Microfinance loans, which took off in the decades between 1980 and now have had a different effect than originally expected, but this does not mean failure. To the contrary, research into the effects of microcredit show that these loans opened up a previously unknown financial world to the poor.
Read MoreCARES Teams are in a perfect position to invite residents to share about their experience because they have organic touch points through visits, events, and care activities. It’s friends asking friends face-to-face.
Read MoreCorporate Chaplains of America brings you William Wolfe, Service Manager from Southeastern Freight Lines in Charlotte, who shares how they value their employees…
Read MoreImpact investing from a Christian perspective necessitates a deep understanding of what the bible says about the issues involved – namely, how to invest, where to invest, and for what purpose. Seems obvious as I write it, and yet prior to last week, “develop a workable theology of capital” was nowhere near the top of my to-do list.
Read MoreLux Capital partner Renata Quintini wasn’t supposed to be a venture capitalist.
She grew up in Brazil, went to law school, and began her career as an attorney. Quintini was working at a law firm that represented venture capital clients who were backing Brazilian startups.
Read MoreA cursory read of impact investing news might leave you confused. On one hand, studies have shown that impact can be had alongside market-rate financial return. Conversely, it seems intuitive that systemic poverty would be difficult to address without sacrificing financial return at some level.
Read MoreA few years ago, while working for an international microfinance organization I had the privilege of undertaking an Executive MBA at the University of Oxford. I was able to combine working for a forward-thinking organization with living in a university town.
Read MoreEach of the Core Principles is woven into Ronald Blue Trust’s investment decision-making process. Portfolios are constructed to achieve an ideal exposure to different economic environments at reasonable risks.
Read MoreEvery business we invest in is part of God’s redemptive work in the world - bringing the reality of the Kingdom into closer focus. Some businesses provide goods and services that obviously make people’s lives better: a longer-lasting mosquito repellant or educational software for inmates.
Read MoreSocially responsible investing has become a popular way for investors to put their money where their values are. Experts say faith-based investing is now following suit in popularity.
Read MoreRonald Blue Trust offers a Whitepaper on Principles-Based Investing that will help you understand the ins and outs of this investment strategy, along with reports and guidelines to help you understand the bigger picture.
Read MoreAnytime someone says, “I’m thinking of starting a nonprofit,” my immediate thought is to make sure I can’t talk them out of it.
As Dan Palotta points out in his semi-famous Ted Talk titled “The Way We Think about Charity is Dead Wrong”, charities/nonprofits face tremendous headwinds toward scalability.
Read MoreThe Business Accelerator program includes the Praxis Redemptive Investing Gathering, convened in San Francisco as the conclusion to the second program gathering. Fellows share their visions for shaping culture through their ventures and build relationships with 150+ investors as a part of a two-day redemptive investing event hosted by Praxis.
Read MoreThis October was the fall Lion’s Den conference in Birmingham, Alabama. This year’s event was completely sold out with standing room only during the pitches It is truly incredible how God has blessed the growth.
Read MoreNCF has an innovative solution that allows you to donate a non-voting interest in your business right before the sale, receive a substantial tax deduction, reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes on the gifted interest, and convert those tax dollars into more giving for your favorite ministries.
Read MoreThrough NCF’s charitable shareholder strategy, Todd uses his business to fund his ministry. His generosity is evident in his community, but it is also impacting the world for the good of young children.
Read MoreMissouri businessman and founder of Learfield Communications, Clyde Lear, teamed up with NCF to maximize the impact of his business sale and send more to ministry, instead of taxes.
Read MoreWhen a man overseeing $5.7 trillion speaks, the global business community tends to listen. So when BlackRock founder Larry Fink posted a letter to CEOs demanding greater attention to social impact, it sent shockwaves through corporations around the globe.
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