Your Local Connection to a National Movement



Impact Circles are gatherings that bring Greater Purpose members together in cities across Canada—facilitated conversations where you can build relationships, share insights, and stay connected to the community year-round.


Free for Greater Purpose members. Non-members welcome for a ticket fee.


Upcoming Impact Circles

Find your city. Join the conversation.



Impact Circle - Toronto


March 26, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Speakers:  Dani Law, Director, DEI and Social Impact, BDC &

Nathan Froelich, GM and Global Head of YourCause from Blackbaud


Topic:  Technology for Good



Location:  BDC, 81 Bay Street,  Suite 3700



Guest Price:  $24.00+HST

Member Price:  Free


Impact Circle - Calgary


April 1, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm



Speaker:   George Damian, Principal, Press PLAY



Topic:  From Intention to Impact: Designing Change That Lasts



Location:
  Telus Sky, 685 Centre St. South, 60th Floor



Guest Price:  $27.00+GST

Member Price:  Free

Don't see your city? 

Contact us to sponsor or bring an Impact Circle to your region.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Greater Purpose members attend all Impact Circles free—nationwide.

As a member, you:

  • Attend any Impact Circle in any city, as often as you like
  • Get priority registration (circles regularly sell out)
  • Bring team members (capacity determined by membership tier)
  • Access exclusive member-only gatherings throughout the year
  • Build your national network while connecting locally

Not a member yet? Attend as a guest to experience the community, then join for year-round access.

Recent Impact Themes

Our circles explore the real challenges purpose leaders face:


Building the business case for purpose initiatives | Navigating leadership transitions in purpose work  | Cross-sector partnerships: What actually works? | Purpose and profit: Addressing the tensions  | Measuring impact authentically | Building internal champions and stakeholder buy-in | Social purchasing partnerships



Each Impact Circle is designed to foster meaningful connection and learning through conversation and shared experience.


Where We Gather

We’re expanding to new regions regularly. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when an Impact Circle launches in your city.

Cities Include:

Toronto, ON

Vancouver, BC

Calgary, AB

Montreal, QC

Attend as a Guest

Not a member yet? Join us as a guest.

Not sure if Greater Purpose is the right fit for your organization? Attend an Impact Circle as a paid guest first. It's an opportunity to:


  • Meet the community before committing to membership
  • Experience ourcommunity and culture firsthand
  • Build relationships with purpose-driven peers in your region


Many of our members discovered Greater Purpose through Impact Circles. Come see what makes this community different.




Join the Community

Ready for year-round access to Canada's purpose-led

business network?

Greater Purpose membership includes free attendance at all Impact Circles nationwide—plus conferences, awards, national community, and more. Impact Circles regularly sell out. Members get priority registration. Wherever you are on the path to purpose, there's a place for you here.

Discover Impact Circles

near you

All GP Impact Circles are free for Greater Purpose members

Toronto, ON

Toronto Impact Circle - Holiday Event

Date:   Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time:   5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:   McMillan Vantage Offices
Cost:   $27+ HST (for non-members)
Topic:  Year in Review
Speaker(s):   Various

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Greater Purpose Launch



Date:   Wednesday, November 19,  2025
Time:   5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:   BDC Square
Cost:   $36 + HST (for non-members)
Topic:   Celebrating the Launch of Greater Purpose
Speaker(s):   Various



Vancouver, BC

Greater Purpose Conference West 

 


Date:    May 11-12, 2026
Time:  Two-day event
Location:  Westin Bayshore


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