Global Philanthropy Forum

Opportunities for impact investment promise financial returns coupled with positive social and environmental impact. Many foundations are exploring ways to leverage all of their resources by aligning their grantmaking and investment goals. Impact investing not only efficiently complements public and private sector financing, but is also contributing to radical new approaches to organizing and providing social services. Panelists will discuss the ways in which impact investing is both shaping and being shaped by the changing social contract. They will also cover investment funds, rating systems and accreditations, as well as strategiesfor successful investment and the impact investing infrastructure necessary for these to succeed.Amy Bell, Vice President, J.P. MorganSimon Merchant, CEO, Jacana Venture PartnershipTracy Palandjian, CEO, Social Finance, Inc.Luther Ragin, Jr., CEO, Global Impact Investing NetworkAntony Bugg-Levine, CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund (m)