Release of the new report "Impact as Scale: Policy Innovation for Institutional Investment with Social and Environmental Benefit". Presentation of the findings followed by a panel discussion. Roundtable conducted by the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in partnership with Pacific Community Ventures.
(Editor's note: This is the first in a series of guest blogs we will have from various experts in the Impact Economy space. All opinions expressed below are solely those of the author.) When asked if it is possible to make as much money in socially responsible investments as in regular investments the quick answer is “Yes.”
Good to see you with us for the second week of our Weekly Impact Roundup! We have scoured the web for some of the best reads this week in the Impact Economy. As always, we hope this Blog will serve as your one-stop shop for analysis, news, and commentary on the Impact Economy. Weekly Impact Roundup
Hello faithful readers! I would like to introduce you to a new segment we are unveiling here at The Impact Blog: our Weekly Impact Roundup!The Weekly Impact Roundup will compile some of the best articles from across the web that deal with the Impact Economy and post them each Friday. So make sure to check back every Friday for your weekly dose of the Impact Economy.
A large convening on the Impact Economy co-hosted by the White House and the Aspen Institute. The participants will work with the White House and the Aspen Institute to articulate policy goals to promote impact investing and social entrepreneurship. Panels will include discussions on the state of impact investing, promoting shared value, breaking down administrative and regulatory barriers, identifying metrics for social ROI, and building impactful financial systems. More information about this...