Aug 17Five Questions to Ask your ReferencesIt can be so easy sometimes to look back on on our careers and pick out our failures: work we could have done better, projects we would have done differently, or co-worker situations we could have handled with more grace. I know as a perfectionist I can be especially hard…Career Advice2 min readCareer Advice2 min read
Nov 29, 202210 Takeaways from SOCAP 2022Last month, we were fortunate enough to attend SOCAP in San Francisco, a convention of the world’s largest and most diverse impact investing community. Investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders came together to accelerate progress against the world’s toughest challenges through market-based solutions. It kicked off with an interesting debate…Impact Investing3 min readImpact Investing3 min read
Oct 6, 2022The Road to Net ZeroAccording to the WEF, in the coming years, corporations will play an important role in driving global decarbonization. We hear about net zero in the news all the time, but what is it? According to the Canadian Climate Institute, “achieving net zero emissions requires shifting to technologies and energy systems…Net Zero Emission3 min readNet Zero Emission3 min read
Oct 4, 2022Measuring Your ImpactThis White Paper, written for Riddl, can be found here: Measuring Your ImpactEsg1 min readEsg1 min read
Aug 31, 2022What Exactly is Riddl? Solving the Riddle of RiddlSo you’ve heard about Riddl, the tech platform that “manages and measures impact investments for companies doing good in the world and those who invest in them”. You might still have questions though. For example: what exactly is social impact or impact investing and how does Riddl help funders and…Social Impact4 min readSocial Impact4 min read
Jul 26, 2022The Ride of Your LifePrevious riders have called the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies rides “the ride of your life”. For me though, it was simply the best time of my life. For six hours, ten riders rode deep into the backwoods of Kananaskis Country to Happy Valley, at the base of the…Horseback Riding2 min readHorseback Riding2 min read
Jan 27, 2022Four Ways to Improve Your Impact Strategies in 2022With a new year upon us, many are looking to make positive changes in the world by setting new goals within their companies, NGOs or non-profits. …Ngo3 min readNgo3 min read
Jan 17, 2022NGOs: Here’s How to Create Successful Grant ApplicationsWith increased competition for funding, NGOs need to ensure their grant applications are based on impact models to acquire the funding they seek. There are an estimated 40,000 NGDOs (non-governmental development organizations) worldwide, delivering humanitarian and development support or actively engaged in advocacy or international rights-based work across borders. …Ngo2 min readNgo2 min read
Dec 7, 2021It’s Time to Democratize SROI CalculationFor too long, it has cost organizations far too much to figure out their social return on investment (SROI). This needs to be democratized. Calculating SROI can be done easily and at a fraction of the usual cost. Capitalism has long been about creating value and delivering that value to…Roi Calculator3 min readRoi Calculator3 min read
Sep 30, 2021Tracking Your Impact — Get Started TodayA local company that builds eco-friendly houses uses the slogan ‘sustainable is the new sexy™’. They’re right: companies worldwide are now looking to create sustainable products, more eco-friendly supply chains, and zero-waste production facilities. …Social Impact3 min readSocial Impact3 min read
