The Enchanté Network

What The Enchanté Network does

The Enchanté Network is a Canadian non-profit coalition founded in 2020 that connects and supports 2SLGBTQI+ pride centres and community organizations nationwide. It operates as a national membership network serving over 300 member organizations spanning every province and territory, with a core leadership team of Executive Director Tyler Boyce and Director of Programs Brittan Hudson. The organization functions as a convener, capacity builder, and collective advocacy voice for Canada's fragmented 2SLGBTQI+ sector, having facilitated more than 30 collaborative multi-organizational projects and convening annual national conferences, bootcamps, and training programs that served 400–700+ participants per program cycle. Member services include the Mentorship Program, Funder Connect series, Sponsorship pathways, Volunteer Program, and an Executive Leadership Bootcamp, supported by an Insights Hub of toolkits spanning governance, anti-oppression, rural healthcare, Indigenous reconciliation, coalition-building, and social enterprise development.

The network's underlying technology is intentionally lean: a public website, a member portal, and CRM/database systems for member management and program delivery. No proprietary technology product is developed; instead, the core platform is the relational infrastructure of the member ecosystem itself, augmented by a sector mapping data asset co-developed with Psystem. The business model is non-profit and grant-funded, with the primary revenue stream comprising federal government grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Canadian Heritage, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and the LGBTQ2 Secretariat, supplemented by project-specific foundation grants (e.g., EGIDES for Quebec research), membership dues, and donations. The go-to-market motion is community-led, with member acquisition driven by demonstrated value across capacity-building, advocacy, and peer-learning programs, alongside word-of-mouth and partner referrals from Fierté Canada Pride, Pride at Work Canada, and Egale Canada.

The organization's financial scale has grown into the seven-figure range, supported by multi-year government funding commitments and a landmark $12 million federal allocation through Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Hate for distribution to member organizations. The Enchanté Network played a central role in the 2024 revision of Canada's Employment Equity Act to recognize 2SLGBTQI+ and Black people as protected groups, launched the Rainbow Resilience Fund (distributing $535,325.44 to 22 organizations), and in 2025 spun off Black Queer Canada as Canada's first research and policy lab dedicated to Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Strategic priorities for 2025–2028 center on Member Empowerment, Sector Sustainability, Equity and Advocacy, and Organizational Excellence.

Name

The Enchanté Network

Legal name

The Enchanté Network

Website

https://enchantenetwork.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Enchanté Network is a Canadian non-profit coalition founded in 2020 that connects and supports 300+ 2SLGBTQI+ pride centres and community organizations across all provinces and territories through capacity building, advocacy, peer learning, and grant facilitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Coalition Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Interest-Based Communities & Forums (BPAMABAC)

Keywords

• 2SLGBTQI+ community network
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Community sector coalition
• Advocacy and convening
• Membership network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: The primary revenue stream comprises grants and contributions from federal government departments and programs, including Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Canadian Heritage, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the LGBTQ2 Secretariat, the National Anti-Racism Action Program, and the Community Capacity Transfer Program. These government grants form the core operational funding.
2. Foundation & Program Grants: Secondary revenue is derived from project-specific grants from foundations and designated funding programs supporting particular initiatives such as the Building Bridges project (with Egale Canada) and the Quebec research project (with EGIDES).
3. Membership Dues & Donations: Member organizations may contribute dues or donations to support the network, though membership fees are not publicly disclosed and revenue from this stream is modest relative to government grant income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Enchanté Network is a national nonprofit coalition that connects and supports 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations across Canada through capacity building, advocacy, collaborative programming, and peer learning. It offers organizational membership to more than 300 pride centres and community organizations, providing access to training programs, mentorship, funding initiatives such as the Rainbow Resilience Fund and Social Finance Fund, and the Insights Hub of research and toolkits. Core programs include Capacity Building, Advocacy, Network Calls, and a Mentorship Program, supplemented by special projects and an annual national conference.

Product overview

The Enchanté Network is a national coalition that serves as Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Community Network, connecting and supporting over 300 member organizations. The organization's offerings consist of a unified membership network providing interconnected programs rather than a modular software product. Core programs include Capacity Building (training and resources), Advocacy (policy representation), Network Calls (collaborative convenings), and a Mentorship Program. The network offers specialized funding initiatives including the Rainbow Resilience Fund and Social Finance Fund, alongside an Insights Hub containing research reports, toolkits (Governance Toolkit, Anti-Oppression & Anti-Racism Framework, Rural Funding Literacy Toolkit, Coalition-Building Toolkits, Rural Healthcare Toolkit), and training programs (Executive Leadership Bootcamp). Additional engagement pathways include Funder Connect, Sponsorship, and Volunteer opportunities. The portfolio centers on building organizational capacity, advancing advocacy, and fostering collaboration across Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Network membership connecting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations nationwide with access to programs, resources, advocacy, and peer support. Terms and fees are not publicly disclosed.
• Capacity Building Program Strengthens 2SLGBTQI+ organizations with training, resources, and tailored support to help their work thrive.
• Advocacy
• Network Calls Brings organizations, members, and partners together to build a stronger 2SLGBTQI+ movement through collaboration, shared learning, and collective action.
• Mentorship Program A one-on-one mentoring program pairing experienced non-profit leaders in the 2SLGBTQI+ community with mentees from member organizations.
• Funder Connect A member-only series featuring guest funders sharing insights on priorities, decision-making, and strong application practices to help organizations navigate funding pathways.
• Back to Our Roots A national engagement project amplifying Black 2SLGBTQI+ leadership and building toward Canada's first Black 2SLGBTQI+ organization.
• Rainbow Resilience Fund A funding initiative distributing grants to 2SLGBTQI+ organizations addressing hate crimes and discrimination, distributing $535,325.44 to 22 organizations.
• Social Finance Fund Funding initiative helping 2SLGBTQI+ organizations navigate social finance and diversify revenue.
• Mapping the Sector A community engagement initiative mapping and analyzing 2SLGBTQI+ organizations across Canada, developed in partnership with Psystem.
• Insights Hub A central hub providing resources, research, toolkits, reports, and sector news for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations.
• Executive Leadership Bootcamp An intensive cohort-based program for senior leaders in 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to strengthen strategic thinking, governance knowledge, and peer connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member organizations grew from ~150 in 2020 to 300+ in 2024, representing 2x growth in 4 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, secondary and core.

• David-Delves ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023David-Delves Consulting was engaged to produce the 'Funding Equality' report, a research and analysis deliverable examining funding equity within the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ sector.
• PsystemsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Psystem partnered with The Enchanté Network on a mapping initiative to document and visualize the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ ecosystem, creating a data asset about organizations, relationships, and gaps across the sector.
• IRISsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022IRIS conducted independent research in support of the network's Quebec funding project, contributing analytical expertise to understand and address the needs of Quebec's 2SLGBTQI+ sector.
• Hope for Refugees InternationalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hope for Refugees International partnered with The Enchanté Network on refugee inclusion initiatives, supporting the integration of 2SLGBTQI+ refugees into Canadian pride centres and community organizations.
• Pride at Work CanadasecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Pride at Work Canada collaborates with The Enchanté Network on employment equity advocacy, connecting workplace inclusion initiatives with the community organizations served by the network.
• Egale CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Egale Canada is a primary strategic partner, collaborating on the multi-year 'Building Bridges' initiative to strengthen connections between faith communities and the 2SLGBTQI+ sector. This partnership involves joint project development, co-advocacy, and shared research activities.
• Rainbow Faith & FreedomsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Rainbow Faith & Freedom participated in the Building Bridges project alongside Egale Canada and The Enchanté Network, contributing expertise on the intersection of faith and LGBTQ2+ identity.
• Fierté Canada Pride (FCP)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Fierté Canada Pride and The Enchanté Network co-host joint sessions and collaborative programming, leveraging each organization's networks to advance the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ pride sector. FCP represents a key peer coalition in the ecosystem.
• Rainbow Resource Centre (Winnipeg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Rainbow Resource Centre in Winnipeg serves as the lead administrative organization for The Enchanté Network, providing the legal, financial, and administrative backbone that enables the network to operate as a national entity. This is the most foundational partnership for the network's existence.
• University of Saskatchewan — Social Innovation LabsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The network collaborates with the University of Saskatchewan's Social Innovation Lab on collaborative projects and research initiatives, drawing on academic expertise to support 2SLGBTQI+ sector development.
• CenterLink (United States)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CenterLink, the US-based organization supporting LGBTQ+ community centres, provided mentorship to The Enchanté Network in its early years, sharing operational expertise and best practices for running a national pride centre coalition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Stonewall UK: UK's leading LGBTQ+ rights charity with a national mandate spanning advocacy, employer programs, and community support. Larger and more established incumbent serving a comparable role at greater scale.
• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): US national LGBTQ+ legal advocacy organization. Relevant as an established incumbent operating in adjacent 2SLGBTQI+ rights and policy space.

Direct peers

• Pride at Work Canada: National 2SLGBTQI+ workplace inclusion organization. Comparable in mandate (sector capacity building, advocacy) and a GTM partner — directly relevant peer despite narrower employment-equity focus.
• InterPride: International network of pride organizations, connected to Fierté Canada Pride. Relevant as a global peer operating in the same federation-of-pride-organizations space.
• Egale Canada: Canada's leading national 2SLGBTQI+ human rights organization. Direct coalition partner (Building Bridges project) and most comparable national-mandate entity operating in the same policy and capacity-building space.
• CenterLink: US-based national association of LGBTQ+ community centers. Provided early mentorship to Enchanté and serves as the closest international analogue in scale, structure, and coalition function.
• PFLAG Canada: Canadian chapter of the international PFLAG network supporting 2SLGBTQI+ people and families through peer-led chapters. Comparable as a national volunteer-driven member network with overlapping constituency.
• Fierté Canada Pride: National umbrella representing Canadian pride organizations and festivals. Directly comparable as a coalition of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations; co-hosts programming with Enchanté and represents intersecting member segments.
• Egale Canada Human Rights Trust: Research and education arm of Egale Canada focused on 2SLGBTQI+ policy. Comparable to Enchanté's Black Queer Canada spin-out as a sector-specific policy and research entity.

Regional players

• The 519 (Toronto): Large Toronto-based LGBTQ+ community center. Comparable as a member organization in the Enchanté network and as a regional peer demonstrating the operating model Enchanté supports nationwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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