Adam Spence @adamspence
#impinv + #socinn + social, environmental and economic justice. Working @theSVX for a world where all investments are impact investments. svx.ca Toronto Joined December 2008-
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This week we launched the Impact Investment Support Program in Colombia funded by 🇨🇦. Together with @theSVX and its allies we work to mobilize sources of 💸 for sustainable development and improve living conditions of women entrepreneurs and communities.
Nous avons lancé le programme de soutien aux investissements d'impact en 🇨🇴, financé par 🇨🇦. Avec @theSVX nous travaillons à mobiliser des sources de 💸 pour le développement durable et à améliorer les conditions de vie des femmes entrepreneurs et des communautés.
It was an honour to support yesterday’s #SOCAP22 Kanata Day reception in celebration of indigenous entrepreneurs. Thanks to our partners @theSVX & @Raven_Capital, the speakers from @OneFeatherApp, @animikii & @VirtualGurus & all who attended. #cdntech #indigenoustech
Can #nonprofits raise growth capital using public markets? This @SSIReview article by @darawestling and @ken_tsunoda of @TechSoup outlines lessons learned from a successful $11.5M campaign. @webb @cuttingedgecap @theSVX @adamspence ssir.org/articles/entry…
Landmark study on corporate commitments to social purpose shows who’s leading, lagging in the transition to an equitable, sustainable economy. @AllysonHewitt @markcarney2017 @cafreeland @AmitKBouri @adamspence @CanAccelerator
Landmark study on corporate commitments to social purpose shows who’s leading, lagging in the transition to an equitable, sustainable economy. @AllysonHewitt @markcarney2017 @cafreeland @AmitKBouri @adamspence @CanAccelerator
VERGE Capital is proud to be part of this event - and in a welcome reversal of the typical power dynamic whenever investors or funders are involved, we will be pitching to entrepreneurs on how we can support their social enterprise and why they should choose to work with us!
VERGE Capital is proud to be part of this event - and in a welcome reversal of the typical power dynamic whenever investors or funders are involved, we will be pitching to entrepreneurs on how we can support their social enterprise and why they should choose to work with us!
Bet on yourself Bet on Fred #FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar ⭐️ 1 RT = 1 VOTE ⭐️
Bet on yourself Bet on Fred #FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar ⭐️ 1 RT = 1 VOTE ⭐️
New global ‘Financing Social Innovation’ report has 8 lessons for Canada. @Bren_Doherty breaks it all down for you. bit.ly/3FL1MwN cc @TimDraimin @AllysonHewitt @JayneEngle @ANemtin @csiTO @nicefutures @misquebec @tacsi_innovate @si_exchange @SICanadaTeam @adamspence
Excellent review of an emerging European movement to reshape economies in the interest of people and planet. @adamspence @adamkahane @CoroStrandberg @SethDKlein @aletmanski @CanAccelerator @vinodrjkn @AllysonHewitt @mcarthur @RobertGreenhill @IlseTreurnicht @DemosHelsinki
Excellent review of an emerging European movement to reshape economies in the interest of people and planet. @adamspence @adamkahane @CoroStrandberg @SethDKlein @aletmanski @CanAccelerator @vinodrjkn @AllysonHewitt @mcarthur @RobertGreenhill @IlseTreurnicht @DemosHelsinki
Smart, revelatory analysis in @SSIReview of decades #tamarackinstitute #collectiveimpact bit.ly/32XF2fJ Hilites field catalyst roles: 1 deepen system understanding, 2 strengthen capacity, 3 enhance CI efforts’ coherence, visibility, robustness, 4 nudge systems change.
Get this tweet to 3K retweets if you want to see us use a hashtag instead of a handle ⭐️⭐️⭐️ RT TO VOTE ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar
Today we sent @Sflecce a letter expressing our concern with the updated guidelines. #Children, families, #ECEs and #childcare staff/providers deserve better. We encourage you to contact your MPP and share your concerns. aeceo.ca/december_31
The revised Ontario PCR testing rules exclude daycare children & staff. Access to #CovidTesting is essential for keeping daycares a safe space for children who can not yet be vaccinated. If you agree please sign the petition. bit.ly/3Ju8iet @fordnation #COVID19Ontario
Four social entrepreneurs, four stories. To mark the launch of WOSEN's Interim Report, we're sharing the journey of four WOSEN participants. Read their stories, as well as the interim Report, here: socialinnovation.org/offering/wosen/ With @PillarNN, @theSVX, and NORDIK Institute
In Opinion Cities blanketed in dust. Graveyards swallowed by the sea. For years, scientists have sounded the alarm. Now it’s here. This is “Postcards From a World on Fire,” a look at climate change in 193 countries. nyti.ms/3GFUviE
Our State of the Sector 2021 Report is now live! It outlines positive trends for growth and Canadian leadership in impact investing. Read the Press Release Here: bit.ly/3FYN1aa Access the Report on our website: bit.ly/3deENyd #cafiidresearch #impactinvesting
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Nous avons lancé le programme de soutien aux investissements d'impact en 🇨🇴, financé par 🇨🇦. Avec @theSVX nous travaillons à mobiliser des sources de 💸 pour le développement durable et à améliorer les conditions de vie des femmes entrepreneurs et des communautés.
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VERGE Capital is proud to be part of this event - and in a welcome reversal of the typical power dynamic whenever investors or funders are involved, we will be pitching to entrepreneurs on how we can support their social enterprise and why they should choose to work with us!
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Excellent review of an emerging European movement to reshape economies in the interest of people and planet. @adamspence @adamkahane @CoroStrandberg @SethDKlein @aletmanski @CanAccelerator @vinodrjkn @AllysonHewitt @mcarthur @RobertGreenhill @IlseTreurnicht @DemosHelsinki
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and she heard what the trees said to her, And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave, For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.' Author: Becky Helmsley
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Today we sent @Sflecce a letter expressing our concern with the updated guidelines. #Children, families, #ECEs and #childcare staff/providers deserve better. We encourage you to contact your MPP and share your concerns. aeceo.ca/december_31
Let’s prioritize 3rd doses of vaccine for educators working in child care programs where children are too young to be vaccinated.
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