PHILANTHROPY + INNOVATION = CHANGE²
What does this equation mean?
Change² (Change Squared) is a framework that describes how social impact in Canada is amplified when philanthropy and innovation work together in a reinforcing way.
Philanthropy provides the essential foundation for change. It includes charitable funding, community investment, and resource support that enable programs, services, and initiatives to exist and operate.
Innovation adds a multiplying effect by introducing new ideas, technologies, and approaches that improve how challenges are understood and addressed. This includes more effective ways to deliver services, increase accessibility, and engage communities.
When combined, these two forces create Change² (Change Squared):
- Philanthropy + Innovation = Change²
- Meaning: impact is amplified, not simply added
This model reflects the idea that philanthropy without innovation can be limited in reach, and innovation without support can be limited in scale. Together, they create a stronger, more sustainable system for addressing complex social issues.
In Canada, Change² is especially relevant to advancing inclusion for individuals living with invisible, hidden, or non-apparent disabilities, where progress depends on both funding support and innovative approaches to accessibility, awareness, and participation.
At The Change Coalition, Change² represents a commitment to building solutions that are both well-resourced and forward-thinking, ensuring that impact is expanded across communities and leads to measurable, lasting social change.