SRI Impact Investing
Learn how clients can double the effect of charitable contributions by using impact investing to grow their charitable assets, while also supporting social and environmental goals like reducing poverty and pollution.
October 09, 2012
Your winning personality (type)How does your personality type differ from your prospects?
August 07, 2012
CDC says graphic anti-smoking ads work, more on the way (USA Today)There is no tally yet on how many did try to quit, but the ads generated 192,000 extra callsdouble the usual numberto its toll-free quit line and 417,000 new visitors to smokefree.orgtriple the regular traffic.
July 03, 2012
Real U.S. Job Creators Coming From Unexpected PlaceAs the United States faces the challenge of creating more employment nationwide, new jobs are coming from an unexpected place the 'positive-impact' sector, says a recent report from HIP Investor Inc.
May 09, 2012
Principal Survey: Company Benefits Significantly Boost Employee Retention, LoyaltyWhen asked about the impact of their employee benefits, 75% of respondents said their company offerings have significantly increased employee retention, as compared to 25% who the offerings have had some impact.
March 08, 2012
Pensions: $1 Trillion Economic ImpactPensions do more than protect older Americans after they retire; they have a distinct and significant impact on the U.S economy and play a role in job creation, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security.
March 01, 2012
The Client. The Client. The Client.The last words of General of the Army Douglas MacArthurs farewell speech at West Point went like this: when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of the Corps, the Corps, the Corps.
January 23, 2012
Mohegan Tribe Set to Host SRI ConferenceThe Mohegan tribe and First Affirmative Financial Network announced jointly on Friday that the 23rd annual SRI Conference for Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing, formerly known as SRI in the Rockies, will be hosted at the Mohegan Sun Conference center in Connecticut in October.
December 27, 2011
Impact Investing Picks Up Support Among InvestorsA majority of impact investors, who seek to create positive social or environmental impact beyond financial return, are optimistic about the impact investing industry, according to a new study.
December 09, 2011
Philanthropy Focus: US Bank and the UHNW, Pt. 1—Wealth's ImpactAscent Private Capital Management, the UHNW division of US Bank, incorporates philanthropy from the beginning of the engagement, using staff skilled in more than just managing money.