Starting a local investment fund is a long-term endeavor. It takes time, planning, and a committed team of forward-thinking community builders. While the expertise, networks, and other …

A successful community investment fund benefits investors and the community, through a positive rate of return and an influx of non-extractive capital to local businesses and development …

Sep 26, 2023 · Community investing (or CI) refers to investing that supports the local community. It is a form of socially responsible investment that allows you to contribute to community …

Welcome to our resource area for community organizers—nonprofit leaders, economic development professionals, and government officials—and those looking to create aggregated …

Community investments have high impact because investor money can reach borrowers who are most in need of funds to strengthen their communities. If you're trying to grow your wealth …

Jun 30, 2022 · Community investing is the practice of allocating capital to low-income communities. It is typically achieved through various financial intermediaries and investment …

May 23, 2023 · Community investing refers to the practice of directing capital to underserved communities, supporting local businesses, and promoting social and environmental initiatives. …

In our view, a community-friendly investment fund has three essential characteristics: Local sourcing: Capital for a community investment fund should come from the people living in the …

Community investing is a strategic approach of contributing funds to projects and businesses that aim to develop facilities, resources, and opportunities for underserved or low-income …

Community investment vehicles, or CIVs, are hyperlocal, democratically governed mechanisms that allow for residents to direct their own money into their own neighborhoods.