New Summit Investments is one of the first and leading private market impact fund-of-funds. New Summit has a compelling track record guiding their research and investment strategy. Turnkey Impact Investing New Summit distinctively makes it easier for investors to extend their impact to private markets. Their fund-of-funds investment approach provides turnkey solutions for investors looking […]
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Kachuwa Impact Fund
Kachuwa Impact Fund is a unique impact investment, appealing to both newer and seasoned investors. From the ground up, impact is the essence of organization, mission and fund. Built for Impact Kachuwa Impact Fund (pronounced KAW-choo-wuh) is an investment cooperative and public benefit corporation. Kachuwa’s primary business activity is owning and operating “impact real estate,” […]
Introduction to Regenerative Economics
The Capital Institute is offering a second edition of its online course, “Introduction to Regenerative Economics.” The aim of this course is to provide a living systems approach to redesigning our economy so that long-term prosperity, human dignity, social equity, and planetary wellness can be viably sustained throughout the world. This 8-week course beginning on […]
Towards Aware and Values-Centered Investing Course
Money Quotient University is pleased to offer “Towards Aware and Values-Centered Investing” to a new group of students. This ten-week, five-session course is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 10, 2020. Purpose To help financial planners gain an understanding of investment options and tools that are available to help clients truly align their financial and life […]
Powering Purposeful Growth: Discover Meaning in Work & Life
Do you ever wonder how you can support the growing consensus that business is a force for good? Inspiring Capital is on a mission to re-inspire the American workforce. Based on 10,000+ hours of experience with 200+ diverse professionals, they’ve created their first eLearning course: Powering Purposeful Growth: Discover Meaning in Work & Life Invest […]
For financial planners – Towards Aware and Values-Centered Investing
A Money Quotient University Course To help financial planners gain an understanding of investment options and tools that are available to help clients truly align their financial and life plans with their values. Instructor Marco Vangelisti is a 100% impact investor with a longstanding commitment to direct local investing. He is a founding member of […]
LIIF Announces $100 Million Sustainability Bond Issuance
10x Oversubscription Indicates High Demand for Impact Investing The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is excited to announce its first public debt offering with a $100 million Sustainability Bond issuance. This successful transaction, which was ten times oversubscribed, demonstrates confidence in LIIF’s financial strength, high impact and excellent team. The issuance enables LIIF to grow […]
ComCap19 – Community Capital Conference
ComCap19, presented by the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), offers a unique educational and networking opportunity for all those working toward equitable, resilient, and engaged communities. Join community leaders, ecosystem builders, entrepreneurs, investors, citizens, and practitioners from across the country to share community capital models, mechanisms, and best practices to grow their local economies […]
Scaling Impact Investment in Forestry – GIIN report
Scaling Impact Investment in Forestry is the latest report released by GIIN. It assesses asset owners’ motivations for and needs when investing in sustainable and impact forestry, a sector which offers both the commercial viability and the scale necessary to stem the effects of climate change. The report also describes the key features, revenue sources, […]
New Guide from MMI and TIIP Helps Financial Advisors Integrate Sustainable Investment into Their Practices
New Guide from MMI and TIIP Helps Financial Advisors Integrate Sustainable Investment into Their Practices “Fundamentals of Sustainable Investment: A guide for financial advisors” advances the conversation about sustainable investing and offers practical information and guidance for practice management NEW YORK, NY, APRIL 2, 2019 – Amid growing investor interest in integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors […]
Why Happiness? Why Invest? – The International Day of Happiness
Should Happiness be part of the investing process? With today being the International Day of Happiness as declared by the United Nations, it is the perfect day to ask big questions and reflect. There is a lot of talk about the Sustainable Development Goals being part of the investing process, the goals seem to focus on […]
Foodshed Investors Launches Nationwide Expanded Services Will Support Sustainable Local Food Systems
Austin, Texas: Foodshed Investors (FI), an angel investor network and business consulting firm dedicated to increasing the supply of good, local food, is rolling out its services nationwide. This expansion will include growing their Accredited Investor Network, to provide a wider group of funders with access to a proprietary pipeline of sustainable food and agriculture […]
Economist’s Invest For Impact event on February 12th NYC
Investing for the Long Haul If some still view investing for impact as a vanity project, others are determined to make it a central part of the investment world. They see the possibility and practicality of ingraining intention and expertise on doing well by doing good into various lines of businesses. The third annual Investing for […]
The Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies 2019
Business can be a force for good and here’s the proof: 100 companies that are growing by doing good. The Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies, in collaboration with Big Path Capital and B Lab, is the first ranking of positive impact companies. The Awards rank the top companies applying capitalism for greater profit and […]
Climate Innovation Summit
EIT Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is the EU’s largest public-private partnership addressing climate change through innovation. Our community consists of over 300 leading partners from business, academia, the public sector and NGOs. Our purpose is to help create a prosperous, inclusive, climate resilient society founded on a circular, zero-carbon economy. Focused on levers of […]
2018 Green Transition Scoreboard
“WORLDWIDE EVIDENCE FOODS FROM SALTWATER AGRICULTURE ARE BETTER FOR HUMANS AND CLIMATE” Ethical Markets’ 2018 Green Transition Scoreboard® finds $9.3 trillion of private investments in green sectors worldwide, cumulatively since 2007. This 2018 report: “CAPTURING CO2 WHILE IMPROVING HUMAN NUTRITION & HEALTH” also focuses on how productive capture of CO2 is making useful products and how expanding […]
The frontier of impact investing 2018 – toniic
Investors Accelerate Toward 100% Impact New report from Toniic provides evidence that investors are going farther, faster and deeper into impact, while meeting their targeted financial and impact returns SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, May 24, 2018—100% impact portfolios are getting easier to build, the pioneers behind them are accelerating their shift to deeper impact, and investors […]
Slow Living Summit 2018 – Future of Farm & Food Entrepreneurship
How can you create and grow a resilient food business that affects your community in a positive way, while supporting your family? The Future of Farm & Food Entrepreneurship Summit 2018 focuses on growing conscious food and agriculture businesses, giving current and aspiring entrepreneurs the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to evolve businesses, create positive […]
TBLI Conference Nordic-November 8-9, Nasdaq, Stockholm Sweden
TBLI CONFERENCE is the longest running (nearly 20 years) and largest annual global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Investment. What to expect? TBLi is the worlds leading authority on ESG and Impact Investing and has been curating content for TBLi Conference, for over 20 years.With a track record […]
Align Your Investments with Your Values – Webinar Series
Empower Yourself Global finance is an opaque landscape for individual investors. All too often, our investments can end up tied to socially and environmentally harmful industries, without our knowledge. How can we empower ourselves to act in this sphere, and direct our money toward profitable, progressive businesses? Learn how to Align Your Investments with Your […]
ReGen18 – Move beyond sustainability to regenerative solutions
Join us at ReGen18 Where: Impact Hub San Francisco When: May 1 – 4, 2018 How can we build regenerative systems that work for all people and the planet? Join in this vital conversation at ReGen18, May 1 – 4 at Impact Hub San Francisco. Focusing on regenerative agriculture, urbanism, networks, and innovative finance – […]
Triskeles Foundation Launches First Ever “Philanthro-raffle
WantToBeAPhilanthropist.org creates new opportunity for those interested in making a positive impact EXTON, Pa. (March 20, 2018) – No matter where investors are in their charitable giving journey, there’s a new opportunity for those interested in making a positive impact. Triskeles Foundation, a national provider of donor advised and nonprofit funds focused on values-aligned impact […]
Skytop Strategies – ESG4 program on April 5th, 2018, in New York
Implementing ESG standards and practices ESG4 addresses the growing focus on the implementation of ESG standards and best practices driven by increasing scrutiny of the public markets, their analysts, and institutional investors; and growing emphasis on transparency and accountability in today’s global markets. As a result, capital markets now engage regularly in discussions on how […]
17th Annual Wall Street Green Summit
The 17th Annual Wall Street Green Summit (www.wsgts.com)is the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance event in the industry. The Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. The emergence of the “Impact Economy” is where main street investors team up with corporations, entrepreneurs and government […]
Economist Event – Investing for Impact
Save the date to join Economist editors and 200 financiers, institutional investors, policymakers, academics, impact investors and philanthropists at the second iteration of Investing for Impact: Risk, return and the future of the world. Thursday, February 15th, 2018, New York City. The discussion at this year’s conference will cover the ways in which the world […]
Keynote Speeches by Lord Provost of Edinburgh & Scottish Cabinet Minister headline Day 1 of 2nd Global Ethical Finance Forum
Under the patronage of the Scottish Government and supported by the UK Government, the 2nd edition of GEFF witnessed over 300 industry leaders converge with the aim of mainstreaming ethical finance. Edinburgh, Scotland – 13 September 2017: This morning, a packed audience of over 300 key ethical finance leaders gathered from various markets comprising the […]
SOCAP17 Conference Preview
SOCAP17 is right around the corner, and the SOCAP team is hard at work developing outstanding programming and events for the 10th anniversary year. Here’s a look at some of the latest updates from SOCAP with a preview of some of the community-driven conversations that will be taking place at SOCAP17. We hope you will […]
Your Money and Your Life Workshop
The Money Barrier So often we get into an either/or with money. I can have money or I can do work that reflects my values. I can have fun or I can have money. Look into your life and notice where you may be riding with the brakes on. We have the brakes on when […]
Merging Profit and Purpose key focus at Global Ethical Finance Forum
-Under the patronage of the Scottish Government, the 2nd edition of GEFF will spearhead a series of discussions in Edinburgh this September focusing on mainstreaming ethical finance. Edinburgh, Scotland – 08 June 2017: Middle East Global Advisors, a leading financial intelligence platform spearheading the agenda of sustainable and inclusive finance, will convene the second edition […]
Meet LOCUS Impact Investing – New Invest With Values’ Sponsor
Great work by our newest sponsor – Locus Impact Investing LOCUS Impact Investing Launched In May To Empower Foundations To Do More To Build Prosperous, Vibrant Communities New consulting, financial advisory and services organization offers comprehensive solutions to help foundations unlock new sources of capital, generating more impact in local economies ICHMOND, Va., — Leading […]
TBLI turns 20
20th Anniversary TBLI CONFERENCE. As we approach the 20th anniversary of TBLI I want to take a moment to look back on the journey that brought us here today and I want to thank you all for coming along with us. TBLI(Triple Bottom Line Investing) CONFERENCE started as a capacity building effort to change the […]
Regenerative Future Summit
Regenerative Future Summit: New Economy World Leaders Gather in Boulder, Colorado 15 – 17 May 2017 Natural Capitalism Solutions and Alliance for Sustainable Colorado announce the Regenerative Future Summit. Held 15-17 May at the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Complex on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder, it will feature leaders who have created the […]
Hey New Yorkers – Move Your Money and Invest Locally
Your money and investments can make the world a better place. A special workshop offers an evening of inspiring & interactive discussion, meet new friends, hear about local investments and leave with actionable ideas for making your money matter. There are numerous ways you can be an impact investor and invest locally in your community. You […]
Your Money and Investments Matter – Workshop
Workshop March 28th NYC All Investors Have the Power – now more than ever Climate change. Inequality. Global finance. Politics. It’s enough to make anyone feel pessimistic. But as investors, we have the power to direct our money towards businesses and initiatives that are doing good in our communities and the world. Aligning Your Investments With […]
International Day of Happiness – March 20th
What is the International Day of Happiness? It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated that the world “needs a […]
World Happiness Summit
Inaugural World Happiness Summit Convenes Global Wellbeing Thinkers, Mindfulness Experts and Health Advocates. The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) The summit agenda features more than 25 of the world’s leading experts on the different aspects that compose happiness and wellbeing. The unique three-day summit to be held in Miami, March 17-19, 2017, provides a perfect set […]
Top Impact Investor Communities
Presenting the Top Impact Investor Communities These Top Impact Investor Communities are where individuals and organizations can go to build relationships, learn about impact, explore shared values and collaborate on investing. Most of these communities host in person gatherings along with online resources, events and tools. Check out these amazing communities. GIIN – Global Impact Investing […]
The Role of SMEs in Global Economic Development
The Reality on the Ground – Free Talks Hear from leading practitioners in the field about the opportunities and challenges for SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) investment in the US and Internationally. SMEs, often described as too large for microfinance but too small for corporate banking, represent an important economic sector in any country. SMEs […]
Webinar: Gender Lens Investing
Webinar 2/17: Gender Lens Investing by Intentional Endowments Network The Business Case, Opportunities, and Action The business case for investing in women has never been stronger. Research shows that companies where women are better represented in leadership simply perform better. And the financial power of women continues to grow. Yet, staggering gender inequality persists in […]
Where do Impact Investors go to find community?
What are the top Impact Investor Communities? Share where individuals can go to build relationships, learn about impact, explore shared values and collaborate on investing. Help us create a resource list of top investor communities for Impact Investing. What do you like? What do you think? Participate – Vote on the form below for a listed resource or add […]
Join The Economist – Impact Investing Conference
A new Impact Investing conference by The Economist Risk, return and impact: a new role for capital markets in building a better world Join editors of The Economist and more than 200 leading financiers, institutional investors, policymakers, academics, impact investors and philanthropies to analyse the main opportunities and obstacles to the mainstreaming of impact investment. Pledged to […]
Muni Bonds and Social Justice Webinar
Muni Bonds and Social Justice Part II: What can we do? How can we know factually which muni bond issuers are actually creating a net benefit for society and the environment — and which might be subpar from an impact allocation perspective? And can even everyday investors help rebuild their communities via muni investing? And […]
Top Impact Investing Podcasts
Presenting the Top Impact Investing Podcasts Listening to podcasts are a great way to learn and stay up to date about Impact Investing. These Top Impact Investing Podcasts have engaging hosts with guest thought leaders and practitioners to learn from. Each cover great examples of investments, funds, where Impact Investing is headed and more. Check out […]
Top Resources to help you – a new article series
New Article Series “Top Resources” by Invest With Values Invest With Values is launching a new article series Top Resources. The series shares lists of leading resources based on public input. Each list focuses on a specific category (media, organizations, events) across the topics of Local Banking, Community Investing, Sustainable & Responsible Investing, and Impact Investing. What […]
B Corps are changing the way we do business and our world
B Corps are changing the way we do business. Do you know the saying “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”? Well, a growing number of businesses (B Corps) are doing just that. Business as a force for good Businesses have a tremendous impact on our lives, as owners, employees, […]
The Impact of Sustainable and Responsible Investment 2016 report by USSIF
USSIF’s latest report “The Impact of Sustainable and Responsible Investment (2016)“ highlights how sustainable, responsible and impact investors have engaged the investment industry, companies, individuals, communities and governments–either individually or collectively–to address environmental, social and governance challenges and to reform the way business is conducted. It presents examples of how these investors have made a difference […]
Toniic “Venture Philanthropists and Impact Investors” Report Release
Sharing collaboration successes and challenges Toniic Releases Venture Philanthropists & Impact Investors Report. As impact investing matures as a movement, more investment models are being deployed, especially in sectors and regions where various forms of capital are needed to support solutions to some of the world’s chronic social and environmental issues. In this report, we […]
TBLI CONFERENCE NORDIC 2016
Invest With Values is a network partner of TBLI CONFERENCE NORDIC 2016. The TBLI CONFERENCE Series-TBLI CONFERENCE is the longest running (nearly 20 years) and largest annual global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Investment. What to expect? TBLI is a highly respected convener of responsible investment practitioners and thought […]
SRI Conference Fossil Fuels Divestment Survey Results
The SRI Conference Fossil Fuel Divestment Survey results are now online! Advisors were asked a variety of questions about investing in the fossil fuel industry. 78% of advisors surveyed believe that there are growing risks associated with Fossil Fuel investments, and 68% fear they are in danger of becoming stranded assets. Click here to view […]
IFC: How Blended Finance Helped Turn $385 Million Into More Than $4 Billion (3 of 3)
In a recent blog post, my colleague Neil Gregory has shared his thoughts on the practice of combining public and private-sector funds to financing projects with high development impact. As Neil mentioned, there are many shapes and forms in which public funds can be combined to private finance to leverage public aid dollars and crowd in […]