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 Overview for SFIs
Overview of themes, criteria and thresholds for the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) and Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Coding System created by the Government of Canada for the SFF
Government of CanadaSELI Technical Guide: SPOs
Guide to assessing and reporting on the themes and criteria of the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System for SPOs receiving investment in the SFF
Government of CanadaSELI Overview for SPOs
Overview of themes, criteria and thresholds for the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) and Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Coding System created by the Government of Canada for the SFF
Government of CanadaUnderstanding Linked Impact Data
Explains how linking data makes impact reporting easier and more consistent, and how the Common Impact Data Standard helps.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSFF Impact Reporting Template
Free Excel template to track and share required SFF impact data—designed for SPOs without dedicated impact systems.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSELI Data Privacy Notice
Privacy notice for collection of personal information under the SFF from the Government of Canada related to the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System
Government of CanadaSelf-Directed SFI Online Resource: IMM Fundamentals
Designed to help SFIs prepare for impact-focused due diligence with fund managers, including wholesalers in the SFF. Resource includes modules, videos, readings curated by IMM experts.
Impact FrontiersSELI Glossary
Glossary of all terms related to the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System for SFIs and SPOs in the SFF
Government of CanadaGet 1:1 Support from Common Approach
Contact the SFF team at Common Approach to access one-on-one support on impact measurement, data reporting, and SFF requirements.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementSELI Technical Guide: SFIs
Guide to assessing and reporting on the themes and criteria of the Social Equity Lens Investing (SELI) Coding System for SFIs receiving investment in the SFF
Government of CanadaCommon Foundations for impact measurement
Five essential practices that form a minimum standard for effective impact measurement—aligned with what most SPOs already do.
Common Approach to Impact MeasurementGetting ready for SFF reporting (SFIs)
Overview of Social Finance Fund data collection expectations for SFIs and how to support SPOs while meeting reporting requirements.
Common Approach to Impact Measurement