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Social change is complex. That's why Social Return On Investment (SROI) tools, can support charities and funders to do good, better. Hear from our Chief Executive Maria English on the three three fundamental questions we ask charities and funders to explore when investing in social change initiatives.

NEW REPORT! Social finance offers enormous potential to help nonprofit organizations address social issues. It can provide a new source of capital for organizations that typically rely on traditional funding, such as grants and donations. Our new report "Journey to Impact: Unlocking Purpose through Social Finance" sheds light on how a focus on social impact and sustainability drives collaborative partnerships. The study, funded by the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program, explores the potential of social finance to drive impact within Canada's social purpose sector. Explore the highlights, real-life case studies, and key findings that can transform the way we approach social finance. Dive into these resources to explore solutions for your own organization: https://lnkd.in/gsw6qAaz #socialfinance #socialinnovation #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #finance #investing #markets #philanthropy #systemschange #socialpurpose #nonprofits #charities #socialenterprise #IRP #SISF #investmentreadiness

✨ Crowdfunder's Extra Funding product is a game changer for brilliant causes like Coexist Community Kitchen. It allows them to spend less time and effort on fundraising and more on their vital work. 🌟 Discover how Coexist Community Kitchen is making a profound impact in #Bristol through the power of food. In this video, we delve into their mission to combat social isolation and marginalisation by providing cookery classes, free #community meals, and a welcoming space for all. Learn why this initiative is vital to the local community and what it means for them to have raised over £63,000 on Crowdfunder UK, including £37,500 from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund provided by Access - The Foundation for Social Investment. 🚀 If you're a cause that needs grant matching - find out more about the Cost of Living Resilience Fund and all of our others: https://lnkd.in/ec-fjgQP 🌍 If you're a business with purpose and want to support causes nationally or in your community, visit https://lnkd.in/e8WDiB9U #CommunityImpact #CrowdfunderUK #ExtraFunding #SupportLocalCauses #SocialInvestment #StrongerCommunities

🤝 Outcomes partnerships are yet another example of how social investment has successfully improved public services across homelessness, health, children’s services, education, and employment — all at better value for money for Government. Also called Social Outcomes Contracts (SOCs), these initiatives are delivered by passionate and local networks of charities and social enterprises that have the expertise to help people with complex needs in ways that suit them. Social impact investors such as charitable trusts and pension funds provide the upfront finance, and Government only pays later when outcomes are achieved and verified. Independent research shows that outcomes partnerships generate £10 in social, economic and fiscal value for every £1 spent by Government 📈 Keep reading 👇

Great day at The Beacon Collaborative Philanthropy & Impact event I spend a lot of time immersed in the investment side of the charity/philanthropy world. This was a great opportunity to mix with philanthropists and those running charities and remind myself of the amazing work that’s being done by these organisations It’s clear that impact investing is on the rise! Thanks to Big Society Capital for the data in the pic. But over the course of the day we discussed various headwinds and challenges to address ✨How can impact measurements be improved to encourage more investment? Do investors and philanthropists need to embrace imperfection here? ✨More collaboration and engagement needed to amplify the impact for smaller charities in donations/grants and investment. Does government need to play a more significant role here? ✨Regulatory change is trying to make impact investing more aligned to fiduciary duty (CC14), transparent (SDR), and accessible (LTAF) - but it’s not clear these are all joined up and there’s a risk that it’s creating more confusion

#DGIfriday Why do tax incentives have such a significant signaling effect in Asia? Doing Good Index 2022 finds that tax incentives can: 1. Encourage donations and help to unlock philanthropic capital across income groups. 2. Incentivize private social investment. 3. Mitigate a gap between private and social values. Learn more about tax incentives for charitable donations in 17 Asian economies: https://lnkd.in/dssc2hsT

Finally! After seven months of hard work, I’m super-proud to announce the release of our new report, Rising Tide: How Non-Profit and Philanthropic Investors Approach Responsible Investing. This report presents the results of what we think is the first survey of its kind: a detailed look at how Australian charities, non-profits, and philanthropic foundations approach responsible investing and impacting investing. Over the past decade, purpose-driven investors have increasingly embraced the concept and practice of responsible investing. Today, many view investment capital through the prism of its real-world impact. Some go further and deploy capital with the deliberate intention of generating additional positive impact for their organisation, society and the environment. This new report reveals just how seriously for-purpose investors take responsible investing, how they plan to grow their commitment to it and what challenges they face along the way. My team mates Chris Wilson, Farial Ameen and Will Beresford, have done a great job of bringing this survey to life and it’s my pleasure to share the fruits of their labour: https://lnkd.in/gpvSsEgw We’ve put a lot of effort into this, and we appreciate the effort put in by our partners and respondents. We really hope this report will shine a light on what is happening in this space and help people running for-purpose entities to work out what is right for them as they make important decisions about very important assets. There’s also a clear message in the report for investment advisers and fund managers looking to better serve charities, non-profits, and philanthropic foundations. #responsibleinvesting #impactinvesting #riaaconf #esg #nfp #philanthropy #forpurpose Koda Capital

Measuring social #impact can be a pretty difficult task for social enterprises and charities. Ideally, social investors want to invest money for a positive social and financial return. So, they'll want a full understanding of the social impact that you hope to achieve. Here are key things to consider when measuring yours: ✅ Sustainability ✅ Who benefits? ✅ How many people benefit? ✅ How do they benefit? #socialimpact #sustainability #people #nonprofitfundraising

The rise of the #familyoffice reflects the desire for families to manage their own money instead of just handing it over to someone else – and this is increasingly reflected in families’ approach to #philanthropy, as well.   In this Crain Currency article, Christina Wing discusses how the Sabancı family, owners of Turkey’s Esas Holding, moved beyond simple charitable giving to employ investment principles, goals and metrics for social impact as they sought to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment in Turkey through education and training. #philanthropy #charitablegiving #socialimpact #familyoffice #familylegacy https://lnkd.in/e5mVmh3N

🌟 Grants🌟 🔍 A grant is not ‘free money’ but an investment in your work which must show ‘profits’ and return on investment through ‘change’ and ‘impact’. Donors are investors seeking ‘social profits’. 💰 Donors aren't just giving away funds; they're seeking tangible returns in the form of positive change and societal impact. Your work represents an opportunity for them to invest in meaningful initiatives that drive real-world transformation. 🚀 When approaching grant applications or engaging with potential donors, remember: you're not just seeking financial support, you're offering an opportunity for partnership in creating significant social value! 💪✨ #Grants #Investment #Impact #ChangeMakers #SocialProfits #Funding #Partnerships #SocialChange #Nonprofit #Philanthropy #Grantsmanship #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #Empowerment #Innovation #GrantWriting #ImpactInvesting #SocEnt #NGO #SocialGood