Plan will provide multiple benefits including restoring natural flows of water and improving the health of more than 2.4 million acres of the South Florida ecosystem. [Read more]
Socially Conscious Southern Bancorp Wins Awards Helping the Mississippi Delta
The Mission-Driven Investments Portfolio Management Team last July "strongly" recommended the foundation invest millions in a 24-year old bank based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas — population, 10,912 — suggesting the move had the potential to leverage $80 million into vulnerable rural communities. [Read more]
Southern Bancorp, Inc. receives $11 million investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Southern Bancorp, Inc., the nation's largest rural development bank, has received an $11 million investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to enhance Southern's efforts to revitalize underserved rural communities and help achieve its goal of reducing poverty and unemployment in the Delta region.
Imprint Capital brings together mission investors in San Francisco
At the close of the SOCAP09 in early September, Imprint Capital Advisors brought together leaders in the field of mission investing for an afternoon workshop, "Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with Impact Investments."
Impact Investing: Harnessing Capital Markets to Solve Problems at Scale
There is not enough charitable and government capital to meet the social and environmental challenges we face. Where, then, will we find the money to complement charity and government to bring solutions to scale?
New Report on Impact Investing Released
The Monitor Institute released a report about a growing group of investors around the world who are seeking to make investments that generate social and environmental value as well as financial return. This emerging industry of impact investing has the potential to become a potent force for addressing global challenges.
Foundation makes Private Equity Investment in New Approach to Head Start
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is investing $500,000 in Acelero Learning, as part of its mission-driven investment strategy. Acelero Learning brings an innovative approach to supporting local Head Start programs in Nevada and New Jersey.
Michigan Foundation Makes Maiden U.S. MDI Investment
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has made its maiden mission-driven investment, committing $22.4 million to several banks and local financial institutions throughout the country as part of its $75 million U.S.-based initiative.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Named Large Foundation of the Year.
The Foundation has become an early adopter of mission-related investing and one of the few foundations to pursue MRI initiatives abroad.
RSF Social Finance selects community capital management to deploy unique fixed income strategy
Mission Investing Consultant Hires Partner.
Imprint Capital Advisors in San Francisco has hired Jackie Khor, an associate director at the Rockefeller Foundation.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Establishes Mission-Driven Investment Program.
$100 mm program will be in invested in the U.S. and Southern Africa.
