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Subsidy and Synergy: How Philanthropy Can Complement Impact Investing More Effectively

James Militzer

The original goal of impact investing was to build out the spectrum between philanthropy and commercial investment. Wealth is given away on one end of the spectrum and invested in profit-maximizing assets on the other. In that way, philanthropy and impact investing can complement each other.

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The brilliant case for impact investing in America’s HBCUs

Impact Alpha

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a partnership between ImpactAlpha and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) to present new ideas and perspectives in. The post The brilliant case for impact investing in America’s HBCUs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Addressing the broken child care system with impact investments

Impact Alpha

This article is part of a partnership between ImpactAlpha and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) to present new ideas and perspectives in impact investing. The post Addressing the broken child care system with impact investments appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Five ways that sustainable finance can deliver the future that Canadians want

Corporate Knights

Additionally, tax incentives for qualified impact investments can increase supply and lower capital costs. The use of the federal balance sheet to de-risk larger impact-bond issuances is an urgent need and obvious opportunity for growth. Introducing legislation like the U.S.’s

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GreenMoney's 250th Issue - Past, Present & Future

3BL Media

Then to mark this pivotal moment, we’re leading with BSR’s revealing retrospective “ Beyond 2025: Setting Credible Sustainability Goals for Long-term Impact”.

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How Sustainable Finance and Impact Investment Professionals Can Walk the Walk, Not Just Talk the Talk During Hiring Processes

3BL Media

Inthallo suggested innovative new approaches to the search and selection process which gave Acre freedom to be experimental when selecting and interviewing, as well as the timing of candidate presentations. 2021 EDI Survey for Sustainable Finance & Impact Investment Professionals. Application Accessibility. 1] [link]. [2]

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The Difference Between ESG and SRI, and How They Impact Investing

3BL Media

Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. Environmentalists may choose to invest in companies that produce durable products from natural materials. Terms like sustainable investing, impact investing, and ethical investing were used to describe this activity.