Sorenson Impact

The Sorenson Impact Institute recently researched the impact convening space to determine if conferences are effectively meeting the needs of the field. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful events that increase the impact investing community’s ability to scale solutions and achieve global change. The results demonstrate a range of opinions and a unique look at the state of the impact industry, based on the insights of hundreds of members of the impact investing community. Thanks to all who participated! ?? Explore the results here: https://lnkd.in/g-J5eMRA

ICYMI: In this article, Katie Macc, CEO of the Sorenson Impact Institute, revisits her personal journey of eating only locally grown foods, reflecting on the challenges and benefits of the process. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7DZHr7A?

Our Co-Founder & COO David Jette recently attended the Sorenson Impact Summit, where the conversation on increasing economic inequality and the growing wealth gap is becoming more urgent than ever. For millions, there is little to no opportunity to pass down wealth or attain key milestones like homeownership or higher education, and economic mobility is even less attainable for many people than it was for their parents. At Homium, we believe "homeownership is a key tool that can be used to combat income and economic inequality...its one of the legacy sources of that inequality," and must be part of the solution. We are committed to creating innovative capital solutions to bridge the homeownership gap and driving generational wealth for more families. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5MaEgPs #Homium #SorensonImpact #Homeownership #EconomicMobility #WealthGap #InnovationForImpact #SharedAppreciation

Our Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer, Edgar Romney, recently shared his insights on the numerous opportunities to collaborate with Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) during a panel discussion at the #SOCAP2024 conference. He was joined by fellow panelists John Balbach from the MacArthur Foundation and Christopher White from the National Bankers Association Foundation. The session, titled "Scaling Racial Equity and Climate Finance: The Opportunity of the MDI Sector," was moderated by Katie Macc, CEO of the Sorenson Impact Institute, and created necessary conversations towards building an equitable financial future for all. Thank you to all who participated in this panel, and a special thank you to SOCAP Global for creating this conference where we can become more innovative, uplift our community, and amplify the solutions we all need to build a brighter tomorrow.

How can everyone, even those outside of the impact space, help us move in the right direction? In our report "What's Next in Impact?" thought leaders and impact practitioners share their suggestions on how we can work together to achieve a sustainable, resilient, and thriving future. Read insights from Clara Miller of The Heron Foundation and other impact leaders here: https://lnkd.in/gpVbD-U9 #WhatsNextInImpact

"I don't think we have a hope or a prayer in solving the problems that we have to solve without entrepreneurship." ?? Check out this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast featuring Robert Munson, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications at the Sorenson Impact Institute: https://lnkd.in/gaDu7KAR?

Are impact events effectively meeting the needs of the field? ?? The Sorenson Impact Institute recently researched the impact convening space to answer this question. The results demonstrate a range of opinions and a unique look at the state of the impact industry, based on the insights of hundreds of members of the impact investing community. ?? Explore the results in our new report: https://lnkd.in/g-J5eMRA

"By focusing on emerging markets, environmental challenges, and social equity, [impact investors] are making a significant contribution to not only a business’s bottom line but also to addressing some of the world's most pressing issues and creating a more sustainable and equitable future." ???? At #SOCAP24, we heard from many members of the global impact community who are driving positive change—and we are beyond inspired by these leaders. In this column, SOCAP Global's Executive Director of Strategy and Content, Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, shares four themes we explored at this year's convening that can inspire investors at all levels to make a difference. Read more on US News: https://bit.ly/3UInU5v

We love this #SOCAP24 reflection by Emily Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Gary Community Ventures. Williams shares highlights from the SOCAP Global panel "Unleashing an Ownership Economy," featuring Jim Sorenson (Sorenson Impact Group), Santhosh Ramdoss (Gary Community Ventures), Brian Boland (Delta Fund), and moderator Smitha Das (World Education Services). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNFTKnPB #OwnershipInvesting #OwnershipEconomy

Meet Cami Nelson, PhD—one of the newest members of the Sorenson Impact Institute team! Cami is the Lead Writer on the marketing team and assists with research, report writing, marketing efforts, style guide development, and copyediting. She says: "I love working with the team on developing the creative and meaningful ideas they have."