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🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - ANDE South Asia | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship in developing economies. Its members provide essential financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs), driven by the belief that SGBs are key to job creation, sustainable economic growth, and delivering environmental and social benefits. In India, the ANDE chapter focuses on fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by enhancing collaboration, building a strong local network, and co-creating programs and services with its members and the broader sector, solidifying its role as a leading convener for entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE is supporting Prabhav 2024 as the Network Partner. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier bi-annual impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

In this session, we will focus on methods, such as outcome mapping and measurement, theory building and testing, that can help you determine the effectiveness of programme or product designs and how they create an impact. Understanding your designs is critical for enhancing program/product effectiveness, and allows funders and investors to use their funds more costeffectively. We will also discuss the differences and relationships between impact assessment, SROI assessment, and ESG assessment, and other forms of assessment based on certain impact standards.

In this session, we will focus on methods, such as outcome mapping and measurement, theory building and testing, that can help you determine the effectiveness of programme or product designs and how they create an impact. Understanding your designs is critical for enhancing program/product effectiveness, and allows funders and investors to use their funds more costeffectively. We will also discuss the differences and relationships between impact assessment, SROI assessment, and ESG assessment, and other forms of assessment based on certain impact standards.

🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - Arthan | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi Arthan is a social enterprise committed to strengthening the social impact sector ecosystem by helping organizations find the best talent. Their work is particularly focused on critical areas such as gender, climate, water, human capital, and evaluations. Arthan is supporting Prabhav 2024 as the Network Partner. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier biennial impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

For many social enterprises, navigating the intricate landscape of growth and sustainability proves to be a daunting challenge. From securing funding to extending their influence and presence, these organisations often encounter numerous hurdles, particularly in scaling their impact and accessing the necessary capital. In the second piece for our Stories of Impact series, celebrating 10 years of Social Impact Hub, we explore the vital role of tailored capability building programs in supporting social enterprises to grow and prepare for future impact investment: https://lnkd.in/gmm9kuph #socialpurpose #socialimpact #socialentrepreneurs #peopleforpurpose #business4good #impactleaders #socialenterprise #socialchange #socialsustainability #scalingimpact #socialimpacthub #forpurpose #socialequity #environmentalimpact  #sustainability #environmentalsustainability #people4good #SocEnt #SocEntAu #SocialEntrepreneur #ChangeTheGame #Switch2Good #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialInnovation #NotForProfit #Purpose #Funding #ForPurpose #SocialBusiness #Changemakers

🌱💼 Navigating the Spectrum of Social Innovation Investment: A World of Opportunities ➡ Delving into social innovation, It's fascinating the diverse investment options shaping the impact economy. From reinventing public contracts to engaging retail banking customers, the space between traditional investing and philanthropy holds a treasure trove of possibilities. 🚀 Creating New Markets, Attracting Private Capital ➡ Social innovators are crafting entirely new markets, attracting private capital at scale. Beyond one-off grants, philanthropists are identifying and funding nascent social innovators, recognizing that the "purpose" of businesses lies in socially beneficial goods and services. 💡 Philanthropic Impact Investing: Bridging Gaps for Social Enterprises ➡ Philanthropic impact investing plays a crucial role in the lifecycle of social enterprises, helping them overcome pioneer gaps and navigate the challenging "death valley curve." Profit, seen as a condition of achieving purpose, aligns impact-first mentalities with the goals of market-rate investors. 📈 ESG Considerations in Investment Decisions ➡ On the other end of the spectrum, financial products integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are emerging. Stay tuned for insights into three popular strategies reshaping the landscape. Source: IMD Let's explore the dynamic world of social innovation investment together! 🌐✨ #SocialInnovation #ImpactInvesting #ESG #investmentopportunities

"Done well, impact investment can be activism expressed as pioneering commercial leadership." Mainstream business and finance is boring. Not boring in the sense that there aren’t intellectual challenges. But boring because I can’t motivate myself to care, other than to try and help the mainstream business scene be a better of version of itself. Sounds harsh but we really do need grow up about the function of business in society. I did my PhD on #socialentrepreneurship and touched on impact investing because it’s the capital which supports social entrepreneurs. During this a large international NGO working in the poverty alleviation space asked me to help them innovate their business model. Thinking of ways to help this organisation amplify their community development and connect to new sources of capital and impact models, led me to impact investing. The machinery of the private sector is probably the most powerful set of things we’ve ever created. Business has delivered so much in terms of economic development, human flourishing, and poverty alleviation. But it’s not a necessary condition of our economic growth and development to degrade the environment, exploit people, and systemically exclude social groups. So, let’s change that. Impact investment is one opportunity to do business, investment, and the economy differently. That insight led to the formation of Soul Capital. Done well, impact investment can be #activism expressed as pioneering commercial leadership. That’s’ something I can get motivated about. #impactinvesting #investment #socialimpact #environmental #esginvesting

Introducing Our Impact Champion: Florian Kemmerich We are incredibly honored to introduce Florian, who stands as our fifth exemplar of impactful leadership. Knowing him has been a privilege, and his qualities are nothing short of inspiring: *Intelligence: Florian's sharp mind is evident in his strategic insights and innovative solutions. *Humility: Despite his achievements, he remains grounded, always open to learning and growth. *Kindness: His compassion extends beyond the boardroom, touching lives in profound ways. *Focus: With unwavering dedication, he pursues his goals with a clarity that is both admirable and infectious. *Heart: Perhaps most notably, Florian's heart is vast, encompassing a genuine care for the welfare of others. Below, you'll find his reflections on the intricate balance between impact, development, and profit. Listen closely, for his words carry the weight of experience and the warmth of empathy 👇

This! Problem solving initiatives that are community based help to create systemic change and financial capital is one resource that improves the economic mobility of many. Great conversation with TransCap Initiative attendees about investing public and private capital and what big ideas can be accomplished collectively working across regions, demographics and industries. #bethenode #economicdevelopment #impactinvesting #philanthropy #venturecaptial #entrepreneureducation #MakeStartups #workforcedevelopment #systemschange #systemicchange

🌟 Equity Impact Investments: Fueling Growth and Empowering Communities 🌟 As an entrepreneur, understanding equity investments goes beyond Pre-IPOs. Let’s explore how equity impact investments create a broader positive impact: What are equity-impact investments? Private equity impact investments combine financial returns with measurable social or environmental impact. They’re not just about profits; they’re about making a difference. 🌎💡 Why Equity Matters: Equity represents your stake in a company—the proportion of its shares you own. It’s more than numbers; it’s influence. Owning equity means potential capital gains, dividends, and voting rights. 📈🗳️ Equity Impact Goals: Underrepresented Populations: The Equity Impact Investments (EII) program focuses on organizations serving historically underserved groups—urban cores, women, people of color, and more. 🌟 Capacity Building: EII provides training, toolkits, and workshops to enhance economic development practices for 120 organizations across the U.S. 🚀 Trust and Relationships: By consistently delivering value, you build trust and stronger connections with your audience. 💪 Remember, equity isn’t just about financial gains; it’s about impact. Let’s build a world where success benefits everyone! 🌱 #EquityInvestments #ImpactMatters #Entrepreneurship