IRIS is a catalog of generally-accepted performance metrics used to measure an organization’s social, environmental, and financial results. IRIS data briefs provide snapshots of the performance of the diverse organizations contributing data to the IRIS initiative. This issue is the … Continue reading →

MUMBAI: Strategic philanthropy foundation, Dasra, has announced the $800,000 Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) grant award to six organizations building the ecosystem for impact investing in India. Launched in January 2013, the IEIF grant, an initiative by Omidyar Network and … Continue reading →

Author: Lauren Villagran MEXICO CITY — It’s all about profit with a purpose. The latest trend in financing boasts a double or triple bottom line: returns, plus a solution to social or environmental problems. “Impact investing” is the new buzzword … Continue reading →

By Andy Giegerich Portland State University has announced finalists for three awards it’ll bestow during next month’s Elevating Impact Summit. Hundreds of attendees are expected to hit The Elevating Impact Summit to explore the worlds of impact investing, startups, education … Continue reading →

By Daniel Hunter 2013 will be the year that social impact investing gains critical mass, according to KPMG’s public sector practice, which has produced a guide to Social Impact Bonds. This outlines the tools for assessing their feasibility, from both … Continue reading →