UW Inspire
Unlock your potential for Social Innovation
Ready to tackle complex social challenges with creativity and confidence?
The Inspire Program from the Social Impact Lab Alberta – an initiative of United Way of Calgary and Area – is your guide to a new way of problem-solving. You'll learn the principles of human-centered design to create meaningful, lasting change in your community.
What is Inspire?
Inspire is a dynamic online program designed for the modern changemaker. We go beyond theory to give you the practical skillsets, mindsets, and toolsets you need to innovate. You'll learn how to deeply understand the problems you're trying to solve, generate creative solutions, and test your ideas in the real world. This program empowers you and your organization to approach challenges with a fresh, effective perspective.
Choose Your Inspire Path
We know that everyone learns differently. That's why we offer three distinct ways for United Way Centraide employees to experience the Inspire Program. Find the path that best fits your schedule, learning style, and goals.
Self-Directed Program
Want maximum flexibility? This path is for you. You get full access to the Inspire course materials to learn completely at your own pace, whenever and wherever it's convenient. It's perfect for self-starters and those with unpredictable schedules.
Who it's for:
Independent learners who need a flexible schedule.
Key Benefit:
Learn on your own time.
Use the coupon code CENTRAIDE2025 to access Inspire for free. (available only to United Way & Centraide employees)
Community Impact Inspire Cohort – October
Thrive in a collaborative environment? Join a cohort of your peers this October! You'll move through the program with a group focused on community impact. Benefit from shared learning, networking, and structured deadlines to keep you on track.
Who it's for:
Collaborative learners who want peer support and a focus on community impact.
Key Benefit:
Learn and network with a peer group of Community Impact professionals across Canada.
Time Commitment?
1 – 2 hours weekly, combines scheduled live sessions with flexible, independent work.
Resource Development Inspire Cohort – February 2026
Are you focused on fundraising and sustainability? Pre-register for our February cohort, which specializes in applying innovation to resource development. You'll join a dedicated group tackling the unique challenges of fundraising and donor engagement.
Who it's for:
Fundraising and development professionals.
Key Benefit:
Apply innovation principles directly to fundraising challenges.
Time Commitment?
1 – 2 hours weekly, combines scheduled live sessions with flexible, independent work.
Ready to Become a Changemaker?
No matter which path you choose, the Inspire Program will change the way you see problems and their solutions.
Questions?
The team at The Social Impact Lab Alberta is happy to connect!
Brittany Vine, Project Director brittany.vine@calgaryunitedway.org
Beth Ed, Service Designer beth.ed@calgaryunitedway.org
