We're delighted to announce our partnership with Clusivi! 🤝 Clusivi, a FinTech startup, founded by Cedric Dewayne Lipsey in 2017, is on a mission to create financial access and inclusivity for all. Their innovative payment system, inspired by layaway, offers non-predatory, interest-free solutions, empowering consumers to access high-ticket services without the burden of debt. This software platform not only benefits consumers but also enables businesses to enroll customers who would otherwise find services financially out of reach. Through the Impact Charitable Collective for the Advancement of BIPOC Businesses Friends & Family Fund (CABB), Clusivi is poised to scale significantly. We are proud to support Clusivi's commitment to fostering economic stability and creating pathways to financing for underserved communities. We're so excited to work with Cedric Dewayne Lipsey and Ty Ono. Please join us in celebrating this impactful partnership! Learn more about Impact Charitable here. ✨ https://lnkd.in/gkXBs8mh
Impact Charitable
Philanthropy
Denver, CO 1,163 followers
An Impact Catalyst helping move more impact-first capital in more ways to more places.
About us
At Impact Charitable, we recognize that there are gaps between traditional investing and traditional philanthropy and the solutions needed to solve complex problems. We are dedicated to helping fill these capital gaps by collaborating with public and private funders who want to mobilize their assets into communities in creative and impactful ways. As a nonprofit and donor-advised funds provider, we offer a suite of philanthropic tools and capital-ready investment opportunities, but we specialize in partnering with funders who are looking to meet an unmet need with a creative—even unconventional—tool. For almost a decade, we’ve been innovating how we invest in our community, looking across sectors and investment types for deep impact. To learn more information, visit www.impactcharitable.org.
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http://www.impactcharitable.org
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- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, CO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Philanthropy and Impact Investing
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1536 Wynkoop Street
Suite 223
Denver, CO 80202, US
Employees at Impact Charitable
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Ed Briscoe
Innovative funding for middle income housing and mission driven companies where public, private, and philanthropic capital comes together to create…
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Rich Hoops
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MacKenzie Fair
Program Management, Direct Cash Assistance, Basic Income, Public Health
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Jourdan McGinn
Senior Director - Economic Mobility
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We’re #hiring a Capital Activation Client and Project Manager. The manager will work closely with internal and external partners to support the full lifecycle of Impact Charitable Capital Activation programs. If you’re passionate about making an impact and driving equity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by July 26th Know anyone who might be interested? Spread the word by sharing this post! https://lnkd.in/eGhq9NUN
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Venture capital often leaves underrepresented entrepreneurs without access to necessary resources. Impact Charitable is committed to changing that. In our latest blog, we explore how our CABB Friends and Family Fund provides equitable access to capital for underrepresented founders. Thank you for your insights Vanessa Otero! What challenges have you seen in accessing venture capital? Share your thoughts! #ImpactInvestment #VentureCapital #EconomicMobility #DiversityInBusiness #InclusiveGrowth #Philanthropy
Capital for Change: How Impact Charitable is Redefining Access for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
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We're incredibly proud to celebrate MacKenzie Fair for her insightful piece published in Ms. Magazine, "Supporting Caregivers Supports Us All." Read the full article to learn more about how direct cash transfers and support services can transform lives and strengthen our society. A huge thank you to MacKenzie for her dedication and impactful work in this space. MacKenzie, a Senior Program Manager at Impact Charitable, highlights the critical role of family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and the vital support provided by initiatives like the Thriving Providers Project. #FFN #CashTransfers #EconomicMobility #SocialImpact https://lnkd.in/e6sPzMtz
Supporting Caregivers Supports Us All - Ms. Magazine
https://msmagazine.com
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We're really proud to have taken part in this webinar! A special thank you to Aisha T. Weeks, MPA, Milton Speid and Alia Einstein-Diez. It's a pleasure to do this impactful work alongside such visionary leaders in the impact-investment space.
Impact Investing || Generational Black Wealth Creation|| Financial Inclusion || Fund Management
Looking forward to meeting the new VC Include cohort and sharing insights at tonight's Webinar: Innovative Funding Models to Support Impact Investors. Many thanks to Impact Charitable and Cindy Willard for your commitment to unlocking capital for first time BIPOC fund managers and to Milton Speid and Alia Einstein-Diez for your thought leadership in convening this panel. As a 2022 VCI Fellow, I am forever grateful to Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson for her commitment to advancing equity in the PE/VC space.
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Congratulations to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) on closing a loan from The Denver Foundation! From all of us at Impact Charitable, we're honored to have had the opportunity to help make this loan possible. Thank you for this wonderful post Benjamin Perry!
I am thrilled to announce The Denver Foundation's recent closing on a $250,000 loan to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) in support of their new community center: https://lnkd.in/g-gE2fvX. CPRD, founded in 1970, is one of the largest arts organizations of color in the Rocky Mountain Region and the western United States. Their new Center for the Healing Arts (https://lnkd.in/g3vwPhav) in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood will be an accessible incubator for the several dozen community organizations that lease it. As CPRD has emphasized, "The pandemic underscored the links between the arts, movement, community, and health advocacy; our expanded hub continues this critical mission.” Our investment was motivated by CPRD’s Advocacy and Wellness programs at the new site and by our historical commitment to the Five Points neighborhood. We are grateful to have joined the Center’s groundbreaking last month. “What I noticed most at the groundbreaking ceremony was the strength of community and the power of family to bring people together,” said impact investment committee member and Head of Philanthropy and Impact at BMO Family Office, Brook Kramer. “The Denver Foundation is able to leverage its impact investing resources to strengthen the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance community’s vision and reach in a collaborative manner among many stakeholders.” The foundation was ably supported in this transaction with underwriting by Cindy Willard and Kaylene Alvarez of Impact Charitable, with legal support and counsel from Heidi Glance of Holland & Hart LLP. This is just one of several exciting and catalytic investments from the foundation’s Impact Investing Pool – stay tuned! For more information about this transaction and The Denver Foundation's impact investing program, please DM me.
Cleo’s Campaign for the Future
https://cleoparkerdance.org
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A big thank you to Jourdan McGinn for sharing her beautiful experience with us. Your dedication to creating supportive and thriving communities is truly inspiring. Our work is made possible by leaders like you. We're so glad to have you as part of the Impact Charitable family and thrilled to support you during this special time. ❤️
I am eight weeks into my twelve week (paid!) parental leave, and reminded of the importance of supportive workplaces in helping new parents thrive. My colleagues at Impact Charitable decided to make an hour long drive to come visit me and my new little one, and bring us baked goods and lunch. It's rare enough for an organization to provide twelve weeks of paid leave in the United States (where paid parental leave is not federally mandated), but even more exceptional for co-workers to go above and beyond to show support for new families in this way. As an organization who serves pregnant individuals, families with children and works to create thriving, equitable communities, it's a testament to what it looks like to walk the walk. Grateful to work with such thoughtful and kind colleagues.
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Impact Charitable is proud to announce our partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation through their Opt-in For Families initiative! This collaboration marks a significant evolution in our work in economic mobility and provides us with the opportunity to work alongside other partners across four pilot sites - Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Oregon, and South Carolina. Opt-in for Families is a three-year, $33 million initiative aimed at demonstrating a cost-effective, scalable approach to keeping families together. It focuses on families who often fall through the cracks, with well-being needs that do not warrant child welfare involvement and who, as a result, often receive no assistance. Impact Charitable has been brought on board to help jurisdictions design the economic support component of this initiative. Stay tuned as we explore and expand the impact of this vital work!
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We are thrilled to share our 2023 Annual Impact Report, showcasing our commitment to creating positive change and addressing global challenges. This year, our efforts have made a significant impact across the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Here are a few highlights: - Total Amount Invested: $26,412,539 - Total Amount in Grants Awarded: $10,669,624 Join us on our mission toward a brighter future. Read the full report here and explore how your contributions drive meaningful change: https://lnkd.in/eXYVxZ3a #ImpactCharitable #SDGs #SustainableFuture #AnnualImpactReport
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The Bridgespan Group's latest article is a must-read for those dedicated to fostering a more equitable future. It sheds light on the racial wealth gap and the pivotal role philanthropic capital can play in addressing this critical issue. At Impact Charitable through our Economic Mobility and Impact-First Investing programs, we're proud to be actively working in several areas identified as having the potential for significant impact such as: Family Inheritance: Strengthening the movement for baby bonds Income and Benefits Sufficiency: Scaling employee ownership models Homeownership: Supporting community-anchored affordable homeownership Debts, Fines, and Fees: Expanding community lending and alternative credit building Entrepreneurship: Providing equitable access to investment capital We're committed to advancing these critical areas of work. What challenges have you faced or observed in tackling the racial wealth gap? Which solutions do you believe are the most effective? https://lnkd.in/ecsynM_w #RacialWealthGap #Philanthropy #ImpactInvestment #CommunityDevelopment #SocialChange
How Philanthropy Can Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap
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