Lunch & learn: Alternative financing for impact organizations

Learn about raising capital from both individual supporters and funds — and how the two work together to finance your project
About this Event

Interested in raising money for an impactful project? Curious about how loans to impact organizations work? Join us for a practical conversation about innovative financing strategies.
Lunch (including vegetarian and gluten-free options) will be provided!
You'll hear from:
Kyle Zhang, Growth Manager at Tapestry Community Capital, a national non-profit supporting community organizations through the process of raising capital from everyday individuals, local businesses, and impact-oriented organizations using community bonds.
Kristi Rivait, Board Chair at Thrive Impact Fund, an impact-first, place-based loan fund that provides flexible, patient financing and wrap-around support to non-profits, co-operatives, and for-profit social enterprises in British Columbia.
Omar Mawji, Fund Manager at Weave Community Capital Fund, a new loan fund investing in community bond issuers across Canada, with the goal to accelerate the community finance market.
Speakers from each organization will share how they work together to help organizations like yours secure values-aligned and efficient financing for projects like affordable housing developments, renewable energy infrastructure, community hubs, and more.

Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speakers: Tapestry, Thrive Impact Fund, Weave Fund
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Q&A and catered lunch

Info: We'll provide lunch, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.