"Shameless Networking" turned "Shameless Offering"

"Shameless Networking" has become one of our most popular events over the years. It's a night where people show up with clarity, courage, and a direct ask.

But this time, we’re turning it on its head.

Welcome to Shameless Offerings.

Instead of arriving with what you need, you’ll arrive with one bold, generous offer of how you can help someone else.

Because community isn’t just built by asking.

It’s built by contributing.

And sometimes, the fastest way to find what you’re looking for… is to lead with generosity.

It’s a clear, specific offer of value you’re willing to give. It can flow from expertise or just time and an offering to help.

Not vague encouragement.
Not “let me know if I can help.”

But something tangible.

Something useful.
Something generous.

• Two hours of executive or life coaching
• An hour of tech help
• Help around your house
• A ride
• A brand photo shoot
• Resume or LinkedIn profile feedback
• Strategic business advice
• A one-hour “I’ll connect you” coffee
• Career mentorship for a student
• A free website audit
• Legal or accounting Q&A session
• Marketing brainstorm session
• Public speaking coaching
• Introductions to 3 people in your network
• Help organizing or facilitating an event
• A headshot session
• Tech setup or AI workflow tutorial
• A wellness session (breathwork, fitness, nutrition consult)
• Grant writing feedback
• Office hours for founders
• A volunteer day with your team
• Yard Clean Up
• Financial Planning Session
• Setting up your personal budget
• Feeding back your proforma

Your offering can be professional or personal. The key is clarity.

When you arrive, you’ll fill out a simple card:

Hi! I’m ___________

How you can contact me __________

My Shameless Offering is: ____________________

Throughout the evening, you’ll share your offer with others and discover who it might serve.

This night is about turning connection into real impact through generosity, courage, and shared purpose.

Expect honest conversations, surprising opportunities, and a room full of people who believe community is built through contribution.

Come ready to give.

Leave inspired, supported, and connected.

As always with Brands for Better, expect real stories, thoughtful conversation, and space to connect with others who care deeply about creating positive change in the world.

Connection: Gather together with likeminded professionals eager to do good in their communities.

Inspiration: Get energized by what people are willing to offer

Action: Give and Probably Receive Some Practical Help

These meet-ups have been selling out quickly, so grab your spot today!

Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Please bring your own drinks (or reusable water containers).

Tickets are by donation, and free for BFB Volunteers. Donations are appreciated, and will help with the costs associated with hosting this event and Brands for Better's ongoing good work as a 100% volunteer based not-for-profits in Vancouver. We stretch this money a loooong ways!

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At each Meet Up, we have 3-minute "How can we help" pitches. Individuals and organizations doing impactful work in the community use these short pitches to share about their initiative and how the audience and Brands for Better network can help them.

The goal is to raise awareness of great things happening in our city, provide access to our network for volunteers and resources, and tap into our individual and brand networks to amplify the needs to the community at large.

Please note, "How Can We Help" pitches are not intended to be used as a way to drive fundraising for your intiative.

Space is limited to 2 pitches per event.

Accessibility needs.

Accessibility needs, as requested at time of sign up, will be accommodated to the best of our ability. Upon request, we can help with wheelchair access and accomodate requests for unobstructed views, and keep volunteers on hand to support in whatever way we can. This in-person event will be available in English only.

Promotional marketing images.

We may have a photographer at this meet up for promotional marketing images. If you are not comfortable with us using your photos on our social or our website, please speak to us directly.

Marketing list.

Be aware that by attending this event, you will be automatically signed up to receive Brands for Better email marketing for future event awareness.

Brands for Better believes that the biggest and most impactful change is created when brands unite to share resources, ideas, strategies, experience, and people. We connect brands and individuals who want to create positive change, with opportunities to tackle pressing environmental and social issues in our shared community.

By partnering with other brands, every company can have a more incredible impact on issues that they know matter to their local communities. If a brand has the will, this framework will help them make change beyond what they could have imagined.

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