Ben Thornley

Impact investors are figuring out how to integrate impact throughout their investment process in ways that are efficient, effective, and authentic.

The creation of “impact classes” as a classification system has the potential to address a number of stubborn barriers in impact investing.

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The Impact Investor offers precise practices and suggestions for impactful investing from various experiences.

Two new case studies reveal practical lessons about successful philanthropic impact investing.

It is time to clarify precisely what we mean by investing with the intent to create social and environmental impacts, and measuring our progress.

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