Resources
These resources are the most practical and up-to-date, curated to support you. Here you can learn how to create impact, measure what matters, and advance equity in ways that are credible, inclusive, and actionable.SELI Backgrounder
Contextual information about the creation of the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System for the SFF from the Government of Canada
Government of CanadaSELI Taxonomy & Questionnaire (Excel)
Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) and Gender Lens Investing (GLI) assessment templates for SFIs and SPOs in the SFF
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementGetting ready for SFF reporting (SPOs)
Overview of Social Finance Fund data requirements and practical steps to prepare your organization for compliant reporting.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSFF data collection FAQ
A general-purpose overview of data that you may be asked to report.
The SFF HubIMM Support Wayfinder
Short questionnaire to assess your impact practices and access free expert support for IMM and SFF reporting readiness.
Common Approach to Impact Measurement + LIFT + KORE GlobalSFI Cohort Program: IMM for the Social Finance Fund
Online, instructor-led with peer-to-peer learning opportunities and 1:1 coaching to apply IMM frameworks to their contexts. Run twice/year in March/September for SFIs receiving investment through the SFF.
Impact FrontiersCommon Approach SFI Resources
A collection of guides, tools, and support to help SFIs understand and use the Common Impact Data Standard.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSFF reporting checklist for SFIs
Clear steps, timelines, and resources to help SFIs prepare for year-end 2025 Social Finance Fund reporting.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementCommon Approach & the SFF
Learn about Common Approach’s role in the Social Finance Fund and our journey supporting shared, practical impact data reporting.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSPO Cohort Program: Measuring What Matters
Workshops, peer collaboration sessions, 1:1 coaching to build IMM skills and systems, apply data collection tools and develop implementation plans. Registration on a rolling basis for SPOs receiving investment through the SFF.
LIFT Impact PartnersSFF Reporting Checklist for SPOs
Step-by-step checklist and timeline to implement the Common Impact Data Standard and prepare for year-end 2025 reporting.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSELI Coding System Glossary
Glossary of all terms related to the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System for SFIs and SPOs in the SFF
Government of Canada