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September 12, 2017 - Grantee Profile
Representative Grants & Impact Investments
The Foundation’s impact investment work includes program-related investments (PRIs) made over the course of three decades to a range of intermediaries and social service enterprises across sectors and geographies, as well as a series of ... Read More
August 9, 2017 - Perspectives
Scaling Up to Global Impact
Last month in Chicago, leaders in impact investing from over 40 countries gathered to share their experiences and wrestle with how best to unleash market forces that can improve quality of life for millions of people ... Read More
July 26, 2017 - From The Field
Alliance to Support Expanded Practice of Impact Investing
The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance launched an expanded network of leaders, bringing together financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and intermediaries to advance the growing impact investing market. Read More
July 26, 2017 - In The Media
"Building Locally: Community Resources Help Businesses Grow"
Weekly Citizen
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July 12, 2017 - In The Media
"Why Good Capital Series: Debra Schwartz"
Good Capital Project
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June 28, 2017 - In The Media
"Business Skills Learned in Illegal Activity Are Transferable to Legit Jobs"
Chicago Defender
Related Grantees: Chicago Botanic Garden, North Lawndale Employment Network
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Related Grantees: Chicago Botanic Garden, North Lawndale Employment Network
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June 8, 2017 - From The Field
A Roadmap to Invest in Results
Shifting the conversation about social financing away from activities and toward outcomes, the Invest in Results campaign is focusing on new business models and new financing techniques that deliver results. Read More
June 8, 2017 - From The Field
Report Finds Impact Investment Market Flourishing
Impact investing is growing significantly, with top market participants expressing confidence in both the financial performance and outcomes that their capital generates, according to a MacArthur-supported report by the Global Impact Investing Network. Read More
June 8, 2017 - From The Field
Understanding the Capital Needs of Social Enterprises
A white paper by Echoing Green and Enclude examines the capital needs of social entrepreneurs at various stages of their organizations’ life cycle. Read More
June 1, 2017 - In The Media
"Auburn Gresham Building Gets New Life to Promote Wellness"
Chicago Defender
Related Grantees: Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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Related Grantees: Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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May 31, 2017 - From The Field
With New Financing MyStrongHome to Serve Initial 1000 Homeowners, Prove Model
MyStrongHome combines specialized climate-resilient construction, insurance, and financing to mitigate risk and increase safety and security for families in vulnerable coastal communities. Read More
May 31, 2017 - In The Media
"Benefit Chicago Funds Local Businesses"
Chicago Citizens Newspaper
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May 31, 2017 - In The Media
"Building the Market for Impact Investments"
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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May 16, 2017 - From The Field
$12 Million in New Investments to Benefit Chicago Neighborhoods
Six Chicago-area organizations will use $12 million in loans to train and employ adults with autism, support retail development, provide training and transitional jobs, and build projects that support youth and families in underserved Chicago neighborhoods. Read More
