The Collaboration Fund: Advancing Strategic Collaboration in the Impact Ecosystem. Live Q&A Session for Nonprofit Field-Building Organizations. April 2024, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET with Katie Macc and Margot Brandenburg.

📢 Attention nonprofit field-building organizations! We are hosting a live Q&A to share more about the Collaboration Fund and answer your questions. Reserve your spot here to join us on April 24 at 11 a.m. ET: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/virtual-conv...

Developing A Data & Storytelling Framework To Accelerate Global Impact A thorough impact measurement and storytelling framework will help the Rainforest Alliance to advance its work protecting and restore ecosystems, building resilience against climate shocks, and reducing GHG emissions.

We are proud to partner with the @rainforestalliance.bsky.social to build a framework that enables the organization to communicate its impact clearly, quantifiably, & compellingly to its worldwide stakeholders. 🌱🐸 Read more here.

Impact Investing Trends Report The annual Impact Investing Trends report offers perspectives from global impact leaders on how the community can drive meaningful change.

For our annual Impact Investing Trends report, we asked a diverse group of practitioners & experts how they see the industry at this moment. 🔖 Access the report for insights from 18 leaders who offer their unique perspectives on the state of #ImpInv, how to overcome barriers, & reasons for optimism.

The Collaboration Fund: Advancing Strategic Collaboration in the Impact Ecosystem. Live Q&A Session for Nonprofit Field-Building Organizations. April 24 at 11 a.m. ET with Kaite Macc and Margot Brandenburg.

In response to inquiries since the Collaboration Fund's launch, we are hosting a live Q&A on April 24 at 11 a.m. ET to share more about this opportunity and answer questions. 💬 Learn more and reserve your spot! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/virtual-conv...

Sorenson Impact Foundation's 2026 Responsible AI and Future of Work Request for Proposals.

Recognizing the growing influence of #AI and digital transformation on economic structures, the Sorenson Impact Foundation launched a new RFP to partner with innovative leaders to build a more equitable and resilient economy. Learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Webinar: Guide to SOCAP Open. March 31. 12 p.m. ET. Register!

The annual SOCAP Open submission period is LIVE! Learn more about the process and get tips on how to make your proposal stand out at a webinar with the @socapglobal.bsky.social team. Register here to join on March 31 at 12 p.m. ET: socapglobal.com/2026/03/webi...

Investing In nature's Intangible Benefits: Assigning Economic Value To Protect Natural Resources The drying of the Great Salt Lake poses a catastrophic risk to its entire ecosystem and to the millions of creatures whose lives depend on it.

In this interview, Senior Fellow in Residence Dr. Nalini Nadkarni discusses the ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake region, the state of the Institute’s Nature-based Solutions project, and the frameworks needed to advance the field. 🌱 Read her expert insights.

Question: What is one thing you're excited about in your work right now? Answer from Dr. Broussard: Working with different organizations, including nonprofits, for-profits, impact investors, foundations, etc., that want to measure, understand, and communicate their impact.

Meet Dr. Nzinga Broussard, Senior Director of Impact Measurement! 👋 Dr. Broussard oversees, designs, and implements Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) projects for our Impact Strategy team.

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Collaboration Fund RFP - Sorenson Impact Institute This RFP seeks to support strategic consolidation among nonprofit field-building organizations in the impact investing and inclusive capitalism ecosystems.

Funding opportunity! ⭐️ To support a more sustainable and effective ecosystem for the impact sector, this new request for proposals (RFP) seeks to support strategic consolidation among nonprofit field-building organizations in the impact investing and inclusive capitalism ecosystems.

Our unique internship program provides hands-on experience and connects students with a wide network of impact professionals to prepare them for a career in impact. Explore open positions here: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/...

Investing In Nature’s Intangible Benefits: Assigning Economic Value To Protect Natural Resources This article is the second in a series highlighting the perspectives of experts who are part of this work and participated in our related 2025 Climate Week NYC panel, Valuing the Priceless: Investing in Nature’s Intangible Benefits.

In this interview, Senior Fellow in Residence Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, renowned ecologist and National Geographic Explorer at Large, discusses the ecological crisis in the #GreatSaltLake region, the state of the Institute’s #NatureBasedSolutions project, & the frameworks needed to advance the field.

Want experience in Venture Capital? Apply to be an Impact Investing Student Analyst.

Our Impact Investing team is seeking student analysts for the 26-27 academic year! Interns will play a key role in investing approximately $4 million in companies that will generate impact alongside financial returns. Apply here: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/...

How Impact Measurement Can Unlock Funding For Historically Disadvantaged Small Business Owners Established in 1987, the Business Consortium Fund (BCF) exists to expand capital access for small businesses across the United States to advance a more inclusive and equitable business environment.

In this Q&A, Sahra Halpern, President and CEO of the Business Consortium Fund (BCF), discusses how an impact measurement and management framework developed by the Institute will strengthen BCF’s work, partnerships, and impact outcomes. 📊

#ImpactMeasurementAndManagement #ImpactData

Kickstart Your Career in Impact. Apply to be a Research Assistant supporting an initiative in partnership with the Ford Foundation.

We're seeking a Research Assistant to support our work on The Impact Cliff Project, a collaborative research initiative in partnership with the @fordfoundation.org. Learn more and apply: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/...

Please join us in congratulating Sorenson Impact Institute alumnus Devon Gethers on making the @forbes.com 30 Under 30 List for Venture Capital! 🎉 Gethers was recognized alongside Karlton Haney for founding Meridian Ventures. www.forbes.com/30-under-30/...

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Our January newsletter shares milestones we’re excited about: #SOCAP26 heads to Chicago, a former student intern is recognized on Forbes’ 30 under 30, & we continue our work in Nature-based Solutions: us11.campaign-archive.com?e=f5e1281f41...

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SOCAP26. October 12-14, 2026, Chicago. Save $800! Limited Quantity Available.

Tickets for #SOCAP26 are now on sale! Secure your spot at the Early Bird price (limited quantity available!) to save $800 and join the impact community in Chicago from October 12 to 14. 🏙️🌟 socapglobal.com/event-socap-...

#ImpInv #SocEnt #ImpactCommunity @socapglobal.bsky.social

Explore events we're participating in below:

▶️ Women in VC Networking Event | Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. MST | luma.com/ev6lk9sk

▶️ Career Paths Into VC | Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. MST | luma.com/6nxark8d

Find Sorenson Impact at Utah Tech Week. February 2-7, 2026.

We are excited to participate in #UtahTechWeek! 🧑‍💻 From February 2 to 7, Utah Tech Week brings together startups, venture capital firms, and community organizations to support the state's tech scene.

New white paper: When Investment Is Good Medicine. The Role of Healthcare in Expanding and Diversifying Impact Investments.

We are pleased to share the new white paper, "When Investment Is Good Medicine," co-authored by Jim Sorenson (Sorenson Impact), Andy McMahon (Health Management Associates), and Nina Tschinkel (Catalyst Opportunity Funds). 💡📑 online.fliphtml5.com/pqqqv/ixwv/#...

#ImpactInvesting #ImpInv #Healthcare

SOCAP26. October 12 - 14, 2026. Chicago.

We've got some BIG news to share: #SOCAP26 is heading to Chicago, October 12-14, 2026 — and Early Bird tickets are now on sale (an $800 savings)! 🎉 Learn more and register now to save: socapglobal.com/event-socap-...

Investing In Nature’s Intangible Benefits: Ecosystem Approaches For Resilience And Impact Leaders working to build a regenerative economy confront a central challenge: reconciling the many diverse benefits of nature with the existing metrics of today’s economy.

Across the economy, leaders are collaborating to explore & assign value to a wider range of benefits of nature, including those intangible benefits that directly impact our human experience. 🌳 Hear from two impact leaders on this critical topic.

#NatureBasedSolutions

Quote from the article reads: Every dollar not spent on adequate behavioral healthcare today is quite possibly several dollars spent elsewhere in the coming years, whether in emergency room visits, police interventions, incarceration, or lost output in the labor market.

By translating patient outcomes into quantifiable socioeconomic impact, a new framework makes visible the returns that are typically overlooked when mental healthcare is treated as a discretionary expense rather than a core public investment. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/sorens...

Happy New Year! From the Sorenson Impact Institute.

Happy New Year from the Sorenson Impact Institute! 🎊 Looking ahead to this year, CEO Katie Macc said: "I’m confident that 2026 will further propel impact investing into mainstream decision-making, and I’m excited to see the progress we make together."

ICYMI: Our December newsletter is here! This edition is packed with actionable insights and resources for the impact community. Explore it here: us11.campaign-archive.com?e=f5e1281f41...

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#ImpactNewsletter #ImpInv

Educating For Impact: Dean Dirks On Purpose, Partnership, And Preparing Responsible Leaders Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business and Professor of Leadership at the University of Utah, is an experienced academic leader, a renowned researcher, and an award-winning professor.

"Dr. Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at @utah.edu, is committed to advancing opportunities for students and alumni to lead with positive impact. 🎓 Read more here.

SOCAP Global 2025 Socially Conscious Gift Guide - SOCAP Global This holiday season, shop the SOCAP25 Socially Conscious Gift Guide to support a social venture and feel good about your holiday shopping.

As you shop for the holiday season, consider gifts from social ventures that are making a measurable difference around the globe. 🎁 We’ve curated a selection of ethically and sustainably made products crafted by entrepreneurs who were part of the SOCAP Conscious Marketplace at #SOCAP25.

At the recent #SOCAP25 conference, CEO Katie Macc moderated a panel that invited participants to reimagine how we define — and invest in — nature’s true worth. 🌳☀️🌊 Read insights from the conversation: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-imp...

#NatureBasedSolutions @socapglobal.bsky.social

Discover how money can make an impact. Enroll in Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTP 2020) Introduction to Impact Investing. Spring Semester 2026.

📢 Attention @utah.edu students! Enroll in "Entrepreneurial Finance Introduction to Impact Investing" to discover how money can make a difference. Learn more and add ENTP 2020 to your spring schedule: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/%20?...

#ImpactInvesting #EntrepreneurialFinance