Mission-related and Impact Investing for Canadian Foundations
Mission-related and impact investing is a growing trend referring to the practice of aligning foundation investment strategies with their mission. In this workshop, we’ll provide the context for the increasing interest in mission-related and impact investing, including the recent recommendation of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance that foundations invest 10% of their assets in impact and mission-related investments by 2020.
We’re bringing a stellar line-up of Canadian and U.S. leaders in mission-related and impact investing right to your doorstep including:
- Raúl Pomares, Springcreek Advisors LLC and co-author of Solutions for Impact Investors: From Strategy to Implementation
- Bill Young, Bealight Foundation/Social Capital Partners
- Terry Cooke Hamilton Community Foundation
- Brian Toller, Ottawa Community Foundation
- Derek Gent, Vancity Community Foundation
- Martin Garber-Conrad, Edmonton Community Foundation
- Julia Langer, Toronto Atmospheric Fund
- Joel Solomon, Renewal Partners, Endswell Foundation, Tides Foundation
- Betsy Martin, Community Foundations of Canada
- Coro Strandberg, Strandberg Consulting
Don’t miss this workshop created specifically for Canadian foundations and offered jointly by Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network and Philanthropic Foundations Canada.
Title: Mission-related and Impact Investing for Canadian Foundations
When: Wednesday May 11, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
We’ll also explore why and how foundations are doing this, and the resources available to assist foundations in implementing and monitoring approaches. An extensive set of tools and resources will be distributed to participants.
The workshop is designed for foundation board, investment committee and staff members and the cost is $50 per person. For more information and to register, contact Amy Thompson (athompson@cfc-fcc.ca) or 1.519.725.3353.
Lead sponsor: Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management and Royal Bank of Canada
Co-sponsors: Vancouver Foundation, Vancity Community Foundation, Woodcock Foundation
