Memberships & Affiliations www.sppvancouver.org A partnership with BC Technology Social Venture Partners, the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) is a web-based application that integrates supply chain economics and corporate social responsibility to achieve community benefits. Simply, the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) provides an on-line environment for business-to-business procurement transactions to leverage community economic development activity. www.afpnet.com Iris Communications is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Pearl Roberts, Principal of Iris Communications, is past President of the Vancouver Chapter. AFP represents 26,000 members in 169 chapters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. AFP believes that to guarantee human freedom and social creativity, people must have the right to freely and voluntarily form organizations to meet perceived needs, advocate causes, and seek funds to support these activities. www.cprsvancouver.com Iris is a member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), the largest PR professional network in Canada. As a member, Iris is part of an organization dedicated the enhancement of public relations in Canada as a unique way to develop our country, while promoting and respecting our collective values, rights and culture.