Sorenson Impact

I’m featured in Sorenson Impact’s new report “What’s Next in Impact?“ This insightful report delves into the current state of impact investing, examining the challenges and trends that will shape our future. In my contribution, I discuss the importance of moving beyond our differences and focusing on the shared goal of creating a more prosperous and #sustainable future. Sign up here to access it: https://bit.ly/4cbjIkT #impactinvesting #socialinvestment

Training the next generation of impact leaders is a core purpose and north star of the Sorenson Impact Institute, part of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. With expanded opportunities to explore the concept of impact, students from every academic discipline have an opportunity to gain and apply an impact perspective in their chosen field of study. In this interview, the Institute’s Managing Director of Impact Academics, Allison Boxer, Ed.D., MBA, shares her vision for the Institute’s social impact academic program. https://lnkd.in/gpfEmkzi University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business; University of Utah; Impact & Prosperity Epicenter

Announcing the #SOCAP24 agenda! ⭐️ Filled with powerful sessions, actionable workshops, and opportunities to connect, the SOCAP24 agenda is designed to meet attendees’ individual needs and help them drive their mission forward. The agenda maximizes our time together with three full days of content, conversations, and relationship-building. SOCAP24 kicks off first thing on October 28 and wraps up the afternoon of October 30 with a party in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Gardens! While some details are still being finalized, we’re eager to share the agenda so you can plan your SOCAP24 schedule and travel. (👀 Look for additional details, speakers, and updates in the coming weeks!) ➡️ Learn about exciting updates to this year’s agenda, new content highlights, intentional networking opportunities, and more! https://hubs.la/Q02Gfx3s0 ➡️ PS: Register for #SOCAP24 today to save $700 off the full-price ticket! Don’t wait — starting Tuesday, July 16, SOCAP24 tickets jump to $2,299. https://hubs.la/Q02GfjZG0 [Image description: Gif announcing the SOCAP24 agenda release.]

"Individually, we may have more power than we realize to drive the positive change we believe in. Imagine the difference we can make when we combine those efforts." Read more in this note from Trent Van Alfen, Director of Impact Strategy at the Sorenson Impact Institute. 

Reminder: Apply for this funding opportunity by July 12! The Sorenson Impact Foundation seeks to provide funding to organizations around the world that are focused on catalyzing economic empowerment and equity through employee, home, or community ownership opportunities. If your work aligns with these initiatives, apply today! https://lnkd.in/g3C4rnW4

Together, SOCAP and ImpactAlpha convene the full ecosystem of impact and share stories that inspire and move the field forward. For a limited time, bundle and save on full access to this powerful community! 🎉 With this exclusive offer, register for #SOCAP24 and subscribe to ImpactAlpha’s multi-channel digital media platform at a significantly discounted rate. By bundling today, you’ll save $1,150! ➡️ To purchase, choose the “SOCAP24 + ImpactAlpha Bundle” ticket option when registering for SOCAP24. Don’t wait — this offer expires on July 15: https://bit.ly/3XKA7Zs [Image description: Get insider access to the impact community! Bundle and save $1,150 on a SOCAP24 and ImpactAlpha package!]

Our June newsletter shares the latest stories, insights, and opportunities from Sorenson Impact Institute and our community. Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/gERNZuhS What's inside: 💡 A conversation with two Sorenson Impact Institute team members who discuss their plans to protect the Great Salt Lake. 💡 Key insights in impact investing and highlights from the 2024 Sorenson Impact Summit. 💡 The recording from our recent convening on financing women and women of color entrepreneurs. 💡And so much more! Not subscribed? Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gxCqi_xf

What barriers stand between where we are now and where we need to go to achieve the positive change we seek? In our new report — "What's Next in Impact?" —thought leaders and impact practitioners share suggestions on how we can work together to achieve a sustainable, resilient, and thriving future. Read insights from Mark Campanale of Carbon Tracker Initiative and other impact leaders. https://lnkd.in/d52Tm9_E #WhatsNextInImpact #GlobalImpactLeaders

Hello Family: "The Holy Grail of Success." 🏆 Our work with the Hello Family Initiative was spotlighted this week in Forbes Magazine! Their interview with Janis Dubno, MBA of Sorenson Impact highlights the many positive impacts of Pay for Success programs. Janis shares: “I am very proud of the partnership between the Institute of Child Success, Maycomb Capital, and Sorenson in developing the Hello Family PFS project. It has been wildly successful in its goals around improved birth outcomes, increased school readiness, and enhanced childhood health and well-being.” We are thankful for the recognition of the impact of this project, which has had transformational effects on the community of Spartanburg. We are also immensely proud of the hard work of our Hello Family partner organizations, and team members Bryan Boroughs, Mary Garvey and Megan Carolan who have helped make this initiative a reality. Learn more about Hello Family: https://lnkd.in/gS888rmj Learn how ICS can bring Pay for Success to your community: https://lnkd.in/ghDx86Cx #impact #communityimpact #PayforSuccess #birthoutcomes #schoolreadiness #childwellbeing #publichealth City of Spartanburg Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System BirthMatters South Carolina Family Connects International Triple P International Pty Ltd (Positive Parenting Program) Triple P Spartanburg

In April, Hunter Conrad and Cody Clifford, members of Sorenson Impact Institute’s impact investing team, won the 2024 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. Their winning project, the Resilient Waters Fund, is a unique proposal that leverages private and existing public capital to protect the #GreatSaltLake. Learn about the team's inspiration for the project, their plans to make the proposal come to life, and how their experience at the Institute prepared them for this experience. 👏 Congratulations, Hunter and Cody!