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Impact investing, which seeks to generate a solid market return by investing in companies that have a positive social and environmental impact on society, is at the center of a trend toward more principled investing.
It is no longer sufficient for advisors to understand investments that simply avoid social damage. For many clients the starting point is assistance in defining a socially responsible investment approach, to they want to invest in a way that creates a positive impact but don't mind how that goal is achieved; or, have specific ideas about how they want to achieve that goal?
While some advisers may need to develop their knowledge of impact investing, many will need to familiarise themselves with the range of products and funds available so they can identify and clearly articulate to clients the differences between these products.
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M3F Music Festival Funds Art Programs, Other Nonprofits in Arizona 
For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock. But...more
For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock. But...more
Uapb Chancellor'S Scholarship Gala Celebrates Philanthropy and Elegance
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is honoring five people for their "extensive community involvement, philanthropic endeavors, and exemplary service to the community," per a release. The...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is honoring five people for their "extensive community involvement, philanthropic endeavors, and exemplary service to the community," per a release. The...more
Uniting Through Volunteerism: National Volunteer Month Q&Amp;A with Besa 
"I was working in corporate America for one of the world's largest retail companies, and it was challenging and wonderful in many ways. But I was finding my truest fulfillment on Saturday...more
"I was working in corporate America for one of the world's largest retail companies, and it was challenging and wonderful in many ways. But I was finding my truest fulfillment on Saturday...more
Firstbank Charitable Foundation'S Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit 
If you're looking for a way to give back to your community, FirstBank has just the thing for you. The bank's Charitable Foundation is holding its first-ever Better Giving for Greater Impact...more
If you're looking for a way to give back to your community, FirstBank has just the thing for you. The bank's Charitable Foundation is holding its first-ever Better Giving for Greater Impact...more
Greenmoney: Investing in the Future of Water and Sanitation 
Matt Damon and Gary White are putting their money where their mouth is. The two are co-founder and CEO of WaterEquity, a nonprofit that aims to improve access to safe water and sanitation around...more
Matt Damon and Gary White are putting their money where their mouth is. The two are co-founder and CEO of WaterEquity, a nonprofit that aims to improve access to safe water and sanitation around...more
Repsol: Environmentalists Denounce It for Greenwashing
Repsol, Spain's largest oil and gas company, is under fire from environmental groups for "greenwashing" its fuelsmeaning using palm oil instead of natural gasand is now facing a lawsuit from another...more
Repsol, Spain's largest oil and gas company, is under fire from environmental groups for "greenwashing" its fuelsmeaning using palm oil instead of natural gasand is now facing a lawsuit from another...more
Topeka Community Foundation to Hold Groundbreaking for 25 Affordable Housing Units in ...
Foundation: Topeka Community Foundation
"God's people deserve a peaceful, quiet, and secure place to stay." Those are the words of Reden Jalosjos, co-owner of Reden Construction, as he breaks the ground on a new 25-unit affordable...more
Foundation: Topeka Community Foundation
"God's people deserve a peaceful, quiet, and secure place to stay." Those are the words of Reden Jalosjos, co-owner of Reden Construction, as he breaks the ground on a new 25-unit affordable...more
Social Venture Connexion (Svx) Closes the Market
The Toronto Stock Exchange kicked off its new social, environmental, and economic justice-focused exchange this week with the debut of SVX Impact Index, a first-of-its-kind database that tracks the...more
The Toronto Stock Exchange kicked off its new social, environmental, and economic justice-focused exchange this week with the debut of SVX Impact Index, a first-of-its-kind database that tracks the...more
Supporting Entrepreneurs
"We should not turn our back on any of the things that lifts us all up on any of the things that lifts us all up on their local community," says Mark Madrid, an associate administrator for the...more
"We should not turn our back on any of the things that lifts us all up on any of the things that lifts us all up on their local community," says Mark Madrid, an associate administrator for the...more
Child-Friendly Ai Doodles 
"By translating seamlessly manual drawings into mesmerizing masterpieces, DoDoboo harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to amplify children's creativity, encouraging them to explore,...more
"By translating seamlessly manual drawings into mesmerizing masterpieces, DoDoboo harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to amplify children's creativity, encouraging them to explore,...more
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Why People Buy from Social Enterprises?
The Guardian has compiled a list of responses to its latest open thread, and has announced the winner of the social enterprise gift hamper packed with presents.