How Foundations Can Advance Racial Equity Through Impact Investing

 

Racial inequity is inextricably connected to almost every social challenge that philanthropy seeks to address. Quality healthcare, affordable housing, access to better education, participation in a fair economy—these are just some of the challenges that disproportionately affect people of color and are central to the mission-driven work undertaken by foundations.

 

But how can foundations that are committed to impact investing also advance diversity, equity, and inclusion? What role should foundations play in ensuring that racial equity is at the heart of the impact investing movement? In this SSIRLive! webinar— co-presented by Stanford Social Innovation Review and Mission Investors Exchange— three foundation leaders will explore these pressing questions and more. These expert speakers will explain their organizations’ efforts to advance racial equity—inherently tied to diversity and inclusion—into their institutions and impact investing practices. They will detail the subsequent positive outcomes in the social sector space that have resulted from these strategic efforts. 

 

The program is designed for philanthropy professionals and other impact-investing practitioners who seek to understand how organizational goals on racial equity inform impact investments. The audience will leave this webinar with inspiration and practical strategies for the best ways to apply these insights to their work as part of their organizational journey.

 

The webinar will feature leaders from three foundations that are part of MIE and SSIR's ongoing essay series.