Allivate Impact Capital

Let the stars and stripes be a reminder for us to continue to work together to elevate our communities and honor the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you to those who have bravely served or are actively serving to protect our nation. #july4

Don't miss this call to action by VP and Head of Investments of Visa Foundation Najada Kumbuli and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bootstrap Europe Stephanie Heller (Galantine). The authors describes a [very large] tip of the iceberg when it comes to women's growing economic power and the need for action to fully capture the moment: "A significant shift in generational wealth is occurring. A recent study estimates that by 2030, women are poised to control roughly $30 trillion in personal wealth, marking a significant increase from the estimated $10 trillion owned today. Over the next few years, more women will be in positions to influence where to invest and how to allocate capital. For organizations trying to reimagine more inclusive capital markets and investment ecosystems, this shift presents a turning point to help advance systemic change." Courtney Leimkuhler Jacki Zehner Madison Limansky Leigha Weinberg Elizabeth Cheong The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program Ida Rademacher Joanna Smith-Ramani Jeff Mendelsohn Ajia Morris Brianna McDonald Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom Anu Duggal Caroline Hyde Josie Cox Eleanor Mueller Francesca Donner Julie Castro Abrams Julie Kashen Daria S.

According to the Amazon Housing Equity Fund 2024 Impact Report, “Working with the public sector, nonprofits, the development community, and private sector organizations, we have exceeded our original goal. In just three and a half years, the Fund has committed over $2.2 billion in low-rate loans and grants to create or preserve over 21,000 affordable homes”. We applaud Amazon and all the organizations and developers who work collaboratively to combat the ongoing #affordablehousing crisis in the Puget Sound, National Capital, and Nashville regions.   It is inspiring to see Atrium Court project featured on the cover of the annual report for the impact investment arm of the world’s largest online retailer. Access the Amazon Housing Equity Fund Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eck_74tq The Atrium Court development project in progress in Seattle, WA’s multi-cultural Othello neighborhood will create a lasting positive #socialimpact for this resilient neighborhood. With the construction of 271 new high-quality rental units, residents will have access to affordable housing at a time when both purchasing and renting have become increasingly out of reach.   Check out the press release about Allivate Impact Capital’s investment in this project through our AIC-CEI-Boulos Capital Management Fund: https://lnkd.in/eN2kABgT   Allivate Impact Capital CEI-Boulos Capital Management Nitze-Stagen & Company, Inc. Peter Nitze Bradley Padden Housing Diversity Corporation Neiman Taber Karen Kiest Landscape Architects  

Today, Allivate Impact Capital’s Managing Director, Daniel Rodrigo Galindo, MBA was a featured speaker for a fireside chat with other financial leaders to discuss how to appeal to investors, align on impact requirements, and drive mutual value generation on deals. Flexible capital is crucial to #CDFIs and as it is hard to access, the industry needs to be agile and innovative to provide solutions. This interactive session is part of the Opportunity Finance Network Small Business Finance Forum in Chicago. Members of our organization's Community Development Team (Nisha Floyd, Andrew Rabuck, and Jesus Cisneros) also participated in the event which brings together mission-driven small business lenders, partners, and advocates for learning and networking that help elevate #smallbusiness owners across the nation to succeed. #accesstocapital #SBFF To discuss opportunities to collaborate with our award-winning team visit: https://lnkd.in/gnCxMdsq.

Last week Managing Director, Daniel Rodrigo Galindo, MBA, attended the Chairwoman’s Breakfast at the Maestro Entrepreneur Center (MEC). This event was hosted by Chairwoman, Janell Davila (also a member of our Community Development Team) who shared her strategy and vision of supporting MEC’s ongoing mission to create local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses owners across #SanAntonio and beyond. We have a longstanding history with MEC through our organization’s award-winning Foundry program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs test their business ideas, and we continue championing the Center’s efforts to elevate their community, one business idea at a time! #socialimpact #smallbusiness 

Congratulations to Andrea Longton, CFA, award-winning author, and professional social justice investor on releasing her new book, The Social Justice Investor. Andrea has crafted the first guide for those who want to align their finance decisions with their commitments to social justice. Whether you are a first-time investor, a seasoned investor, or investment management professional, the Social Justice Investor offers a lot of practical and easy-to-follow guidance for putting money to work to generate returns alongside positive #socialimpact. The book is available at most book retailers such as Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. To learn more, and join The Social Impact Investor Book Club with the author, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJheX8eJ

Allivate Impact Capital was featured in a thought leadership article for ImpactPHL Perspectives. The series explores aspects of the impact economy in #Philadelphia from leaders and changemakers. In the article our CEO, Noelle St.Clair Lentz, shares best practices and lessons learned through her personal journey of being both an investor, and a diverse-led emerging fund manager in the #socialimpact investing space. She advises other investors to be bold, take first-mover risk, and try new approaches to “blaze a path less traveled for others to follow”. #impactinvesting #returnonimpact Read Noelle’s full article: https://lnkd.in/ePgX_w44

Last week our CEO, Noelle St.Clair Lentz, was a guest speaker on the Interagency Forum for Developers of Color hosted by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The forum provided strategies to help #smallbusiness owners and #affordablehousing developers build capacity. Noelle is shown here with C3 Impact Fund representatives Executive Director, Tiffany Taylor, and Loan Officer, Aloni Harris, and Jesus Cisneros, Community Development Relationship Manager, Woodforest National Bank. During the forum C3 Impact Fund and Woodforest were highlighted for their collaboration to support #BIPOC developers in the West Woodland community in South Chicago. This initiative stabilized a blighted block filled with vacant land to bring wealth to the community, create 200 skilled jobs, and provide 18 units of quality workforce rental housing. During the event, Noelle also shared highlights of our team’s award-winning work with CEI-Boulos Capital Management in the Sharswood neighborhood in Philadelphia through an innovative collaboration with minority-owned development firm, Mosaic Development, LLC, and Shift Capital. The project provides 234,000 square foot mixed-use development, 98 mixed-income rental units, and 45,000 sq. ft. of retail space including Grocery Outlet, an urgent care facility, a bank branch, and two restaurants.

Allivate Impact Capital sponsored the 2024 Total Impact Summit which convened some of the nation’s leading #socialimpact leaders last week in #Philadelphia. Thank you ImpactPHL for your work and dedication to provide support, education, and advocacy for mission-aligned investing that is elevating communities nationwide. #impactinvesting

Last week Allivate Impact Capital was a sponsor of the Total Impact Summit #TIS24 in Philadelphia hosted by ImpactPHL. This 2-day conference gathered dedicated #socialimpact innovators to “align their investments with transformative solutions in people, planet, and place” – the event’s theme. Here is a photo of our CEO, Noelle St.Clair Lentz at the summit connecting with other like-minded leaders focused on mission-aligned investing. Thank you Stuart Hean, CEI-Boulos Capital Management, Nancy Heppard, Shift Capital, and Betty Francisco, Boston Impact Initiative for the impactful work you do to elevate communities across the U.S. #impactinvesting