Impact Investing

In late March, it was clear that the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown would trigger a small business crisis. By the end of April, it was evident to me that small Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)...

Washington D.C. – June 15, 2020 – The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy released a new report analyzing the state of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) philanthropy, highlighting that much-needed capital remains accessible but...

The challenges our world is facing today will take a concerted, collaborative effort, and high-impact philanthropists are poised to lead that effort like never before. However, at this moment in time, only 36 percent of the world’s ultra...

As climate-related events, including wildfires, become more prevalent throughout California, investors and issuers alike are looking for new tools to protect the state from increasingly devastating environmental disasters. At the same time...

New report identifies ways NGOs can tap into private markets to support developing countries WASHINGTON, March 19, 2020 — Following extensive research covering more than 500 implementing organizations that focus on health and education, a...

A good financial investment can give you great returns and make you very rich. But it cannot buy you time. We all have finite time on this earth. A good diet, regular exercise, and healthy relationships can extend your life a bit; yet...

What if I told you that one of the largest megatrends in the world today—representing a market opportunity worth trillions of dollars—is being overlooked by investors? And that as a result, there are almost no products being developed to...

At the August 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the White House brought together government officials from 50 African countries. The historic gathering in Washington focused on trade and investment in Africa, drawing scores of investors and...