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4. so
cialfi
nance [soh-shuhl fi-nans, fahy-nans], n.;
synonym: impact investing
Social finance is an
approach to managing
money that delivers a social
and/or environmental
dividend and an economic
return.
Social finance aims to
leverage existing capital to
attract new investment for
public benefit.
Synonyms: Impact Investing, community investing, patient
capital, Slow Money, and mission-related investing (MRI)
for foundations.

5. Two Key Features
Environmental Sustainability
Prime + 2%
Poverty reduction
New generation of farmers on land
Impact
Carbon Reduction
Jobs for marginalized
populations
Return
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1% p.a. over three years
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10. Traditional financial systems are not addressing the challenges being faced by
this sector.
Social finance is one tool that can help address these challenges. Like any other
tool, it is important to remember that social finance is not the right fit for
every problem.
As you start learning more about social finance, keep in mind the following
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13. Who are some key investors in the sustainable food, fishing and farming impact
investing marketplace?
CANADA
Impact First Investments
Financial First Investments
INTERNATIONAL

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16. Taking the next step
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17. Getting started with social finance
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18. What change are you seeking?
Capital for facilities or operations I Technical assistance I Enabling public policy |
Skills & Knowledge
Who needs to be involved?
Community stakeholders I Investors I Mentors I Professional Services I Public
Servants
Choosing a finance model
Community Development Corporations I Community Loan Funds I Community Bonds
Local Investment Clubs I Alternative Financial Intermediaries I Co-working Spaces
Incubators/Innovation Spaces I Local Capital Markets I Sustainable Tax Credits
IMPACT
Healthy Communities I Quality of Life I Poverty Reduction I Environmental
Sustainability I Local Investment

19. Questions?
impactinvesting.marsdd.com/knowledg
e-hub/starting-points-fff
Joanna Reynolds
Jreynolds[at]marsdd.com
Christie Young
Christie[at]farmstart.ca
Katie Schleit
Kschleit[at]ecologyaction.ca