In an effort to raise funds for vulnerable community members across the city, the Toronto Public Library Foundation launched a limited edition 'I'm Library People' puzzle that celebrates all 100 Toronto Public Library branches.
Through this initiative, the Toronto Public Library Foundation will use the proceeds to support community members by closing the digital divide—offering access to internet, technology, and other resources that are available through its many different branches.
The 200-piece puzzle is available on Page & Panel's Shopify for $50 CAD, with the price tag including a $20 donation to the foundation. Purchases can be shipped with Canada Post, or picked up at Page & Panel's Yonge Street location for no extra charge.
Image Credit: Toronto Public Library Foundation
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fundraising Puzzles
- Creating limited edition puzzles as a fundraising tool for community support initiatives presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for organizations.
- Closing the Digital Divide
- Using proceeds from puzzle sales to provide access to internet, technology, and resources can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in bridging the digital divide for vulnerable community members.
- E-commerce for Social Causes
- Utilizing online marketplaces like Shopify to sell fundraising products and support community initiatives is a disruptive innovation opportunity for non-profit organizations.
Where This Applies
- Non-profit Fundraising
- The non-profit fundraising industry can explore the use of limited edition puzzles to generate funds for community support programs.
- Digital Inclusion
- The digital inclusion industry can leverage puzzle sales to support initiatives that bridge the digital divide and provide access to internet, technology, and resources.
- Social E-commerce
- The social e-commerce industry can cater to non-profit organizations by offering platforms like Shopify to sell fundraising products and further social causes.
