On November 17, Thrive Impact Fund hosted a Social Enterprise Conversation in Nanaimo that offered an honest, candid look into the challenges and innovation of two non-profit leaders (Corrie Corfield and Kix Citton) in acquiring, operating, and expanding a social [...]

At Rising Economy 2022, Thrive Impact Fund Board President Kristi Rivait spoke on a panel addressing the massive growth in ESG and impact investing as conscious investors seek ways to create benefits for society and the planet alongside financial returns. [...]

At the first Social Enterprise Conversation in Victoria, Thrive Impact Fund convened a candid conversation with Rene Gauthier from ecologyst and Kat Kavanagh from Water Rangers at theDock: Centre for Social Impact about social enterprise leadership, acquisition, and operation.ecologyst and Frankie CollectiveThe [...]

During Social Finance Chat five, "Financing to Acquire," Kristi Fairholm Mader, Managing Director, and Emeline Le Guen, Impact Investment Manager, outlined options for impact organizations looking to acquire and transition to social enterprise—including community bonds and vendor financing. [...]

The unique impact investment approach of Thrive Impact Fund has expanded to benefit communities across BC. The Fund invests in social and environmental organizations, projects and entrepreneurs that face barriers to accessing financing. Read the attached media release for more information. [...]

During Social Finance Chat four, “Overcoming the Fear of Financing,” Kristi Fairholm Mader, Managing Director, and Emeline Le Guen, Impact Investment Manager, explored how perceived risk can come from a number of places such as culture, perspectives, or internal fears. [...]

During the third Social Finance Chat in the webinar series, “Developing Your Financial Mix,” Emeline Le Guen, Impact Investment Manager, explored finding the right financial tools, having clear investment goals, finding mission-aligned investors who can help you leverage your impact, and more. [...]

Thrive Impact Fund launched on Vancouver Island in September 2021 and is now announcing the first investments into social impact organizations in the region including Majik Media, Water Rangers, and Nyoka Design Labs. Read the attached media release for more information. [...]

During the second Social Finance Chat in the series, "Equity-Like Debt," Kristi Fairholm Mader, Managing Director, and Emeline Le Guen, Impact Investment Manager, explored the various benefits equity can provide, and how to bring these benefits into a debt product. [...]