Tim Draimin

Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation and Causeway Social Finance

Website: http://sigeneration.ca/
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Tim Draimin is the Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (SiG). A partnership between Foundation, Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, the University of Waterloo and Vancouver’s PLAN Institute, SiG unleashes the creativity of social innovators to tackle the profound social and environmental challenges facing Canadians.

He brings to SiG 30 years of international career experience. He is the author of Canada’s first national study of social entrepreneurship and a frequent advisor to government, as well as to non-profit associations and leaders. In addition to his advocacy and writing, he has worked with the Canadian Council for International Co-operation, the International Development Research Centre and the Ford Foundation.

A leader in the non-profit sector, Mr. Draimin was the founding CEO of Tides Canada Foundation, which focuses on the environment and social justice. During his time at Tides, Mr. Draimin guided the Foundation’s expansion, established Canada’s first national support system for social entrepreneurs –Tides Canada Initiatives (formerly Sage Centre)– and supported a world-renowned model of integrated conservation: BC’s Great Bear Rainforest initiative. He continues to serve Tides Canada as a Senior Fellow.