Future of Impact Investing

February 3, 2021

6pm-7:30pm EDT

Online

What is impact investing and why is there so much buzz around it?

Does impact investing actually create a positive impact? Aside from financial returns, what are the ways that investors can make a difference in the world through finances, business ventures, and projects?

Join us to learn about the different types of impact investing (e.g., blended and patient capital, strategic business integration, new market entry, or corporate and nonprofit philanthropy). With experts in the field, we’ll explore how investment markets can provide capital to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

During this discussion we will cover:

• How you define impact investing and the parameters on what investments will make a positive impact

• What types of impact investing are available to organizations and individuals

• Ways that people are innovating in the field of impact investing

• What are the standards and measurements use to ensure an investment is making the greatest impact

• How investors best measure environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards

• How impact investing relates to movements for greater equality and equity in our economic systems

This conversation will also focus on the important questions from advocates for social and racial justice about impact investing. Join this conversation to hear about the best practices for more inclusive and transformational investing, and if there are opportunities to redesign our economic investing systems to be anti-racist.

All Be Social Change panels include a short networking opportunity at the beginning of the event in order to strengthen the inspiration, connections, and collaborations among people who are leading change.