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Invest for Better Partners with Wealth Catalyst to Advance Values-Aligned Investing

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Invest for Better Partners with Wealth Catalyst to Advance Values-Aligned Investing “Our vision has always been to make investing accessible, social, & actionable. Partnering with Wealth Catalyst allows us to […]

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Rewriting My Money Story, So More Women Can Rewrite Theirs

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  Photo of Janine Firpo by the incredible Jaime Borschuk I grew up in a working-class family. Money was tight, but my mom was resourceful. She started flipping houses and […]

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The Freedom (and Joy) of Getting Real About Your Money

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Photo courtesy of CRUSH Your Money Goals w/ Bernadette Joy Every woman has a money story worth telling. Not because it’s polished or perfect, but because it’s hers. This post […]

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Invest for Better Launches Philadelphia Hub with Support from Nasdaq Foundation

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Invest for Better launches a regional hub with support from the Nasdaq Foundation in Philadelphia to build a powerful network of women learning, connecting, and moving capital for good. OAKLAND, Calif., June 3, […]

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Job opening: Director of Strategic Growth & Advancement

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About Invest for Better Invest for Better seeks to empower women in the US and globally to understand the power of their investment assets, learn how to align their investments […]

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Now What? Moving Forward Together After the Election

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No matter how you’re feeling about the election results, one thing remains clear: Invest for Better’s mission has never been more important. Based on what we have seen over the […]

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Why This Election Matters for Women

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Fifty years ago, we couldn’t open a credit card or take out a loan without a man’s signature. Just fifty years! It wasn’t until the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) […]

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Using Your Investments to Fight Climate Change

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There are moments in life when a crisis forces us to pause and reflect. For many, that moment is now. With Hurricane Milton leaving its mark on Florida and devastating […]

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What You Should Know About ESG Investing in the Upcoming Election

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As the November election approaches, many of us are focused on what the outcome could mean for our careers, communities, and the future of the country. But have you thought […]

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Invest for Better Day 2024: A Call to Action for Women

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This year’s Invest for Better Day on Sunday, September 15th, is about taking bold steps toward aligning your money with your values. With the presidential debate just behind us and […]

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The Rise of Female Power: Seizing the Moment for a Lasting Impact

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Can you feel it? There’s a buzz in the air—a shift that’s as powerful as it is exciting. Everywhere we look, women are stepping up and taking the lead, and […]

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Empowering Change: Navigating the World of Impact Investing

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Impact investing is reshaping the financial landscape, and guess who’s leading the charge? You guessed it—women! More than half of us prefer putting our money where it makes a positive […]

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Janine Firpo and Tuti Scott Discuss Exciting Collaboration in a Heading for Change Interview

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Heading for Change recently posted this interview with Janine Firpo and Tuti Scott about our upcoming collaborative course: PRIVATE INVESTING AND BLENDED CAPITAL WITH A CLIMATE & GENDER LENS Unlock […]

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Janine Firpo Joins DelRae Messer for “EmpowerHER: Activate Your Money” On September 24, 2023

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Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, will be joining DelRae Messer for “EmpowerHER: Activate Your Money. Invest in Your Future, Invest in the World!” event happening on Sunday, September […]

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Ellen Remmer Presents at the 2023 Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium

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At the upcoming Innovations in International Symposium on September 7-8 in Cambridge, Ellen Remmer will be co-leading a session with Steering committee member Kathleen McQuiggan on “Investing with Your Values” and moderating a session […]

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How Women Lead Launches New Initiative ‘The New Table’

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In 2022, an estimated $445 billion was invested in startups. Yet only 17.2% of these venture dollars went to companies with at least one female founder, and only 2.4% went […]

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Catalysts & White Labels

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Our partnership with Better Finance is an excellent example of one of the ways IFB is achieving scale. We have developed both Catalyst and White Label structures to enable others […]

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Invest for Better Expands into Europe

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Through a partnership with Better Finance, our investment Circle model and content will be piloted in four European countries later this year. This work was made possible through a generous […]

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She Leads – Suzanne Biegel

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This post is dedicated to honoring one of the most important women in our community – and, indeed, the ecosystem of values-aligned investing by and for women – Suzanne Biegel. […]

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“The PowHer of Money Series” With Sabine Gedeon Featuring Janine Firpo

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Join Sabine Gedeon in “The PowHer of Money Series” on June 23rd at 10 am PST and learn from Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better. Janine is a seasoned values-aligned investor and social […]

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Janine Firpo Joins ASBN For ‘The Anti-ESG Movement: Combating the Attack on Business & Impact Investing’ Event

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Ahead of the upcoming ASBN 2023 conference in Berkeley, the American Sustainable Business Network and Hanson Bridgett are hosting a panel discussion with executives from Morgan Stanley, As You Sow, […]

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Janine Firpo Featured On ‘Wellspoken’ Podcast with Dr. DelRae Messer

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In the latest episode of Wellspoken podcast, hosted Dr. DelRae Messer, DelRae joins Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, for a thought-provoking conversation around women’s empowerment, working at the […]

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‘Activate Your Money’ Available in Paperback at Barnes & Noble

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Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, has announced that her best-selling book, “Activate Your Money – Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World,” is now available […]

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Janine Firpo featured on “Making Change With Your Money” Podcast Discussing Creating a Just Society Through Financial Investment

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Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, was recently featured on “Making Change with your Money Podcast“, a show about people who experienced a big life transition that changed their […]

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Summer 2023 Deep Dive Line-Up

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Invest for Better’s Deep Dives are 3-month “elective” courses that complement our signature 6-month Core Curriculum on values-aligned investing. Like our 6-month Circles, these 3-month experiences will provide curated learning […]

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Announcing a New Deep Dive Course: Investing for a Sustainable Environment

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We are delighted to announce that our new Deep Dive course Investing for a Sustainable Environment has been completed and will be offered for the first time starting June 15th […]

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Invest for Better part of Host Committee for “Heading for Change” Launch Event

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Invest for Better will be part of the Host Committee for the virtual launch event of “Healing for Change“. The event will take place at 10-11 AM PST / 1-2 PM […]

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Invest for Better’s Ellen Remmer Presenting at “We Give Summit”

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Ellen Remmer, co-founder of Invest for Better, will be presenting at the We Give Summit. This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, May 2 and is designed for members […]

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“Activate Your Money” Released In Paperback on April 4, 2023

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The paperback version of “Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World” will be released on April 4, 2023.   Unlike any other investing books […]

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Invest for Better presenting at Women’s Philanthropy Institute Symposium

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Ellen Remmer, co-founder of Invest for Better, was part of a panel discussion called “All in for Impact: How to use Philanthropy and Impact Investing for Change” at the “All […]

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Defend Our Rights To Invest In ESG!

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Dear IFB Community, For the first time we are reaching out to you, our community, to ask you to take political action.  We don’t do this lightly, but we do […]

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Janine Firpo featured in “Money & Relationships” Event by Linqto

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Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, along with Dr Ruth Shaber and Sheila Shroeder came together in dialogue to discuss the differences in how men and women traditionally think […]

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2023 Membership Renewals

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As a current Invest for Better (IFB) member, you know that our offerings give women the confidence, skills, and encouragement to use their investment assets to influence things they care about. Most […]

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Thanks San Francisco!

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Last week, we had a great time at our first Regional Gathering in San Francisco. We teamed up with Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy (WISE) and welcomed both IFB members and […]

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“Investments You Love” A New Member Benefit

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For eons, women have shared their wealth of knowledge with one another to benefit others in similar circumstances. Invest for Better is continually working to create and nurture a trusted community of […]

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“Philanthropy or Investing: Why Not Both?”

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“Philanthropy or Investing: Why Not Both?” by Ellen Remmer is an excerpt From “Feminist Giving: Creating New Frontiers in Social Change” After 25 years focused on both her own philanthropy and […]

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Deep Dive Courses: An Offering for Invest for Better Members

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Invest for Better’s Deep Dives are 3-month “elective” courses that complement our signature 6-month Core Curriculum on values-aligned investing. Like our 6-month Circles, these 3-month experiences will provide curated learning […]

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Introducing Our New Deep Dive Course – The Racial Wealth Gap: Past, Present & Potential for Change

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Join Us for Invest for Better Day – September 15, 2022

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The second annual Invest for Better Day is coming on Thursday, September 15, 2022 and we’re mobilizing a ‘Day of Action’ to catalyze women across the country and beyond to […]

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Invest for Better Newsletter Archive 

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Here are all the Invest for Better newsletters in one easy place!   May 01, 2024 – Invest for Better May Newsletter Apr 01, 2024 – Invest for Better April […]

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Strategies to Move Toward True Values-Alignment with Your Money

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Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines hosted Invest for Better Co-Founder and author Janine Firpo on their Take Back Retirement podcast. They spoke about why impact investing matters and how you can start moving your portfolio into alignment with your values.

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Legit Chix Episode 27 – Janine Firpo, Author, Investor & Social Innovator

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In this podcast episode, Janine Firpo, Invest for Better Co-Founder and author of “Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World,” speaks with the women of LegitChix about transforming the relationship that women have with their money and breaking the taboos related to their financial empowerment.

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Seattle Angel Conference: “Angels from Venus” Panel Discussion

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In this conference, Invest for Better Co-Founder and author of “Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World,” Janine Firpo discusses her experience with value-aligned investing and specifically speaks about becoming an angel investor.

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Veris Wealth Partners: Women, Wealth & Impact

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Growing the number of impact investors working to address the world’s most pressing problems has long been part of Veris Wealth Partners’ vision and mission. Co-Founders Janine Firpo and Ellen Remmer were asked questions about Invest for Better and their approach to growing an impact movement focused on empowering women investors.

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Theodora Speaks – Reinventing Yourself to Align to Your Values and Investment Portfolio

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Our co-founder, Janine Firpo, left a 35+ year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial […]

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Book Passages: Janine Firpo with Tanja Hester – Activate Your Money

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In Activate Your Money, our co-founder, Janine Firpo, provides the foundational support women need to talk to each other about their money, invest to grow their wealth, and to take […]

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Zebras Unite: Invest for Better: Putting Your Money to Work for You and the World

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In this workshop, Janine explains how you can take action to move all of your assets in alignment with your values – even if all you have to invest is […]

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Lebec Consulting: Interview with Janine Firpo & Ellen Remmer | Women We’ve Been Waiting For

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Janine Firpo and Ellen Remmer, our co-founders sat down with Lebec Consulting to talk about why women shouldn’t shy away from investing, but instead gravitate toward it—particularly impact investing—and how […]

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Activate Your Money: A Webinar Series to Move You From Knowledge to Action- Session 1

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Social Venture Circle and the American Sustainable Business Council are pleased to present a 3-part webinar series led by Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better and author of “Activate […]

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Equity Trust: Women and Values-Aligned Investing with Janine Firpo

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Our co-founder, Janine Firpo sat down for an exclusive interview with Mae Szippl of Equity Trust. Topics they discussed include: Janine’s book, Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth […]

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Happy Invest for Better Day!

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  Happy Invest for Better Day!  Yes, September 15th is now National Invest for Better Day and will have that honor for the next 10 years. We are celebrating the day […]

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Capital Musings: Activate Your Money: How Women Can Take Control of Their Wealth

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Our co-founder, Janine Firpo, discusses her varied career in tech, microfinance and international development and explains how her new book Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build […]

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LIFT Economy – Activate Your Money

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The rising tide of women in the world of investing has already been shown to be facilitating positive results. Our co-founder, Janine Firpo, was a guest on the LIFT Economy […]

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Janine Firpo on ‘So Money with Farnoosh Torabi’

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Our co-founder, Janine Firpo, was a guest on the So Money podcast with Farnoosh Torabi to bring advice on how to create a values-driven investment strategy. Topics discussed include: How […]

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Impact Investing Advisor: What Two Investors Look For

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In one of the recent Invest for Better Circle meetings of my Boston group, the question emerged: “Is the role of the advisor to lead or follow you?”  Circle members […]

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Activate Your Money in Barron’s 5 of the Best Books on ESG and Impact Investing

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Barron’s listed “Activate Your Money” in their list of 5 best books on ESG and impact investing. Co-founder Janine Firpo’s book  will educate, engage, and empower, whether you’re putting a […]

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Invest for Better and Janine Firpo featured on the Big Girl Money Podcast

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Looking for a playful take on investing basics? Janine Firpo answers (no-holds-barred!) questions for the Big Girl Money Podcast on their recent Investing 101-Fun with Your Finances podcast episode. Learn […]

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Make “You Got This!” Your Mantra

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As part of Thrive Global’s series on “Why We Need More Women Founders,” Jerome interviewed Janine Firpo, who asserted that one of the reasons only a limited amount of money […]

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The Seven Attributes of a Values-Aligned Advisor

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Invest for Better is launching a series of blog posts about the important topic of finding and working with financial or investment advisors.  We are excited to share this first […]

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Reflections, Silver Linings, and Hope

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  I enjoy the annual rite of reflection and planning that January brings.  But wow, what a year it has been to look back on, and, as January unfolds in […]

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Opening Pandora’s Box of Investment: Overcoming Fear and Barriers

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It’s okay for women to create personal wealth, understand financial management, start and grow businesses, run successful social enterprises, enjoy financial security and go beyond simply taking care of their […]

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Scaling Up

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Invest for Better is scaling up! Earlier this year, as we reckoned with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our 2020 goals for Invest for Better, we presumed that […]

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If Not Us, then Who?

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Needless to say, the world has changed. While it is too early to assess the overall impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we see it revealing systemic inequities in all corners […]

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Impact Investing, Social Change, and Philanthropy Post COVID-19

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Our own Ellen Remmer was featured in this Women & Money episode on “Impact Investing, Social Change, and Philanthropy Post COVID-19” hosted by Jan Mercer Dahms of Mayshad CHOICE. Together […]

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Circling Back: Invest For Better, One Year Later

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One year ago, we launched Invest for Better, a nonprofit campaign aimed at helping women demystify impact investing, take control of their capital, and mobilize their money for good. A […]

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Circling Back: Invest for Better, One Year Later

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Women nationwide are joining forces to become savvy impact investors: Learning together, moving money toward social change, and seizing opportunities to go beyond traditional philanthropy. And you can join them. […]

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Invest for Better: A Campaign to Help Women Invest for Social and Environmental Good

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My journey to impact investing was a long and winding road. Way too long and winding! It wasn’t from lack of interest or effort. But because I had no support […]

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Invest For Better: How A New Campaign Is Engaging Women

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Ellen Remmer is on a new philanthropic adventure and she’s hoping other women will join her. Remmer, a longtime leader in donor education and advising at The Philanthropic Initiative, recently […]

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Portsmouth Event Focuses on ’System Change’ Through Investment

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The only way to have a positive impact on issues such as gender inequality, socioeconomic disparity, organic agriculture and the environment is through the power of money. That was the […]

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Millennial Money Podcast: How Can Women Tackle Impact Investing with Confidence?

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By 2020 American women will control $22 trillion in capital, and impact investing is expected to reach $440 billion, the real question is How Can Women Tackle Impact Investing with […]

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Can Women Use Impact Investing to Change Capital Markets for the Better? New Campaign Says Yes

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Media Contact: Jennifer Montone The Philanthropic Initiative jmontone@tpi.org 617.338.5880 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Research shows that while women are highly interested in impact investing, only a small percentage are actually doing […]

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Here We Go

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We began with a simple question Could an intentional and strategic focus on women be pivotal to accelerating the growth of the impact investing ecosystem and help to ensure that […]

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