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For very good reasons, more foundation leaders are taking steps to align their investments with their missions. It makes sense, especially for justice or environment funders concerned that the great majority of their institutions’ wealth is…
The United States stands at a historic crossroads. Founded as a refuge from religious persecution and built by generations of immigrants, our country has been the standard bearer internationally for the assertion and protection of inalienable…
The United States stands at a historic crossroads. Founded as a refuge from religious persecution and built by generations of immigrants, our country has been the standard bearer internationally for the assertion and protection of inalienable…
The Surdna Foundation plans to put $100 million of its roughly $1 billion endowment into investments that seek both financial and social returns. The investments are an experiment, says Shuaib Siddiqui, Surdna’s director of impact…
NEW YORK - The Surdna Foundation today made the first of its centennial year announcements. The Foundation will allocate $100 million of its endowment to impact investing as a way to advance its social justice mission and grow the field. The…
By Oscar Perry Abello “I really saw firsthand with my dad what it meant not only to grow a business but also grow it in a way that benefits his employees,” Corona says. “I often refer to my dad as a social entrepreneur before it was…
Living Cities today launched the Blended Catalyst Fund, a $31 million impact investing debt fund that will test innovative approaches to solving urban problems. The Blended Catalyst Fund combines philanthropic and commercial debt under the…
This Spotlight is a part of a special blog series by the Case Foundation featuring Be Fearlessstories from the field. Follow along with us as we meet people and learn about organizations that are taking risks, being bold and failing forward in…