Socially responsible investing that produces both financial and social returns (more)
In the coming years, the Heron Foundation will emphasize “connective investing” in US communities, providing financial and other forms of capital. It will continue to seek allies and build connections with those who have muscle and capital market reach.
Three trends that will drive scale and take impact investing to the next level.
Impact investing strategies often focus on returns, but one family foundation’s sights are set on building human capacity, collaboration, and diversity in the field.
The effective altruism movement could be more effective if it encouraged adoption of its principles within causes and geographies, not just across them.
President Obama experimented with radically new ways of maximizing the impact of social programs.
To bring more resources to bear on the challenges facing children and families, funders can step outside their traditional grantmaking role to invest in innovative and mission-focused efforts.
Most foundations have endowments with invested assets—but many don’t see themselves as institutional investors. As a result, they are leaving behind some of their influence.
What makes for an effective impact investing strategy? Michael McCreless of Root Capital, Matt Bannick of Omidyar Network, and Stanford's Paul Brest expand on their articles in SSIR.
Foundations have an important role to play in impact investing—in building platforms and products that efficiently mobilize capital, mitigate risk, and improve liquidity.
The changing US political playground requires that foundations both focus on what works and actively explore what might work in uncertain times ahead.
