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Blog Archives: November 2019

9 Lessons for Investing in Native Communities

November 25, 2019
Jen Astone, Integrated Capital Investing
Shells collide releasing a bright clap with each footfall, feathers fly skyward, and drums beat in the crisp Tesuque Pueblo air. Two long lines of dancers wearing pine bough headdresses circle toward the drummers in prayer as we investors, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs watch on. Leaning into the warmth of a midday winter sun, I am grateful to be still and honored to be in the presence of a Native community practicing their cherished rituals, those my government worked so hard to extinguish. It is day two of Confluence Philanthropy’s ...

• Investing in Native Communities Learning Journey

November 25, 2019
Impact investors travel the world over in search of dealflow. And yet, too few explore the exciting partnership opportunities among our neighbors. Investing in Native American Communities, ripe for those looking for impact with a sustainability, social equity, or    place-based lens, provide unique opportunities for long-term patient capital. The Rainmakers Investment Collaborative, a working group at Confluence Philanthropy, has spent the past decade in dialogue and partnership with Tribal Leaders in a commitment to raise and deploy $4 ...

• Finding the Right Strategic Consultant

November 08, 2019
Navigating the field of mission investing can be challenging. The field is rapidly evolving, and the range of terms, strategies, objectives, and resources available to investors can be overwhelming. For investors seeking strategic guidance or technical support beyond the services provided by an investment manager, Confluence often recommends engaging a strategic consultant.  These consultants (some of whom also serve as registered investment advisors, or RIAs), assist investors to determine impact priorities, evaluate investment advisors, ...

• Impact for Breakfast Chapter Launches in San Francisco

November 05, 2019
Sarah Adams, Vert Asset Management
Impact for Breakfast (IFB) was founded in London, UK, ten years ago by Audrey Selian, Co-Founder of Rianta Capital, a family office based in Zurich that invests in businesses in India. IFB is an informal networking group bringing together professionals working on or interested in impact investing. Attendees work at venture capital funds, foundations, family offices, financial advisor businesses, not-for-profits, and policy organizations. The events showcase a featured speaker who introduces a specific theme or topic and shares their expertise ...