Over 100 community foundations, health conversion foundations, and other place-focused foundations have become local impact investors to influence sectors beyond the reach of grantmaking, make a greater difference with their limited resources, and leverage the assets of other investors.
Local impact investments generate financial return for investors while also creating measurable community benefit. Read more.
Yes. Typical investors do not consider community needs and benefits as part of their investing. Read more.
Many place-focused foundations become local impact investors to have more impact than their grant budgets allow. Read more.
Local impact investing is a “whole foundation” undertaking. It requires leadership from the CEO and board. Become a local investor.