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DefinityFoundation @DefinityFdn

Canadian philanthropic organization that works with charitable partners to address the roots and impacts of inequality. #equity #philanthropy

Joined June 2022
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We'd like to share more about our partnership with @windmillcanada and @definityfc We partner with Windmill because they: 💙​ Increase equitable access to financial tools and services 💙​ Mobilize private capital for social good. Visit windmillmicrolending.org/ for more.
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"More northern and Indigenous people should be involved in policy development and implementation, but they often face systematic barriers to getting involved." Read about Indigenous young leaders' innovative ideas for policy development in @Phil_journal : thephilanthropist.ca/2023/05


Hackathons and treaty simulations: Building young northern and Indigenous leaders’ policy muscle -...

Policy affects our lives every day. But often, people with vital lived experience aren’t involved in developing, changing, and influencing policy. The Gordon Foundation is working to change that, by...

thephilanthropist.ca
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Our partner @ImagineCanada recently articulated their vision for the nonprofit sector's home in government. Read their report for more information on how to get involved and shape future proposals on the nonprofit sector's role in public policy: bit.ly/47FRHPB
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Our mission is to advance community led solutions that further climate, health, and socio-economic justice. We recognize the disproportionate impacts and work to support intermediaries and networks that center Black Canadians.
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We are a learning organization and will continue to educate ourselves and listen to representative voices to better understand the strength and resilience of Black and African communities in Canada. #BlackHistoryMonth #SocialImpact
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One of our impactful partners @UlnoowegEd inspires Indigenous communities through a holistic educational approach. Check out their mission in action!
Ulnooweg Education Centre@UlnoowegEd
19 Dec 2023
We brought Demo Days to Potlotek, Wagmatcook, and Whycocomagh to share some of the amazing and interesting science and innovation workshops our team has been developing. Which project do you want to explore? #STEAMeducation #IndigenousEducation
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Data is crucial to measuring social impact and improving equitable practices in the non-profit sector and beyond. Join @ImagineCanada for @VolunteerCanada 's webinar on Wednesday, January 24 to learn about harnessing the power of data. Details below!
Imagine Canada@ImagineCanada
15 Jan 2024
In a changing landscape, data-driven engagement is important to uplift and strengthen the social purpose sector and volunteerism in Canada. Want to learn more? 🔗 Register for @VolunteerCanada’s webinar ‘How to Harness the Power of Data’ on January 24! buff.ly/3v7si3G
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Our partners at @CAPE_ACME are game-changing climate activists. Thank you for being bold and standing up against the fossil fuel industry.
@CAPE-ACME@CAPE_ACME
19 Dec 2023
"A billboard in downtown Ottawa paid for by CAPE communicates a fact that multiple research studies have confirmed: “Rising childhood asthma rates: Brought to you by Oil & Gas.” #FossilFuelAdsMakeUsSick #StopFossilFuelAds #PhaseOutFossilFuel Read more: loom.ly/4GKvPHc
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The Foundation team is thrilled to announce Dana Decent as our new Program Director, Climate and Health! Dana's experiences, education and passion for systems change, along with her energy and curiosity are great additions to our team's toolkit. Please join us in welcoming her!
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Our partner @cdnwomenfdn is hosting an award for a journalist doing exceptional research, analysis, and writing through a gender lens about #womensequality issues in Canada. Check out the details below:
Canadian Women's Foundation@cdnwomenfdn
2 Jan 2024
Apply now: bit.ly/48k4HLL Named after Michele Landsberg and presented annually by the @cjffjc, in association with the @cdnwomenfdn, this award recognizes a journalist doing exceptional research and writing through a gender lens about women’s equality issues in Canada.
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The year is coming to an end, and we are more fired up than ever. We’ve learned so much about how to work alongside community partners, deepen our understanding of the systemic challenges we aim to address and how to utilize our tools and assets toward transformative action.
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Most of all, thank you for partnering with us. We are honoured to be in relationship with so many who share our values of community, justice and integrity. With much appreciation and sending you all our best for a restful holiday season and new year, Arti, Tamer, Jennifer & Abby
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We are thrilled to partner with @Definityfc and @Windmillcanada in channeling $1.1 million towards addressing systemic barriers faced by immigrants and refugees in Canada. Thank you Windmill for inviting us into this work. #EconomicEmpowerment #InclusiveProsperity
Windmill Microlending@windmillcanada
12 Dec 2023
We are delighted to announce our new $1.1 million partnership with @Definityfc and the @definityfdn. Their investment will help us offer even more low-interest career loans to skilled newcomers, enabling them to advance their careers in Canada. #CDNImm #newpartnership
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You all embody our values of community, justice and integrity. It has been an honour to build this foundation together in the pursuit of an equitable and just society. And we'd also like to thank all those who provided us their time and expertise that helped shape our direction.
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And a BIG shoutout to our partners and their volunteers who are on the ground, creating innovative community-led solutions, and giving life to causes that depend on your hard work. Your commitment to addressing inequities and service is powerful! #IVD #definityfdn
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Today on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we'd like to extend our greatest thanks to the Definity Foundation Board of Directors.
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This #GivingTuesday, it’s more important than ever to build long-term, meaningful relationships with communities. Building these kinds of relationships is one of the best ways to give back.
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And what does that look like in practice? We operate under a community investment framework. This means that to achieve our ultimate goal as a foundation—address the roots of health, social, economic, and climate inequalities—we support communities to follow their solutions.
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Support our vision for philanthropy by following us on social media (we are active here and on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn) and engaging with the partners we care deeply about.
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Definity Foundation is partnering with the Collective Impact Project, operated by @CentraideMtl, to reduce poverty and social exclusion. The goal of this community-institutional-philanthropy collaborative is to provide neighbourhoods in Montreal w/ tools for community-led change.
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The goal of this community-institutional-philanthropy collaborative is to provide neighbourhoods in Montreal with the tools for community-led change. Visit pic.centraide.org/en to find out more! #PICMTL #Collectiveimpactproject #Montreal
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