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Are you an investor, philanthropist, or funder exploring best practices in gender lens investing? Here are some resources we've compiled for you: https://lnkd.in/dvyWijch The Global Impact Investing Network #genderlensinvesting #genderlens #BeTheChange #investinwomen

At ASA, we're keeping a constant finger on the pulse of emerging non-degree models and how #philanthropy and #impactinvesting are paving the way for them. As you may recall, we announced our impact investment strategy back in 2022, in which we've pledged to invest up to $125 million in organizations increasing access to #careerreadiness learning. There are lots of different perspectives on how such investments should be approached. At last year's #ASUGSVSummit, Rilwan M., our VP of Mission Impact Investing, moderated a panel discussion focused on highlighting some of these models, featuring insights from various experts who are doing this important work. As we anticipate more of these discussions in 2024, take a look at some of the ideas and models these folks provided. Which ones stand out to you as the most promising? https://bit.ly/3u5Lj6C

Join the Sorenson Impact and Blue Haven Initiative for a virtual convening from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on October 9 to explore the critical intersection of impact investing and policy interventions, revealing how investors can leverage policy to enhance their impact and returns. Learn more and register (free!) here: https://bit.ly/401HigW Attendees will: 💡 Gain insights into how policy landscapes shape impact investing opportunities and outcomes 💡 Learn strategies for identifying and leveraging policy-related interventions to enhance investment returns and social impact 💡 Explore case studies of successful policy-enhanced impact investments This conversation will feature host Lindsay Zizumbo (Sorenson Impact Foundation), moderator Liesel Pritzker Simmons (Blue Haven Initiative), and panelists Louis Caditz-Peck (Responsible Business Lending Coalition), Ryan Werder (Energy Action Fund), and Jacob Haar (Community Investment Management). [Image description: Graphic for the virtual convening "Policy-Enhanced Impact Investing: Amplifying Returns Through Policy Awareness & Intervention."]

We launched in 2012 with a mission to increase the amount of capital flowing to organisations addressing critical social issues for the most vulnerable. Our latest report uncovers ten fundamental lessons from growing the social impact investing market alongside partners ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3vZ8Yq3 #socialimpact #systemschange #impactinvesting

Looking forward to exchange with the impact investing community at the #ImpactSummitEurope2024! On March 27th, I will have the honor to contribute to the discussion on the Asset managers’ role to bridge financial flows and innovative solutions on the ground when it comes to impact investing. I will give my view on the current state of sustainable finance, on what is needed for impact investing to become the next era of responsible investing, and I will try to deep dive on areas of focus for Amundi: our approach to tackle the #biodiversity challenges and raise awareness across agri-agro value chains. ▶️ More details and the full menu there: https://lnkd.in/ebvdiAku

NEW: Foundations have a rich history of prioritizing impact in their resource allocation decisions for grant-making. With the rise of #impactinvesting among foundations, it's crucial for practitioners to grasp and compare the impact management approaches for grants (focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning) versus investments (think impact measurement and management) in order to assess whether their interventions are achieving desired objectives. Our recent publication, created in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, shines a spotlight on the Foundation’s Zero Gap Fund, an impact investing collaborative with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Their Zero Gap Fund: State of the Portfolio annual report was assessed by BlueMark in 2021. This piece offers insight into impact measurement and management practices used by impact investors. It also discusses broader trends within the impact investment community, emphasizes the significance of independent verification and benchmarking, and highlights opportunities for mutual learning between impact measurement and management professionals and monitoring, evaluation, and learning experts. Read the full article below. #impactinvesting #foundations #sustainablefinance

There’s still time for funders to join our Environmental Impact Investing Group (EIIG) – a free programme to help funders learn about environmental impact investing and how to get started. There’s plenty more live sessions to engage with and you’ll be able to easily catch up on previous sessions. Highlights in the coming months include our second and third Market Information Days, where you can learn from live investment opportunities. 🤔 Not sure if the EIIG’s for you? We know impact investing can still seem a little abstract or daunting to many and that’s why we turned to Shishir Malhotra, the Impact Investment Director at Treebeard Trust to help bring impact investing to life in our latest blog. Read now: https://lnkd.in/ekTm3_dr 🤝 Want to join? Membership is open to trusts, foundations and individuals with investable assets as well as EFN members. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/e293Te2d #impact #impactinvesting #trusts #foundations #philanthropy

New research from Impact Investing Institute outlines a 7-step roadmap for family offices looking to combine investing their wealth with delivering positive change in the world: 🎯 Advocate internally for impact investing 💡 Create an impact framework and theory of change 📜 Develop an investment policy statement 📈 Start allocating capital for impact 🤝 Work with external advisers and managers 🌱 Measure and manage impact 👥 Find community and collaboration Hear from Lauren Ferstandig, Managing Director at NatureVest, The Nature Conservancy, as she shares more tips to consider when investing for impact. To know more, visit our blog exploring impact investing and what it can offer to family offices. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Suc2BR #InvestForImpact #FamilyOffice

Investing for Generations: Why Patient Capital Matters in Impact Investing! Impact investing goes beyond short-term gains. Patient capital provides crucial long-term funding for projects tackling critical issues like poverty & climate change. Bottom Billion Corporation leverages patient capital to build a more sustainable & equitable future. #ImpactInvesting #PatientCapital #LongTermImpact #SustainableFinance

How can impact investment better support and include racialised communities? Kim Smouter, executive director at the European Network Against Racism Aisbl (ENAR) and ENAR Foundation - European Network Against Racism Foundation, says impact investors need to “understand the day to day realities that racialised communities face”, during Impact Europe’s annual Business of Impact Gathering. #socent #impact #business