There is an incredible, rapidly growing movement to understand how the private sector can contribute to serving the needs of underserved communities around the globe. As more and more investors begin to make investments to intentionally generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return, there is a need to build familiarity in the mechanics and implications of having investments that balance risk, return, and impact as part of a portfolio. This course is the first of a two-part series that guides new impact investors through the impact investment process and teaches investors how to develop a unique approach to impact investing. By the end of the course series, you will be better prepared to seize the opportunities that impact investing presents.

This is Part I of a two-part series designed to guide new impact investors through the impact investment process. Take Part II of the course series here. 

Learning Objectives 

• Understand the fundamentals and characteristics of impact investing as it relates to other approaches (i.e., ESG investing)
• Identify the types of impact investing approaches and understand the relationship between Risk-Return-Impact
• Learn how to set objectives and an impact investment strategy