Vartana Review: A Reflection on the History, Lessons, and Legacy of the Vartana Initiative

Commissioned by The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, this report is a result of research and interviews with key stakeholders within Vartana, an initative to create a charitable bank in Canada dedicated to serving the voluntary sector. It includes a timeline of events; a generalized assessment of why Vartana failed; and a summary of lessons that can be applied to initiatives that focus on systemic change.