Social Impact Investing - a random walk
February 24, 2022
University of Puget Sound
Don't miss the "resources" page linked at the Top!
Engaged Philanthropy
Social Venture Partners - in Seattle and worldwide
Social Justice Fund Northwest - I think they've got a 5 state region
The Massena Foundation - now closed, but here's a grant and investment history
Impact Assets - the donor advised fund that lets you advise on the investments as well as the grants
Forterra - a community land trust that has embraced rural/urban economic development in innovative ways
Managing the Principal
Arjuna Capital - a responsible fund company that also does shareholder advocacy
Renewal Funds - venture funds that report on social/environmental impact and have invested deeply in how to measure those. Accredited investors only.
SJF Ventures - venture funds that report on social/environmental impact and have invested deeply in how to measure those. Accredited investors only.
A few projects likely to close soon on WeFunder (a platform open to all investors) - I have invested in both: Africa Eats (closes Feb 28) and The Main Street Phoenix Project
AfricaEats will continue to grow/raise funds, I just don't know how accessible it will be to non-accredited investors.
Building an Economy for all
United for a Fair Economy - a long time inspiration for me, based in Boston
Washington State Tax Structure Workgroup - a 5 year bipartisan process by the WA State government to reform our regressive tax code
Balance Our Tax Code - an advocacy group in Wa State
Washington Coalition for Police Accountability - if you want peace, work for justice.
The History of Taxation in the US - wikipedia
Building a Company
Buy Nuflours! Our site, or find our brownies on Amazon! 4-ish days at room temperature, keeps for months in the freezer
Ask your local coffee shops & cafes to order it from Alki Bakery or Northwest Coffee Supply or Peterson Distributors
Discover Meditation
Seattle Insight Meditation Society - lots of resources, including online-and in-person mediation classes
Dhamma Kunja - just south of Centralia, these folks do 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreats.