Scale Collaborative

📢 We've invested $617,000 to support a sector-led national loan guarantee pool program, designed to build capacity, diversify risk, and grow Canada's social finance sector. With support from the Government of Canada's Social Finance Fund, Boann is also holding $2.5M as first-loss capital for the successful launch of the pool. Together, we're catalyzing investment that delivers economic, social, and environmental benefits across Canada. 💬 The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Parliamentarian), Minister of Jobs and Families shares that “resilient local economies and thriving communities are the foundation of a strong Canada. By backing Impact Guarantee, we are supporting an innovative, made-in-Canada solution that brings new capital to the people and places that need it most.  It reduces the risk for investors and unlocks private investment that can support initiatives such as affordable housing, social enterprises, and other community projects.” 💡Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHCqUjbk 📢 Nous avons investi 617 000 dollars pour soutenir un programme national de fonds commun de garantie de prêts piloté par le secteur, conçu pour renforcer les capacités, diversifier les risques et développer le secteur de la finance sociale au Canada. Grâce au soutien du Fonds de finance sociale du gouvernement du Canada, Boann dispose également de 2,5 millions de dollars de capital de première perte dollars dès le lancement réussi du pool. Ensemble, nous stimulons des investissements qui génèrent des retombées économiques, sociales et environnementales dans tout le Canada.   💬 L’honorable Patty Hajdu (Parliamentarian), ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles partage que « des économies locales résilientes et des communautés dynamiques constituent le fondement d’un Canada fort. En soutenant l’Impact Guarantee, nous apportons notre appui à une solution innovante, conçue au Canada, qui apporte de nouveaux capitaux aux personnes et aux régions qui en ont le plus besoin. Cela réduit le risque pour les investisseurs et débloque des investissements privés capables de soutenir des initiatives telles que le logement abordable, les entreprises sociales et d’autres projets communautaires. »   💡En savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/e5KzyJmE Kristi Fairholm Mader🔸Julia Grady🔸Robert Fisher🔸Audrey Jamal Harvest Impact by 10C🔹Scale Collaborative🔹Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) #FinanceSociale #GarantiePret #ImpactGuarantee #LoanGuarantee #SocialFinance #SocialFinanceFund

⏰ Early bird tickets for Connect Money Impact 2026 end June 1st, and space is limited! Join us June 23 in Nanaimo at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre for a full day of inspiration, learning, and connection with social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and ecosystem builders from across the sector. Connect Money Impact 2026 is a space to explore how capital, community, and business can work differently to support stronger, more resilient communities. Through collaborative learning, practical conversations, and relationship-building, we’ll dive into topics connected to community wealth, food systems, climate, and more. Register now before early bird pricing ends: www.connectmoneyimpact.ca

Don’t miss the chance to join our Thriving Non-Profits Fall cohort program. With bursaries available from amazing partners, there has never been a better time to start your organization’s learning journey.

So excited for Climate Coffee Victoria this coming Thursday! Don't forget to sign up on our event page here: https://luma.com/uo8zesy5 Huge shout out to theDock - Centre for Social Impact and Scale Collaborative, our hosts this month! We're very excited to collaborate with theDock to bring this important gathering for having climate conversations. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

The non-profits I speak with every day are telling us the same thing: the need for support, guidance, and trusted advice has never been greater. The Thriiving Non-Profits program is one of the ways we’re helping meet that need. Our funding support helps keep the program accessible to all, and non-profits who are also Coast Capital members can participate at no cost! There are upcoming information sessions for organizations interested in learning more about the program and how it can help.

⏰ This morning, join a free information session to learn more about the Thriving Non-Profits cohort program, with learning due to start early September.

Is your non-profit a Coast Capital, part of the Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union family of brands banking member? You could be eligible to participate for FREE in the Thriving Non-Profits Fall 2026 cohort! For our upcoming Fall cohorts, our National Presenting Partner, Coast Capital Savings is generously offering bursaries for their non-profit banking members to participate. During the application process, you will be prompted to indicate your banking membership. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG 👉 Register for one of the free program information sessions on May 21 or June 9: https://lnkd.in/gUCYnK5g

📣 We’re honoured to welcome Ian Simpson as the keynote conversation for Connect Money Impact 2026! Ian Simpson (Yaatqumtun) is a proud citizen of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Chief Executive Officer of Petroglyph Development Group, the Nation’s economic development corporation. Guided by Snuneymuxw values and worldview, Ian leads with the conviction that Indigenous economies are not emerging, they are resurging. Ian’s perspective on Indigenous economic resurgence, community wealth, and values-aligned development will help shape a day of meaningful conversation about the future of impact, investment, and the economy we are building together. 👉 Join us on June 23, 2026 for a full day of insight, connection, and collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gVjVfscz 👉 Check out the event guide for details on our panels, featured speakers, and opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate throughout the day: https://lnkd.in/gsvj5CWw Connect Money Impact 2026, is convened by Scale Institute, part of the Scale Collaborative family of organizations. A huge thank you to our momentum partners Nanaimo Foundation, Thrive Impact Fund, Coastal Community, ACET, Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation, and Island Coastal Economic Trust. Also to our organizing partners Community Futures Central Island, Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, and GrowthWorks. We respectfully acknowledge Connect Money Impact 2026 will take place on the unceded and traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.