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Social-Impact Investing: 5 Lessons from a Successful First Venture
How T. Rowe Price brought capital to under-resourced communities and ensured it had the desired impacts, while inspiring pride and creativity among corporate associates. ... View More
Rise in ‘Balance Sheet Activism’ Swells CNote’s Community Investment Platform to $300M
Apple, Netflix, Xylem and others are putting corporate cash to work in financially underserved communities by moving money to CDFIs, LID credit unions and MDIs throughout the US. ... View More
1% for the 99%: Corporate Leaders’ Golden Opportunity to Recharge US Communities
By unleashing the corporate balance sheet, finance teams can provide resources to nurture local entrepreneurial talent, improve climate resilience and build housing — all with minimal risk. ... View More
Corporate Treasurers Get Serious About Shifting Cash to Communities
There’s been some skepticism regarding the announcements of big corporate investments in CDFIs and minority deposit institutions — are these one-offs just to generate a press release or first steps on long-term commitments? ... View More
Facing Finance's Race Problem: How a Diverse Financial System Can Narrow Inequality
When everyone involved in financial product development looks the same — either on paper, or by the color of their skin — then, what we ultimately create often fuels inequality. ... View More
Wisdom Fund Aims to Close Lending Gap for Women
CNote's new impact investment vehicle provides funding to underserved women of color and low-income women entrepreneurs across the US. ... View More
