Webinar: From vision to action
Ref. KSWS-04
The strategic journey of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society
- Duration: 1 hour
- Effort: 1 hour
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and french
What you will learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
consider through the lens of your own organization the possibilities in:
- shifting from an operational focus to a mission-led entrepreneurial focus that can sustain itself and grow despite funding environment shifts;
- becoming a housing provider capable of delivering large-scale, mixed-income communities while maintaining deep affordability and equity
This webinar is particularly aimed at senior management, board members, portfolio managers and sector leaders seeking to strengthen their organizational capacities and to grow with purpose.
Description
This case study discussion with Lilian Chau, CEO at Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society, was recorded as part of the Centre's Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series on June 23, 2026.
This session explores how ENFHS has undertaken a major strategic shift by adopting an approach focused on partnership capacity and business mindset in service of a charitable purpose. It highlights the critical role of resolute strategic thinking, organizational self-exploration grounded in theory of change, and internal capacities (including governance, financial expertise, and leadership) as essential foundations for organizational growth.
Format
Format: Pre-recorded webinar.
Time Commitment: 1 hour.
Delivery: Online video.
Engagement: Self-paced viewing.
Required Equipment
Computer or internet-connected device and headphones, if in a shared space.
Course team
Lilian Chau
Categories
With more than 20 years of experience in urban planning, affordable housing development, social finance, and public engagement, Lilian has worked with municipalities, government agencies, First Nations, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions such as Vancity Credit Union and the Vancity Community Foundation. She also gives back as a volunteer, serving on boards and advisory councils, including the Hiyám ta Sḵwxwú7mesh Housing Society, the Boann Social Finance, the Law Foundation of BC, and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. Lilian is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and holds a Master of Planning from the University of British Columbia.
