Partnerships at CanWCC

For CanWCC, a partnership is a values-aligned relationship with an organization that shares our commitment to advancing gender and economic equity and is prepared to work collaboratively toward meaningful impact.

Partnerships are not simply promotional opportunities or opportunities to reach our audience. We prioritize relationships where there is clear alignment, mutual value and an opportunity to advance shared goals.

We work with organizations that share our commitment to gender and economic equity, including advocacy organizations, professional and sector associations, community organizations, research organizations and other ecosystem partners.

We also maintain relationships with coworking spaces that support self-employed women and business owners, and collaborate with organizations through specific programs, events and initiatives.

We consider factors including:

• Alignment with CanWCC's mission and values
• Shared commitment to gender and economic equity
• Demonstrated action toward meaningful change
• Potential impact for self-employed women and gender-diverse business owners
• Organizational capacity and timing

We look for relationships built on shared purpose, not simply visibility or promotion.

CanWCC's Trusted Partner Program was developed during an earlier stage of the organization's growth to support member discounts and benefits.

As CanWCC's focus has evolved toward advocacy and advancing the interests of self-employed women, we have transitioned away from managing individual discount relationships through the Trusted Partner Program.

Member benefits and discounts will continue to be available through updated approaches designed to better serve members while allowing CanWCC to focus resources on its advocacy priorities.

We periodically review opportunities that create meaningful value for members. However, we are no longer actively building a large network of individual discount partners.

Organizations interested in sharing a member benefit can submit an inquiry, and we will consider whether it aligns with our current approach and capacity.

Please fill out our Expression of Interest form here.

CanWCC maintains relationships with coworking spaces across Canada because they are important community hubs for self-employed women and business owners.

Coworking spaces interested in being included in our Business Members’ Coworking Directory can contact us at partnerships@canwcc.ca.

Partnership inquiries are reviewed periodically based on organizational priorities, alignment and capacity. If there is a potential opportunity to collaborate, a member of the CanWCC team may reach out to schedule a conversation.

Please note that submitting an inquiry does not guarantee a response, meeting or partnership opportunity.