In this learning track, you can engage in a variety of sessions to learn skills on fundraising, fund development, grants and corporate giving.
Check back soon for updates, we are adding new sessions regularly!
- 10:45 am – “Impact Investing Unveiled: Exploring Social Finance through Real-World Case Studies” (Raissa Espiritu – UCEED Investment Funds)
- 1:15pm – “The Funders Lens when it Comes to Grant Writing/Applications” (Ingrid Wasylyshen – The Calgary Foundation, Margaret Ziegler-Bradley – Community Grants, Alberta Arts, Culture & Status of Women, & Lindsay Paul – Parks Foundation Calgary)
“Impact Investing Unveiled: Exploring Social Finance through Real-World Case Studies”
Time: 10:45am – 12:15pm
Presenter(s): Raissa Espiritu, UCEED Investment Funds
Description: In an era where financial decisions are increasingly driven by the desire to achieve social good alongside financial returns, the concept of social finance has taken center stage. “Impact Investing Unveiled: Exploring Social Finance through Real-World Case Studies” is a meticulously crafted conference session designed for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike who are keen to understand the dynamics of integrating financial performance with social impact.
This 90-minute session will provide participants with an introductory yet comprehensive exploration of social finance, particularly focusing on impact investing as a transformative approach to sustainable development. Through a series of carefully selected case studies, attendees will uncover how impact investments are actively shaping industries, revitalizing communities, and addressing some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time.
The session will commence with a brief introduction to the principles of social finance, distinguishing it from traditional investment approaches by its dual-objective to generate financial return and create measurable social impact. Participants will gain insight into the various forms of social finance instruments, such as social impact bonds, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) funds, and direct impact investments.
Following the foundational overview, the core of the session will dive into real-world case studies that highlight diverse applications and outcomes of impact investing across different sectors and regions.
The concluding segment will open the floor for a Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with speakers, including seasoned impact investors and social finance experts, to deepen their understanding and resolve any queries about entering or advancing in this innovative field.
Whether you are an investor looking to align your portfolio with your values, a financial professional exploring new avenues for growth, or simply interested in how finance can be a force for good, this session will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to take your first steps into the world of social finance.
To learn more about UCEED, click on any of the links below.
“The Funders Lens when it Comes to Grant Writing/Applications”
Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Presenter(s): Ingrid Wasylyshen, The Calgary Foundation; Margaret Ziegler-Bradley – Community Grants, Alberta Arts, Culture & Status of Women; & Lindsay Paul – Parks Foundation Calgary
Description: Seeking funding and applying for grants can be a daunting and hard to navigate. Each funder is unique, and no two applications are alike but there are common good practices and pitfalls to avoid. In this forum, funders will share the things they look for in an application and how they make decisions. You will leave this session with grant-seeking and grant-writing tips to help focus your efforts and feel more confident when approaching potential funders.
To learn more about The Calgary Foundation, click on any of the links below.