Invest with Values

The Investor's Gateway to Positive Change

The Investor's Gateway to Positive Change

We Invest with Values for Positive Change.
We strengthen our community with Local Banking.
I support economic opportunity for all
with Community Investing.
I support public companies that care
about people and the planet
with Sustainable and Responsible Investing.
We empower entrepreneurs who create
a better world with Impact Investing.
Invest with Values is the trusted resource for investors learning to align their money and values in ways that generate financial return along with positive social and environmental change.
 
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Ann Field "One-stop site paints a clearer picture for impact investors." -Anne Field, Forbes.com Katherine Collins "Dream come true! All your impact investing tools in one handy place. " -Katherine Collins, Honeybee Capital, author of The Nature of Investing Scott Budde "The only site that organizes the world of investing with values in a way -Scott Budde, former Managing Director, TIAA-CREF that is helpful to newcomers and professionals alike!" Mark Finser "An invaluable resource for anyone navigating the complex space of -Mark Finser, Chairman - New Resource Bank, Chairman - RSF Social Finance impact investing and social finance." Clemens Pietzner "The 'go to' site where values and impact investing intersect, offering -Clemens Pietzner, Founder & President, Triskeles Foundation a comprehensive, easy to use guide and compendium of the resources." Bernard Murphy "This vast array of SRI initiatives in one place is -Bernard C. Murphy, CFP®, Dovetail Financial Planning a very helpful tool for Financial Planners and Advisers." Rose Feerick "A wonderful resource for those who want our investments -Rose Feerick, Co-Director, Wisdom & Money to help create a world in which all can thrive." Amy Cortese "A great resource to keep track of the evolving -Amy Cortese, Author, Locavesting social impact investing field." Glen Macdonald "Invest with Values is a great service to the 'impact field' -Glen Macdonald, Chairman, Wealth & Giving Forum and a gateway to a better world!" Jonny Price "Invest with Values is pioneering the connection of -Jonny Price, Senior Director, Kiva Zip social entrepreneurs with ethically committed capital." Fran Teplitz "A valuable tool for learning about the ever-growing -Fran Teplitz, Executive Co-Director, Social Investing, Green America array of social and impact investing resources.”

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What’s it About?

It's all connected

There are a growing number of terms to describe investment opportunities and investors that seek more than just financial return. They are all deeply connected by core values and intentions for positive change.
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While the terms have distinctions (especially depending on who you ask), they exist to hold investing and investors to a higher standard to create a better world for all.

Why Invest With Values?

Make investments according to what’s important to you.
Earn a return and make a difference.
Support people and companies who share your values.
Invest in positive change, for people and the planet.
Be the best person you can be through your investing.

Ways to Align Your Money and Values

Local Banking
Invest where you live and strengthen your community. Dollar for dollar, community banks build stronger local economies and communities. Our dollars stay more local and create an economic multiplier effect, where it recirculates and benefits many people.
Local banking
Community Investing
Economic opportunity for all. There are ways to invest and lend money to organizations that provided needed financing to individuals and businesses not served by banks. Many of these organizations offer business and financial education to their borrowers, which increases everyone’s chance for success.
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Sustainable & Responsible Investing
Green your portfolio – Support public companies that care about people and the planet. Larger publicly traded companies are realizing that sustainability goes beyond the short term bottom line financials. Their longer term viability requires value be placed on social along with environmental components of business.
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Impact Investing
Empower entrepreneurs who create a better world. Purpose driven companies & social entrepreneurs. A growing number of tools, channels, and groups to help facilitate investing in private companies looking to create social and environmental returns, along with the financial benefits.
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