What is YZED Projects?
YZED Projects is a Yukon-based social innovation company with over 25 years of experience supporting nonprofit teams, small business owners, and social enterprises. Founded by Wendy Morrison—an inspiring leader with more than 20 years in nonprofit management and extensive board experience spanning health, environment, social justice, community development, education, the arts, recreation, and tourism—the organization is firmly rooted in the idea of building healthy, flourishing teams, organizations, and communities. It all started with a passion for innovation with purpose and impact… and the journey has been as dynamic as it has been rewarding.
Main Benefits
Key figures and facts reveal the strength behind YZED Projects:
- 25+ years of experience in supporting diverse sectors
- Over 20 years of expertise in nonprofit management and board leadership
- A proven track record with clients spanning nonprofits, small businesses, and social enterprises
- A BCorp score of 102.5 that highlights robust operational performance
- Main focus areas: nonprofit, consulting, business coaching, training, leadership, governance, HR, and organization management
Professional Services and Expertise
YZED Projects offers a suite of services designed to drive organizational resilience and growth. Their offerings include coaching, training sessions, planning and assessments, organizational audits, and program reviews. With a specialty in addressing specific needs of diverse organizations, clients benefit from customized services that range from strategic planning to action planning, team wellness, and even amalgamation planning and implementation. These solutions have been honed through decades of experience and a commitment to practical, people-centered strategies that foster real change.
Innovative Approaches
The approach at YZED Projects is both pragmatic and visionary. Acting as a guide, the company helps organizations navigate from challenge—sometimes even chaos—to clarity. It customizes people-centered strategies, mapping a clear path forward with practical actions that keep teams and businesses on track. It is a refreshing journey: sometimes there are brief pauses as the wind changes, and then the momentum picks up again. The blend of innovative planning and adaptive strategies makes it a leader for organizations seeking to dream big and truly flourish.
Empowering Values
Fundamental to YZED Projects are the values that shape its every action. Empowerment is at the heart of the process, honoring and uplifting diverse people, cultures, and approaches. In a world where interconnectedness is essential, the company strongly believes that knowledge, shared stories, and a collective pool of expertise are the building blocks of success. Adaptability, too, plays a key role—its openness to learning new ways and being flexible in ever-changing spaces distinguishes its approach. These values have guided the company throughout its journey and continue to inform every project and partnership.
Project Impact
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Through customized training sessions and capacity building.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – By empowering small business owners and nonprofit teams.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Via leadership development and inclusive strategies.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Inspired by its mission to build flourishing communities.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Emphasizing collaborative funding models and strategic alliances.
A Legacy of Innovation
The legacy of YZED Projects is woven through its projects, its people, and its impressive history of innovation. Wendy Morrison’s vision has not only shaped a company but also built a platform where practical actions meet big dreams. The organization’s dedication to social innovation, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness has led to impactful projects—from feasibility studies for social enterprises to program reviews that boost student and instructor engagement, and from capacity building and grant application support to in-depth organizational audits. Each project resonates with a commitment to people, well-being, and a future where organizations can navigate change confidently.
The approach is both thoughtful and refreshingly direct… It acknowledges the unique challenges that nonprofits and small businesses face while also celebrating the diversity and strength of innovative communities. There is a genuine belief in what is possible when teams are empowered, values-driven practices are prioritized, and adaptive strategies are at the forefront of every engagement. Operating respectfully on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council further underlines the ethic of community and shared responsibility that defines this unique enterprise.
