual meets the above listed criterion
Letter must be signed by the Country Leader (or highest ranking member of the country staff in the event that the Country Leader position is vacant at the time of submission)
Judging
The Global Alumni of the Year winners will be selected by their peer nominees as follows:
The judging will be conducted on site at Enactus World Cup Judges will include those individuals who meet the qualifications to be eligible to
receive the award Judging will take place via electronic ballot, with each judge selecting their top
three winners (in the event of a tie, a decision will be achieved using the same tie-breaking rules as described in the Enactus Team Handbook for live competition)
Enactus Team Advisor of the Year
Purpose
To recognize a team advisor (business advisory board member, project advisor, etc.) who did the most outstanding job of assisting an Enactus team. This does not include faculty advisors.
Nomination
Any student or other team supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the individual they are nominating has supported their Enactus team and why he/she deserves the award.
The nomination must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.
Recognition
The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Campus Administration of the Year
Purpose
To recognize the university or college administration which did the most outstanding job of supporting their Enactus team on their campus.
Nomination
Any student or supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the school administration has supported and facilitated the long-term sustainability of the Enactus team on their campus. Please identify the key campus administrators who are involved with your team.
The nomination must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.
Recognition
The recipient of this award will be formally recognized on stage at the 2017 Enactus Canada National Exposition.
Each year, Enactus teams create a 20 second video demonstrating their team’s personality and Enactus spirit. These videos are displayed in the Opening Ceremony of each Regional Exposition, to introduce your team to all other teams in attendance. This is your time to shine, to let us know what your team is all about, and to show us how much Enactus spirit you have! RULES:
1. Video must introduce your team/feature your team name (there will be no introduction to individual videos)
2. Length cannot exceed 20 seconds 3. Must be converted and sent as .mp4 file (HD is highly recommended) 4. Send the file to your Program Manager via DropBox , Google Drive, or
WeTransfer Below are last year’s videos, if you are looking for inspiration!
Atlantic Canada Spirit Videos Central Canada Spirit Videos Western Canada Spirit Videos
Deadline: February 16th 2017. We’re excited to see you on the big screen!
Enactus Careers supports students and alumni with reaching their career goals and accessing meaningful career opportunities with our corporate and organizational partners, who, in turn, have access to this country’s top talent – Enactus students and alumni.
Enactus Canada Job Board
The Enactus Canada Careers Job Board is an exclusive job board available to Enactus students and alumni. It is designed to assist students and alumni by showcasing employment opportunities that are available with a number of Enactus Canada’s prestigious corporate partners. You can check out what’s available now, here!
Professional Development Workshops
Be sure to register for professional development workshops that take place at the Enactus Canada National Exposition. Led by our Corporate and Organizational Partners, these workshops are a great opportunity to develop your skills and expand your horizons. The full line-up of workshops will be announced closer to the Expo.
On-Site Interviews, Recruitment & Networking Receptions
In addition to workshops, there are plenty of Career-related opportunities at both our Regional and National Expositions. Our partners will be on-site to conduct interviews, and meet you at the Recruitment & Networking Reception. All available opportunities will be communicated to students closer to the date.
Annually, Enactus Canada Regional Expositions take place in Atlantic, Western and Central Canada, and bring together student, academic, and industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of Canada’s future leaders. During the event, students showcase how their community outreach projects and business ventures are making real impact in Canada and beyond. Through rounds live, presentation based competitions, business leaders serving as judges determine which Enactus teams will be named Regional Champions and move on to the final rounds of competition held at the Enactus Canada National Exposition. The competitive process, along with additional programming, provides an opportunity for collaboration and best-practice sharing, fosters innovation, encourages results and rewards excellence in entrepreneurial, community leadership.
WESTERN CANADA CENTRAL CANADA ATLANTIC CANADA EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
March 2nd – 3rd, 2017 Calgary Telus Convention Centre 700 Centre Street, South East Calgary, AB, T2G 5P6 (403) 717-1234
March 9th – 10th, 2017 Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale 6750 Mississauga Road Mississauga, ON, L5N 2L3 (905) 821-1981
March 16th – 17th, 2017 World Trade Convention Centre 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 2V9 (902) 421-8686
REGISTRATION 1. TEAM REGISTRATION The team leader of each is responsible for completing the following team registration form: www.enactus.ca/teamregistrationregionals/ Deadline: February 2nd, 2017
1. TEAM REGISTRATION The team leader of each is responsible for completing the following team registration form: www.enactus.ca/teamregistrationregionals Deadline: February 9th, 2017
1. TEAM REGISTRATION The team leader of each is responsible for completing the following team registration form: www.enactus.ca/teamregistrationregionals Deadline: February 16th, 2017
2. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Each attendee must individual register to attend the competition, using the following forms: Students: www.enactus.ca/studentwestern Faculty: www.enactus.ca/facultywestern Deadline: February 12th, 2017
2. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Each attendee must individual register to attend the competition, using the following forms Students: www.enactus.ca/studentcentral Faculty: www.enactus.ca/facultycentral Deadline: February 9th, 2017
2. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Each attendee must individual register to attend the competition, using the following forms: Students: www.enactus.ca/studentatlantic Faculty: www.enactus.ca/facultyatlantic Deadline: February 26th, 2017
HOTEL INFORMATION We recommend that you book your hotel rooms early, while there is still room available in the Enactus room
block.
Hyatt Regency Calgary 700 Centre Street, South East, Calgary, AB, T2G 5P6 Reservation Code: 2016 Enactus Regional Exposition To book your rooms online, click here Room Rate: $131/night + taxes Check-in: 3:00PM Reservation Deadline: January 19th 2017
Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 2L3 Reservation Code: Enactus Canada To book your rooms online, click here Room Rate: $131/night + taxes Check-in: 3:00PM Reservation Deadline: January 26th 2017
Delta Halifax 1990 Barrington Street Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2 Reservation Code: Enactus Regional Expo To book your rooms online, click here Room Rate: $131/night + taxes Check-in: 3:00PM Reservation Deadline: February 2nd, 2017
Developed through collaboration with corporate and organizational partner companies, National Challenges empower Enactus teams to implement viable solutions to a specific economic, social or environmental need. For the partnering company, National Challenges provide an opportunity to mobilize emerging leaders to tackle one of their community priorities while fostering relationships locally between enterprising youth and employees. You can find the National Challenge handbooks for each of the four challenges following this section of the guide. Be sure to give these challenge handbooks a thorough read as they include important elements of the National Challenges such as the judging criterion, guidelines for evaluating your project impact and outcomes as it relates to each specific challenge, and some additional resources that can be of value to your projects.
Each competing team will have an eleven (11) minute time block for its verbal/audio/visual presentation. Once the faculty advisor and team have been formally introduced, the time will be divided as follows:
Equipment set-up and annual report distribution - three (3) minutes Live audio-visual presentation - five (5) minutes Question and answer period – three (3) minutes
There are FOUR National Challenges that Enactus teams can present in. They are:
1. Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge 2. TD Entrepreneurship Challenge 3. Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge 4. Capital One Financial Education Challenge
Each competing team will be required to complete a “Challenge Report”, a standardized annual report limited to one single sheet of 8 ½” X 11” paper with print on only one side of the sheet. You must use the template provided. A modifiable version is available for download in the Resources Library, on the Enactus Canada Website. You will be notified by your Program Manager regarding the number of copies you will need to print approximately one week prior to the event. Reports are distributed by team members to the judges during the set-up period as outlined below. One report must be reviewed and signed by the team’s student leader, faculty advisor and dean or administrator and handed in at the registration desk upon arrival at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. A digital copy of the report must be emailed to your Program Manager prior to the event. Note: The report is the only document you are allowed to distribute to judges during the set-up period. A team roster with biographical information on members is no longer permitted.
The following ideas serve as a guide to help teams and judges better understand the framework and content of the criterion.
1. How should a team conduct a “needs assessment”? Enactus teams must properly showcase how they have researched and
identified that their chosen audience was lacking financial literacy skills, knowledge, or education which has prevented them from becoming financially independent.
To score well in this area, teams must also demonstrate that they have addressed their defined need and shifted project participants from dependency to self-determination, teaching them to do things for themselves. This could include in providing education and tools to individuals in low-income audiences to make their dollar go further, or helping university students set realistic financial goals for their future.
2. How are people’s “lives improved”?
a. Teams directly improve lives of individuals when the project beneficiaries have benefitted from the project, but did not gain new knowledge or skills.
Example: A team runs a water filtration project that now provides clean drinking water to a community. Individuals who now have access to clean water represent the number of lives improved.
3. How are people “indirectly impacted”?
a. Teams indirectly impact the lives of individuals when people have gained new knowledge and/or skills as a result of the project, but with whom the team did not work directly. Example: A team runs a project that trains a beneficiary to start and run his own business. He then uses newly acquired knowledge to support this brother in the same way. His brother has been indirectly impacted.
4. How are people “directly” impacted?
a. Teams directly impact the lives of individuals when people have gained new knowledge/skills by working directly with the team, as a direct result of the project. Example: A team runs a sales workshop with beneficiaries. The beneficiaries now have new knowledge and skills they did not have prior to participating in the project.
5. How are people “empowered”?
a. Empowerment is the deepest level of impact a team can have on an individual. A team “empowers” an individual when the individual takes the skills and/or knowledge that they have gained through the project, and applies them independently. Their livelihood is tangibly improved, and that improvement is measureable. Example: As a result of their participation in a project, the beneficiary gains employment, obtains a certification, returns to education or gains stable accommodation.
The regional rounds of competition for National Challenges will take place with teams competing in one of the leagues at each of the Enactus Canada Regional Expositions. The first-place teams from each league will move on to compete in the National Challenge Final Round of Competition during the Enactus Canada National Exposition. For more information on dates of Enactus Canada Regional and National Expositions, please visit www.enactus.ca/enactus-events/. The individual team evaluations sheets used by the judges in competition are available in the appendix to this handbook. Prize Structure This competition is designed to reward the Enactus teams that best fulfil the judging criterion. The award structure for this national challenge is as follows:
Regional Round of Competition – National Challenges
Regional Second Runner-Up $500 each Regional Runner-Up $1,000 each Regional Champion $1,500 each
Final Round of Competition – National Challenges
National Second Runner-Up $1,000 National Runner-Up $2,000 National Champion $3,000
Note: Prize structure is subject to change without notice.
Empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that address the specific and unique financial education and/or financial inclusion needs and opportunities in their communities with the aim of improving livelihoods.
Which Enactus team most effectively used financial education and/or inclusion to empower people to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way? What is “financial education and financial inclusion programming”?
Financial education helps target audiences gain knowledge and an understanding of financial matters. Being financially literate often entails the knowledge needed to properly make decisions pertaining to certain personal finance areas like real estate, insurance, investing, saving, tax planning and retirement. It also involves intimate knowledge of financial concepts like compound interest, financial planning, the mechanics of a credit card, advantageous savings methods, consumer rights, time value of money, etc.
Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low-income segments of society
The need for financial education and inclusion is simple, we live in a world where money is important in almost all we do. The goal of financial education projects should be to have a positive impact on individuals’ relationships with money. One way to think of a person’s relationship with money is a ladder. At the bottom of the ladder is an individual’s personal financial situation. At the top of the ladder are their financial goals. Everyone’s ladder is a different height depending on their current situation and their goals.
For an Enactus project to successfully address financial literacy it must help an individual or group of individuals climb their personal financial literacy ladders. Therefore, in order to effectively measure the outcomes of a financial education project, it is important to know where your audience is starting… where is the bottom of the ladder?
Like all good Enactus projects, financial education projects should start with a needs assessment. When determining an individual’s starting point with regards to financial literacy there are two main considerations. One is their knowledge of the financial world; the other is their current financial position. An individual’s financial knowledge must cover many topics such as:
Debt Compound interest Investments Savings Banking
An individual’s current financial position is made up of their debts and assets, as well as income and expenses. Financial literacy technically refers just to the level of knowledge someone has about the financial world, but their current financial situation is the practical manifestation of their knowledge. This topic is very personal and private, it will often be impossible to know this information, but when working with an audience it is important that you make them figure it out for themselves even if they do not share it with you. This is often done with spending journals and budgeting exercises.
Everybody has different financial goals, but there are many common themes. Some important milestones include:
Creating a budget Eliminating consumer debt Saving for a large purchase or education Owning a home The ability to afford having children Saving for retirement
There is no one goal that should be aimed for by Enactus projects, but certain goals will be more relevant depending on the audience. Elderly people will have different financial education needs than recent university grads and your project design and outcome measurement should reflect this. Climbing the ladder The only way to have an impact on someone’s life with a financial education project is to help them climb their own ladder. Education is the first step in climbing the ladder. Participants must become educated on two things. First they must learn how to properly assess their financial position. Second they must learn how each of their decisions affect that position. Good financial literacy projects can go beyond just education. While education might show a person the right decisions to make, a team can also encourage them to make those healthy financial decisions. In the past, teams have had some success with increasing the rate of savings, helping children open their first bank account, or setting up retirement funds for their audience. It is when a participant actually uses the information provided through the project to take one of these steps that they move up their financial ladder and a project can claim to have a real impact. Many financial education projects are incomplete. Teams often have very sophisticated and well planned information sessions for participants, but no matter how good the lesson is, if participants do not act on the material the team cannot show an outcome. Sometimes a project can actually be better than the team knows. Often a project will teach valuable financial education lessons and end without follow up. It is after the lessons that the participants will act on their new knowledge, but if the team does not follow up with them they will never know. If a team is unaware of the project outcomes they will not be able to present them in competition and therefore not get all of the credit they deserve. An important thing to keep in mind when planning a financial education program is what stage of life a participant is in. There are certain times in life when financial resources increase or decrease, or financial needs change. People entering the workforce will suddenly have a greater income, financial literacy will be a very important topic at that time. Students going to college or university will often suddenly have more financial freedom and options, financial literacy is important
at that time. These and many other changes in life will require financial literacy training, and therefore offer a chance for an Enactus Team to have an important impact on someone’s life.
When someone is able to properly manage their money it can immediately make a difference on their standard of living. Successful financial education projects are very measureable. The main outcome is a change in personal wealth. A person who understands financial literacy and uses this knowledge to make smart financial decisions is more likely to be able to afford the things they need and want. Using financial literacy skills to be able to own a home and have enough money to retire are both significant ways to improve your standard of living. Sometimes financial literacy skills will help a person live within their means, which might lead to a temporary reduction in the appearance of their current standard of living, which will lead to a significant increase in their future standard of living. Examples of standard of living outcomes related to financial education include (but are not limited to):
Increase in savings Decrease in consumer debt that leads to lower interest payments Successfully saving to buy your first home Saving for retirement Effective budgeting that allows someone to live comfortably within their
means
As mentioned previously, get creative to determine the outcomes most relevant to the audience you’re working with, and develop a plan for follow up so you can measure and report on the actual changes in behaviour that result from your projects – that’s where the real outcomes are. Many of the problems created by poor financial literacy are not just financial. There is a social and psychological cost to not understanding the financial world. Struggling with finances is a major source of conflict in relationships and can lead to depression. Stress over personal finances can also lead to lost sleep and substance abuse. All of these problems adversely affect quality of life.
Confidence is another way that a financial education projects can help a participant. When a person has confidence in their ability to navigate the financial world their wellbeing is increased.
When actually measuring project impact, you can choose to design methods that provide a qualitative or a quantitative evaluation. The evaluation methods you use for each project should be decided during the planning process, before the project has actually started. Qualitative measurements are rooted in direct contact with individuals involved in the program. They might include items such as interviews or testimonials from project participants, Project Advisors or other community partners involved. Quantitative measurements translate experience into units that can be counted, compared, measured and expressed statistically. They might include items such as pre- and post-exams, goal achievement and documentation, or observation guides/ratings. Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative measurements, each team should be able to answer the question, “Was this project successful?” and prove it. It is critical that you prove how you have empowered people in need to improve their livelihoods. If for example, the results of a survey prove positive change in the target audience’s knowledge or skill set, then the question you should ask is… what then? How did these people apply that knowledge to improve their own lives, and how can it be measured effectively? Keep in mind that longer-term outcomes are the more meaningful changes for participants. Therefore, it is important for teams to continue to measure the impact of a project even after it is complete
If you require the Capital One Canada logo to recognize the bank for their support, please contact the Enactus Canada National Office for logo formats and branding guidelines.
Entire Competition Capital One Financial Education Challenge Regional Competition
Capital One Financial Education Challenge Regional Round of Competition
Regional Champion
Capital One Financial Education Challenge Regional Champion
National Competition
Capital One Financial Education Challenge Final Round of Competition
National Champion
Capital One Financial Education Challenge National Champion
This challenge encourages Enactus teams to develop and implement projects that teach and empower others to implement economically viable solutions to relevant environmental issues in a way that improves livelihoods.
Which Enactus team most effectively used environmental education to empower people to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way?
What is “environmental education”?
Environmental education, from an Enactus perspective, should be educating others on important environmental sustainability concepts that enables individuals to translate those learnings into improved livelihood outcomes. Concepts could include but are not limited to: properly accounting for the costs associated with waste, the sales and marketing skills required to spread green ideas and concepts, the logistics associated with implementing organization wide green initiatives, and launching a social enterprise that uses recycled materials for their product inputs.
Many Enactus teams struggle to define their impact as it relates to environmental sustainability projects. The purpose of this section of the handbook is to provide teams with information on the outcomes they should focus on measuring to best demonstrate the impact their project(s) are having.
There are many different areas where an Enactus team can have an impact on the environment, which includes air, water, habitat and wildlife, climate change, and pollution and waste. Within these areas there are two distinct ways an Enactus Team can have a positive impact, they are:
1. Reducing or stopping the damage being done to the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling; and
2. Repairing damage that has been done in the past.
These actions can be thought of as the “Four Rs”: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repair. We will outline the foundation of these “actions”, then explore the livelihood outcomes your team can measure.
Individuals and organizations need resources to live and operate; there is no way to avoid it. While eliminating the use of all resources is not a realistic goal, reducing their use is fantastic goal. Reducing the use of resources can manifest in many ways. Sometimes the reduction can be obvious and noticeable and sometimes it is more abstract. If an office successfully implements a strategy to use less paper, the reduction in paper waste will be obvious.
On the other hand, if the same office switches to efficient light bulbs, the reduction in electricity use is only evident to those familiar with the raw sources of energy. It may be a little disconnected, but every little bit of electricity saved leads to a reduction of a greenhouse gas emitting source of energy like coal or oil. Similarly, installing sustainable sources of energy, like solar panels, is a way to reduce pollution by reducing dependence on dirty energy creation.
While the goal is to use fewer resources, sometimes it is necessary to acquire new resources, like efficient light bulbs and solar panels, in order to reduce total resource use. While in the short term these purchases may lead to increased environmental impact, the long term impact of efficient new machines and practices can be very positive.
When reducing is not an option reusing can be a very good alternative. Whenever something can be reused, it avoids becoming trash and a replacement does not need to be made out of potentially scarce resources.
There are several ways that a person or an organization can reuse. In its simplest form, reusing something could just mean using something for as long as possible before replacing it. A popular option is buying second hand items. In the right circumstances organizations and individuals can save money by purchasing previously used or refurbished items
Recycling is the last option facing people and organizations when trying to reduce their impact on the environment. When it is not possible to avoid using a resource and reusing it is not an option, it is important to recycle it. When something is recycled it is broken down into its smaller components and reassembled as a useful new resource.
Besides recycling all eligible resources when they are finished with there is another important way to promote recycling, buying items made of recycled material. There will not always be recycled options, but when there are they should be purchased. This will drive the market for recyclables and lead to higher prices for recyclable goods and, consequently, more recycling.
While reducing reusing and recycling all limit the damage done to the environment, it is important to run initiatives that might repair past damage. Many parts of the Canadian environment could use repairing. Due to human land use, it is impossible to return the forests and rivers to their original state, but there are many opportunities that Enactus Team could find to increase green spaces and clean water supplies.
It is important to focus all Enactus projects on creating positive livelihood outcomes.
Quantitative Outcomes
The most direct impact your team will have is through empowering others to embrace the philosophy of reducing, reusing, recycling and repairing in a manner that is economically viable. By tracking the changes in behaviour of project beneficiaries, you will be able to demonstrate the impact that was had.
However, the full impact of environmental projects is not measured solely through changes in behaviour, it can also include impact such as:
The increased success of a business (measured through profit, sales, jobs) that promotes its use of environmentally sustainable practices to attract customers;
The creation of new jobs through helping green businesses get off the ground and be successful;
The increased profitability of a business that has implemented green practices to save money and increase efficiencies; or
The ability of an individual to reach their full productivity and earning potential because of reduced health risks related to environmental issues (ie: reduced absenteeism at an office that improved its air quality).
Some measurements of these outcomes include (but are not limited to):
Lower operating costs due to new efficient operations Tonnes of CO2 emissions diverted Pounds of waste diverted Litres of water conserved Number of people who gained access to clean drinking water Number of businesses/organizations introduced to green methods of
business "Green" jobs created Dollars saved through reduction of waste or reduced consumption
Qualitative Outcomes
By definition, the environment is all around us. It is impossible to avoid the effect a damaged or healthy environment has on an individual. A healthy environment can
have positive effects on both mental and physical health, while a damaged environment can have negative effect.
The fact that this is a qualitative measure means that it cannot be measured. This is a challenge that must be overcome by finding other ways to track the impact of a healthier environment on the people that live within it. Beside the health benefits of breathing clean air and drinking clean water, there is a sense of wellbeing that comes from knowing you are environmentally friendly. Similarly, not having to worry as much about a worsening environment around you increases your quality of life.
Your team can demonstrate the impact it has had on the quality of life of individuals through testimonials or surveys. Get creative to determine the most effective method of demonstrating how you have improved livelihood outcomes through your environmental sustainability projects.
If you require the Scotiabank EcoLiving logo to recognize the bank for their support, please contact the Enactus Canada National Office for logo formats and branding guidelines.
Entire Competition Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge Regional Competition
Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge Regional Round of Competition
Regional Champion
Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge Regional Champion
National Competition
Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge Final Round of Competition
National Champion
Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge National Champion
Empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that address the needs and opportunities facing youth, as it relates to education, learning skills and life-long success.
Which Enactus team most effectively used entrepreneurial action to empower youth to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way?
What is “Youth Empowerment”?
For the purpose of this challenge, youth is defined as individuals under the age of 25.
Youth Empowerment is defined as the effective transfer of knowledge and the development of new skills in youth, resulting in an improvement of their livelihoods. These newfound skills and knowledge should fill the gaps identified in the needs assessment and enable youth to lead better lives in a sustainable manner.
In order to effectively measure the outcomes of your youth empowerment projects, it is important to understand the level of need that exists within your target audience prior to beginning your project. This starting point is your benchmark; your results should be measured against it to determine the impact you have created through your project. You will want to track the success of your participants over the course of your project, to assess whether they are progressing forwards.
Setting a Benchmark
While performing your needs assessment, there are economic and social indicators that will help you identify geographic and demographic areas of need. When determining an individual’s current situation, some of the things to look at include, but are not limited to:
Unstable Family Structure Low Income, and High Unemployment Mental Health Issues Victimization of Youth Substance Use and Abuse School Dropout Rates Youth Crime
Desired Outcomes
To achieve a positive impact on your participants, it is also critical to understand what you are trying to achieve. What is their desired end situation? Let us remind you that your target audience should be involved in determining what the desired outcomes are. They should have a voice in their own story and a level of auto-determination should certainly come into play.
To help you frame your project, we recommend you look at the potential milestones below. These are some great examples of goals to set with your participants. All of them are indicators of empowerment, but this list is not exhaustive - you might want to do some work outside of this particular scope, depending of the needs you identified with your target audience.
Graduating from high school Pursuing Post-Secondary Education Volunteering in meaningful work within the community Providing mentorship and leadership to others The ability to enjoy health, well-being, and social justice Opportunity to participate in meaningful work
There is no one goal that your project should focus on - certain goals will be more relevant depending on the audience.
The first step in the journey to empowerment is education. Participants must become educated on a number of fronts. Projects which provide knowledge, skill development and useful models to implement positive change, will provide for a sustainable approach to Youth Empowerment.
Projects will need to provide beneficiaries with the opportunity to unite with peers and participate in meaningful dialogue, community building exercises, and leadership development. Projects should create community leaders, with a model of inclusion, compassion, commitment and service to their communities. Youth Empowerment goes beyond just education. While education might show a person the right decisions to make, a team can also encourage and support long term success. Longer term results may include:
Reduced behavioural problems – decreasing emotional distress. Improved social-emotional skills and personal attitudes about self and others. Enhanced academic performance and reduced dropout rates.
Successful projects will provide opportunities for participants to learn and be fully engaged. A one-time workshop is not sufficient to truly empower individuals. Rather, you should look to create an immersive and inclusive environment where your participants can grow and keep on learning and developing their skills. In either case, you must implement relevant tracking mechanisms to ensure you are recording your participant’s progression.
Sometimes a project can actually be better than the team knows. Often a project will provide excellent results, but without follow up, a team may be unaware of the compounded effect of their work. Staying in touch, following up, and establishing sustainable relationships will provide wide ranging examples of capacity creation.
When someone is able to change the course of their lives, the effects can be paramount. Though difficult for teams to measure in the long term, small steps towards youth empowerment can create life changing outcomes. The main focus should be a change in attitude towards education, social and community consciousness, financial literacy, leadership, career goals and environmental sustainability. Demonstrating optimism, hope and a motivated approach towards supporting success for oneself and others will empower beneficiaries to make a difference in achieving success within a hopeful future.
As mentioned previously, we encourage you to determine the outcomes most relevant to the audience you’re working with, and to get creative in developing a plan for follow up so you can measure and report on the actual changes in behaviour that result from your projects – that’s where the real outcomes are.
Measurement Tools
When actually measuring project impact, you can choose to design methods that provide a qualitative or a quantitative evaluation. The evaluation methods you use for each project should be decided during the planning process, before the project has actually started.
Quantitative measurements translate experience into units that can be counted, compared, measured and expressed statistically. They might include items such as pre- and post-exams, goal achievement and documentation, or observation guides/ratings.
Examples of outcomes may include (but are not limited to):
Number of youth pursuing post-secondary education Number of youth staying in school Number of youth receiving skills development and/or workforce training Number of youth exposed to entrepreneurship as a viable career path Number of new businesses created by youth Number of new job opportunities created for youth Number of youth employed in existing job opportunities Number of youth lifted out of poverty Reduction of debt/and or increase in assets for youth participants
Qualitative measurements are rooted in direct contact with individuals involved in the program. They might include items such as interviews or testimonials from project participants, Project Advisors or other community partners involved.
Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative measurements, each team should be able to answer the question, “Was this project successful?” and prove it. It is critical that you prove how you have empowered people in need to improve their livelihoods.
If for example, the results of a survey prove positive change in the target audience’s knowledge or skill set, then the question you should ask is… what then? How did these
people apply that knowledge to improve their own lives, and how can it be measured effectively?
Keep in mind that longer-term outcomes result in more meaningful changes for participants. Therefore, it is important for teams to continue to measure the impact of a project even after it is completed.
If you require the Scotiabank Youth Empowerment logo to recognize the bank for their support, please contact the Enactus Canada National Office for logo formats and branding guidelines.
Entire Competition Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge Regional Competition
Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge Regional Round of Competition
Regional Champion
Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge Regional Champion
National Competition
Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge Final Round of Competition
National Champion
Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge National Champion
This Challenge encourages Enactus teams to develop and implement projects that teach relevant entrepreneurship skills, empowering aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to create positive livelihood outcomes.
Which Enactus team most effectively used entrepreneurship programming to empower people to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way?
What is “entrepreneurship programming”?
Entrepreneurship programming, from an Enactus perspective, can be either teaching others about entrepreneurship, helping entrepreneurs accelerate the growth of their business, or setting up a social enterprise to empower individuals in their communities. It can also refer to leveraging entrepreneurship as a powerful tool for positive change. Teams should seek to empower others to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career option.
There are many positive results that you can derive from an entrepreneurship project. The three that we are going to focus on giving you more guidance on are:
1. Help an aspiring entrepreneur start a new business 2. Help a current entrepreneur expand their existing business 3. Setting up your own social enterprise
The first two outcomes correspond with two potential audiences, people who are currently entrepreneurs and people who are not. Here is a look at the potential impact you can have on both entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs.
1. Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs Start A New Business
The largest audience for entrepreneurship projects is potential entrepreneurs. When dealing with potential entrepreneurs there are people that want to start a business and those that do not. There is a clear progression amongst potential entrepreneurs:
Projects that work with potential entrepreneurs should focus on moving people up that progression. This is an intentional simplification. There are people that will never be interested in starting a business. Conversely there are people that have wanted to start a business since they first began thinking about what they want to do with their life. The two areas where an Enactus team can have an impact are working on the two stages of progression.
When working with people that are not currently thinking of starting a business, Enactus teams can provide a sales pitch for why being an entrepreneur might be a good career option and educate them on the topic. Once someone is considering starting a business Enactus teams can then help them become a business owner by identifying the knowledge and resources they require. Once these things are identified, the Enactus team can help the aspiring entrepreneur attain them.
Very few people will know everything they need to know in order to start a business, Enactus teams can focus on filling that skills gap to give them all the knowledge they need to launch an enterprise. Starting a business can also require a great deal of resources. Enactus teams have had great success in the past with connecting
potential entrepreneurs with funders or agencies that can provide the necessary resources.
Potential quantitative outcomes related to working with aspiring/potential entrepreneurs include, but are not limited to:
Number of people who have changed their opinion on starting a business Number of business plans written Businesses started (and related revenue, jobs, etc.) New products created
In terms of qualitative outcomes, entrepreneurship is like a lot of other careers, where doing something you truly want to do can improve your personal satisfaction and fulfilment. If someone wants to be an entrepreneur and an Enactus project helps them achieve this goal then there is an increase in quality of life that comes from the mental wellbeing of doing what you want and overcoming obstacles.
2. Helping Existing Entrepreneurs Expand Their Current Business
Working with existing entrepreneurs to improve their businesses can have a significant positive impact on the economy and on the entrepreneur themselves. Current entrepreneurs will also need a mix of knowledge and resources to grow their business. Every entrepreneur has a different potential for growth. Some entrepreneurs might just want to get to a point where they can support themselves, others might have the drive and vision to lead a billion dollar company.
The job of the Enactus team is to assess what it is that is currently holding up the entrepreneur and remove those barriers. Teams often take the role of consultants working with the small businesses, first accessing the issues and then working with the entrepreneur to solve them.
Increased entrepreneurial activity can have a direct impact on standard of living. The two main outcomes that can be achieved through entrepreneurial projects are new businesses started and existing businesses expanded. Both of these outcomes have measurable indicators, such as:
Businesses started Jobs created Increased revenues
Improved profit margins
All of these measurements can translate into an increase in standard of living. A more successful business can mean more income for the owner. More jobs created can mean less hunger and poverty in a community. More entrepreneurs can mean higher tax revenue for a community which will lead to better schools and social services.
As it relates to quality of life, entrepreneurship is a very interesting career option and has an impact beyond those measures related to Standard of Living listed above. If someone wants to be a successful entrepreneur and an Enactus project helps them achieve this goal then there is an increase in quality of life that comes from the mental wellbeing of being successful at what you want to do. Entrepreneurship can also be extremely stressful. For this reason, helping an entrepreneur be more successful can reduce stress and improve health.
The economic gains created by entrepreneurs also have an impact on quality of life. More jobs means lower unemployment and poverty, which leads to less social problems like crime and marginalization. More successful entrepreneurs can also lead to greater research, development and innovation, which could lead to solutions to any number of problems facing society. Entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for improving the lives of large groups of people.
3. Setting Up A Social Enterprise
The third route Enactus teams might choose to explore is the establishment of their very own social enterprise. Social enterprises are established when teams find an economically viable solution to an environmental or a social problem. Some of the greatest Enactus projects in the world were built using this model. Measuring the impact of this enterprise will depend on the type of activities you are pursuing. If the business aims to achieve an environmental impact, your team will want to track metrics like:
Metric tonnes of waste diverted or repurposed Metric tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced Litres of water conserved
That being said, the area in which enterprises launched by Enactus team have the potential to be the most impactful is socially. It enables you to create meaningful
employment opportunities to marginalized segments of the population. Individuals who have a hard time finding a job can gain a lot from being given an opportunity to positively contribute to their community. It can boost their self-confidence, allow them to learn new transferable skills, earn a steady income and expand their network. From a quantifiable perspective, your team will want to track impact as it relates to:
Number of people socially integrated into their communities Increase in assets or reduction of debt of participants Number of people educated on a career skill Number of jobs created
There are various ways to measure the success of an enterprise, and it is up to your team to define what your key success factors are. It is possible that your team deems the environmental or the social impact you are achieving through your social enterprise to be more important that it’s economic results. That being said, economic viability is directly related to the long-term sustainability of the initiative. It allows your team to sustain the impact you are creating. It allows you to keep on doing what you are doing. For these reasons, it is important to track economic indicators of performance as well:
Revenues & sales generated Profits generated Number of jobs created Financing acquired Etc.
The indicators listed in this whole section are meant to help frame your thinking, but remember that this list is not exhaustive. If you think additional metrics would be relevant to the effective measurement of your project’s impact, please feel free to tailor your reporting accordingly.
All Enactus teams should appoint one student leader to be in charge of media relations efforts for the year. This person needs to fully understand the Enactus program and be familiar with the projects the team has implemented that relate to the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge. Additional coaching on media relations can be provided by the Enactus Canada National Office. For more information, contact your program development manager.
If you require the TD Entrepreneurship logo to recognize the bank for their support, please contact the Enactus Canada National Office for logo formats and branding guidelines.
Entire Competition TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Regional Competition
TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Regional Round of Competition
Regional Champion
TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Regional Champion
National Competition
TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Final Round of Competition
National Champion
TD Entrepreneurship Challenge National Champion
Pre-screening week was created by Enactus Canada to ensure that all information presented at the Enactus Canada National Exposition is accurate and matches the final reporting that was submitted by Enactus teams prior to the event.
All teams MUST book an appointment with their Program Manager to undergo a pre-screening process of the team’s National presentation. The designated week to do so is April 24th – 28th, 2017.
Pre-screening is mandatory in order to compete at the Enactus Canada National Competition and consists of:
A review of your Annual Report A run-through of your presentation (reading from scripts is allowed) WITH
audio-visuals (placeholder slides are allowed)
Annually, the Enactus Canada National Exposition brings together student, academic and industry leaders from across the country to celebrate the achievements of Canada’s future leaders and entrepreneurs.
Over the course of the three day event, students showcase their community outreach projects and business ventures that are enabling progress through entrepreneurial action. Through rounds of live, presentation based competition, business leaders serve as judges determine which Enactus team and student entrepreneur will be named National Champions and represent Canada on the global stage at the Enactus World Cup.
Tuesday May 9th – Thursday May 11th, 2017
Venue Parking
Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building 1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC
Week Days (7am-7pm) Maximum $25.00
Week Day Evenings (5pm-7am) Maximum $25.00
The full event itinerary can be found here.
Venue Reservations Vancouver Marriot Pinnacle Downtown Hotel 1128 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4R5
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Note: This year there is a new policy related to booking hotels for your stay at the National Exposition. In order to reserve a room you will be required to pay in full up front for your reservation. There will also be a non-cancellation policy for this hotel.
The following two steps are required to register your team for the Enactus Canada National Exposition:
1. TEAM REGISTRATION 2. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION The team leader of each team is responsible for completing the following team registration form:
Each attendee must individual register to attend the competition, using the following forms:
http://www.enactus.ca/teamregistrationformnationals/
Students: www.enactus.ca/studentnational
Faculty: www.enactus.ca/facultynational
Administrators: www.enactus.ca/administratornational
Deadline: April 6th 2017 Deadline: April 20th 2017
Held every year directly after the closing of the Enactus Canada National Exposition, the Leadership Summit enables incoming Enactus student leaders from all over the country to get to know one another, share best practices, and forge collaborative relationships to kick off the year positively.
Two (2) students per team are invited to attend the Leadership Summit. We recommend that the 2 students be on the incoming leadership team (President, Vice-President, etc.).
DATES Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th
We recommend that teams check-out of their hotel on Sunday May 147th so that they can partake in the Closing Social
TIMES Friday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM with scheduled night event Saturday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM with scheduled night event
VENUE Vancouver Convention Centre
AGENDA A detailed agenda will be closer to the date
REGISTRATION April 20th, 2017
A registration link will be provided
The Final Reporting process is an extremely important one. On one hand, it allows your team to measure the impact you’ve achieved throughout the year, and see how it compares to what you set out to do. The Final Report should be the foundation of your Nationals presentation, what you build upon to tell your participants’ story. On the other hand, it allows us a Enactus Canada to better capture the global impact achieved within the network.
This empowers us to build additional support within the community and the corporate world, allowing us to better serve academic institutions for years to come and provide new value-adding opportunities to students like you.
The Final Reporting excel sheet can be found in your Enactus team’s Shared Google Drive and is comprised of the following elements:
1. Project Information a. Start/End dates b. List of project partners c. Students involved d. Volunteer hours e. Etc.
2. Project Description
a. See Opportunity b. Taking Action c. Enabling Progress
3. Testimonials
4. Participant Impact Metrics
a. Empowerment b. Direct Impact c. Indirect Impact d. Lives Improved
5. Demographic Information
You will be required to fill in the information in this file for each project that you ran throughout the year. Rather than having your team submit individual forms for each
project, this year all information will be compiled into one document for your convenience and ease of use. It is recommended that you review the information needed for reporting at the beginning of the year to ensure that you are properly tracking all metrics required in the reporting document.
START EARLY!! Make sure that you are starting the reporting process early, and remember to delegate tasks, the Final Reporting phase should be a collaborative effort between your team.
The deadline to submit your Final Reporting is April 13th 2017.
The audit process is a collaborative initiative between Enactus Worldwide, Enactus Canada and the National Champion Enactus team. This initiative is viewed as an integral part of the program and is implemented by Enactus Canada. It is meant to help gain further knowledge of the programs that are implemented throughout the year.
Above and beyond the audit employed by Enactus and Enactus Canada, all teams are encouraged to conduct self-audits either through internal evaluation or third-party review. Internal evaluation can be completed by team members in order to assess the team’s operations and programmatic activities.
The audit comprises of three core phases:
PHASE 1: TEAM ENGAGEMENT
In the first phase, Enactus Canada staff will interview a few key team members (includes Faculty Advisors), review the team’s hardcopy materials and reports to ensure consistency and accuracy based on information presented through the following reports (this list is not all-inclusive): annual report, visual presentation, team bio, Project Reports, Active Team Sheet, etc.). Meetings and interviews will be scheduled in advance so that the team can be adequately prepared.
PHASE 2: TEAM OPERATIONAL REVIEW
In this second phase, Enactus Canada staff will review the infrastructure, resources, and capacity of the team. Example: We will assess whether or not a team with X members could actually implement Y projects within the Z weeks/months of activity this program year. Among other infrastructural elements, the team’s budget will be reviewed closely.
PHASE 3: PROJECT AUDITS/SITE VISITS
In phase three, Enactus Canada staff will conduct a reasonable number of project site visits. An investigation will be employed to assess the correlation between the visual and reported impact/outcome (especially as it pertains to the link between the Project Report, annual report, and visual presentation) through testimonials and conversations
with beneficiaries, etc. Key team members will be invited to attend the site visits with the audit team. A translator, selected by the auditor, may be asked to attend the site visits should the auditor not speak the local language.
AUDIT PREPARATION TIPS FOR TEAMS
Have the following documents readily available for all phases of the audit:
Team’s financial records Active Team Sheet for current year Annual Report used at the national competition Audio-visual Presentation (PPT) used at the national competition Project/Action Plan documents, including all agreements with beneficiaries Other project tracking and evaluation tools Other team organizational tools
NOTE: You will be required to list in FULL all individuals that you worked with for every project throughout the year. This includes FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, EMAIL, and PHONE NUMBER.
Be prepared to:
Explain any elements of your team’s operation and details of the projects, especially those reported in your annual report and via presentation at the competition
Explain the operation of your project plan (relevance, desired outcomes, how target audience was chosen, showcase evaluation tools, frequency and mode of communication, in-person versus virtual/email/phone trainings etc.)
Discuss internal administrative processes (practices and procedures, etc.) Provide all applicable documentation that may support your project outcomes
(third-party verification is needed). Identify project plan errors (shortfalls) and/or new opportunities, including
future plans.
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