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The Needs of Impact Enterprises

May 13th, 2013

Last year, the Rockefeller Foundation commissioned SJF Institute and the CASE i3: Initiative on Impact Investing as part of “a global research consortium aiming to understand the needs of impact enterprises around the globe”.

One of the foundation’s questions was, if impact investors are the supply side, providing capital, what are the evolving needs of the demand side, those receiving it? What activities could foundations, governments and other institutions take to be sure the impact entrepreneurs, these tireless small companies working to create lasting improvements on communities, both domestically and globally, succeed to their greatest potential?

Among individuals who worked on the report are Cathy Clark, CASE at Duke University & Investors’ Circle Board of Directors and Bonny Moellenbrock, Investors’ Circle & SJF Institute.

Find out more about the release and download the Executive Summary to learn about the topic.

Northern California Community Loan Fund Celebrates 25 Years

March 25th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Watch their inspiring 25th Anniversary video here

NCCLF has become an important regional lender and technical assistance provider, supplying loan capital and financial training to organizations that develop affordable housing, community facilities, job-training programs, and vital human services throughout Northern California. Offering:

  • Affordable, high-impact loans to nonprofits unable to obtain conventional financing;
  • Financial technical assistance to build the capacity of community organizations;
  • Grants and technical assistance to nonprofits seeking permanent facilities;
  • Enable socially concerned investors to channel their capital to sound community projects; and
  • Public education to build public awareness of community investment opportunities.

Join ‘Talk Purpose’ Google+ Hangout, March 7th

February 20th, 2013

What: ‘Talk Purpose’ Google+ Hangout
Where: URL coming soon
When: March 7th, 1pm EST
Who: Featured guests for this conversation include: David Green, Kate Mitchi Ettinger, Kevin Jones, Matthew Abrams, Ashley Cooper.

Some of the questions we’ll be exploring…

  • What are the different ways to generate startup capital for social entrepreneurs?
  • How do we maximize value distribution in a way that’s profitable?
  • How do we use price as a weapon to change the competitive landscape?
  • How can David compete within a field of Goliaths?
  • What is Empathic Capitalism?

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How Do We Build the New, Democratic Economy We Need?

October 14th, 2012

Gar Alperovitz, Co-Founder, The Democracy Collaborative

How do we align natural systems, human organizations, and economic design in order to create a resilient and equitable economy and society? One key is democratizing ownership at sophisticated levels, which could be the next major advance in social investing.

Embracing the Full Investment Continuum – Part II in Omidyar Network’s Case for a Sector-Based Approach to Impact Investing

September 26th, 2012

How do we kick start sector development? What are the building blocks of a sector-based approach to impact investing? Omidyar Network examines the roles, risks and returns of early-stage innovators, market scalers and infrastructure organizations that contribute to accelerating an industry sector.

Read more on the Stanford Social Innovation Review website.

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