Service in Action: Catherine Donnelly Foundation’s Bold Journey in Values-Aligned Investing

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation is proving that capital can be a catalyst for systemic change, partnering with Deetken Impact’s Ilu Women’s Empowerment Fund to drive impact in underserved communities worldwide. By prioritising long-term resilience over short-term gains, Canadian CDF shows how values-aligned investing and trust-based philanthropy can foster dignity, equity, and transformation, offering a powerful example for other mission-led and philanthropic investors.