We'd like to share more about our partnership with @windmillcanada and @definityfc We partner with Windmill because they: 💙​ Increase equitable access to financial tools and services 💙​ Mobilize private capital for social good. Visit windmillmicrolending.org/ for more.

We are a learning organization and will continue to educate ourselves and listen to representative voices to better understand the strength and resilience of Black and African communities in Canada. #BlackHistoryMonth #SocialImpact

The Foundation team is thrilled to announce Dana Decent as our new Program Director, Climate and Health! Dana's experiences, education and passion for systems change, along with her energy and curiosity are great additions to our team's toolkit. Please join us in welcoming her!

Most of all, thank you for partnering with us. We are honoured to be in relationship with so many who share our values of community, justice and integrity. With much appreciation and sending you all our best for a restful holiday season and new year, Arti, Tamer, Jennifer & Abby

Today on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we'd like to extend our greatest thanks to the Definity Foundation Board of Directors.

This #GivingTuesday, it’s more important than ever to build long-term, meaningful relationships with communities. Building these kinds of relationships is one of the best ways to give back.

Definity Foundation is partnering with the Collective Impact Project, operated by @CentraideMtl, to reduce poverty and social exclusion. The goal of this community-institutional-philanthropy collaborative is to provide neighbourhoods in Montreal w/ tools for community-led change.

We are so excited for our partnership with Annauma Community Foundation. Visit annauma.ca to learn more, and follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.

We are excited to partner with @CAPE_ACME to boost community advocacy at the intersection of climate & health. CAPE works with physicians, environmentalists, and Indigenous communities for a solutions-oriented approach to climate justice. Visit cape.ca for more.

Definity Foundation is partnering with @FairFinanceFund , @SETSICoalition , and @LEF_TO to support Phase 2 of The Inclusive Prosperity Project. The project is a multi-year endeavor aimed at identifying and rectifying biases within governance, operations, and lending practices...

We are proud to partner with Community climate resilience lab for the Reconciling Racial Justice and Climate Resilience (RRJCR) community-based research project...(1/3)

Imagine Canada envisions a charitable and nonprofit sector that supports and cultivates diverse, inclusive, just, and equitable communities. Visit their website at imaginecanada.ca and follow them @imaginecanada to learn more about their inspiring actions for change 💙

$3.28M disbursed in our first year of community investments; A big THANK YOU to our partners for inviting us into your work with community.

Thank you to our Board of Directors* for your commitment and energy. As told in our 2022 Annual Report, we embarked on a steep learning curve over the first year and you demonstrated ingenuity and openness that were vital to the Foundation's achievements to date.

We've learned so much over the past year. After conversations with over 50 philanthropic and non-profit sector leaders, several key themes emerged: 1. Communities have the solutions 2. Work collectively with partners 3. Signal intention through action...

We've dug deeper into our collaboration: as funders, we take an active seat at their learning table. Read more about NMFCCC's journey in our 2022 Annual Report at definityfoundation.org. (3/3)

The Definity Foundation is excited to share our inaugural Annual Report! We entered the philanthropic space at such a pivotal moment, when economic disasters and worldwide protests against racism brought intensified inequities to light. Visit definityfoundation.org for more.

Definity's CEO Arti Freeman spoke with @SETSICoalition about what Impact Investing looks like for a new foundation like ours. Arti points to the greater systems context, and shows us how meaningful investing goes even beyond monetary support. Full video: youtu.be/wKRPTF7hrUc

Data can tell a powerful story. That's why @o_n_n is calling all nonprofits, charities, and grassroots groups in Ontario to share YOUR story. Participate in their new nonprofit state of the sector survey!