Investors measure social outcomes alongside returns by tracking specific metrics that quantify real-world impact. You count affordable housing units built, patients served at funded clinics, or the number of carbon emissions reduced. These social impact metrics work with your financial data to show what your investments accomplish. Without proper measurement, you’re investing blindly. Financial returns […]
Social investment is basically putting your money into projects that generate financial returns while improving communities. This capital goes toward affordable housing, clean energy, or job training programs that need funding. As these organizations grow, you earn interest just like traditional investments. The difference is that independent evaluators verify that the social outcomes happen. We’ll […]
We all know that sinking feeling when your fund manager sends another vague quarterly report. It’s worse when there are zero details about where your money went. Not to mention what impact it created. This frustrates most investors because finding a genuine impact fund manager’s trust feels nearly impossible with traditional approaches. Working with hundreds […]
You’ve probably wondered why your neighborhood bank closed while luxury condos appeared everywhere. Traditional investment leaves local communities out of the decision-making process, which creates barriers that limit access to capital. Community investment funds completely flip this script. These funds put investment decisions directly into the community’s hands. Once local people control the capital, they […]
Picture this situation. You’re in a board meeting where your latest impact investing project shows amazing community results. Environmental impact numbers beat all expectations, too. But when stakeholders ask for concrete social media roi figures, you scramble for clear answers just like many other investment professionals. Likewise, banks that focus on social and environmental impact […]
Money is an important component of our life. Without it, many aspects—big and small—can be hard to manage. Unfortunately, understanding the importance of saving and budgeting isn’t enough to ensure success with your finances. After all, there’s more than money involved in achieving financial freedom; you must also understand the psychology underlying this process. By […]
Do you ever get the feeling that your finances control you, instead of the other way around? Do you want to break free from this cycle but aren’t sure how? If so, then Social Investment Taskforce is here to help. This blog post will discuss the basics of budgeting and why it’s so important. You’ll […]
Are you looking for strategies to stay on track budgeting and become financially successful? We know how difficult it can be to build financial security, especially in times of unpredictability. That’s why the Social Investment Taskforce team have compiled a list of 10 proven budgeting strategies for any level of budgeter. These money-saving tips are […]
