Here's who received $2.5 million in McConnell Foundation's inaugural social finance accelerator

Why It Matters

Innovative financing programs are working to meet the growing demand for capital in Canadian social impact organizations. Releasing an initial commitment of $2.5 million, the McConnell Foundation is placing funds in the hands of some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial social finance leaders.

Canada's first health social impact bond was a risk - did it pay off?

Why It Matters

Social impact bonds are a hot new tool in social finance. We spoke to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, which created Canada’s first health impact bond to reduce hypertension. The program has shown impressive results so far, but what lessons does it hold?

4 Tech for Good Startups That'll Help You Get Out of Debt

Why It Matters

A gap exists between financial health and literacy, with four in 10 Canadians reportedly struggling on some or all aspects of their finances. Yet, many hesitate to talk about their finances or seek advice, while 62 percent of Canadians are simply unaware of where or who to turn to even get that financial advice. Four Canadian tech for good startups are here to tackle this social challenge.

Here's What You Missed From the 2019 Social Finance Forum

Why It Matters

In a world facing growing global challenges, what is the purpose of capital in driving social change? As a Digital Content Partner at the 2019 Social Finance Forum, we gained expert insights from over 600 leading investors, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals.

How Can Organizations Report on Impact with Integrity?

Why It Matters

As impact reporting becomes vital to organizations, we face a big challenge: the social finance world lacks common standards. How can practitioners agree on the same metrics and method to create truly reflective data, while still remaining accountable to their core stakeholders? This story is crafted in partnership with the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing in the lead up to the 2019 Social Finance Forum.

Social Finance’s Pivotal Moment: Can Good Intentions Become Real Change?

Why It Matters

As social finance hits the mainstream, how much has really changed with how we use capital? With insight from international impact investing visionary Jed Emerson, we ask what it would take to bring purpose into investments at scale. This article is crafted in partnership with the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing in the lead up to the 2019 Social Finance Forum.