community-development
Community Finance | December 20, 2022
Treasury investments in CDFIs pave the way for strong impact and financial returns
Almost two years ago, we mourned what appeared to be a lost opportunity for community lenders and impact investors. We were wrong! ECIP …
CNote co-founder and CEO Cat Berman | Photo by CNote.
Corporate Impact | September 20, 2022
CNote raises nearly $7.3 million to tap corporate cash for community development
ImpactAlpha, September 20 — CNote has raised $7.3 million to expand its network of more than 2,000 CDFIs, low-income designated credit unions and …
Inclusive Economy | June 7, 2022
One Percent for America: How simple, low-cost loans can clear a barrier to citizenship
Those newly naturalized Americans in the stirring pictures of immigrants from all over the world taking the Oath of Citizenship – every one of …
Features | December 4, 2019
‘Neighborhood investment company’ helps Los Angeles residents buy back the block
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 4, 2019 – Real estate shapes our cities and neighborhoods. And capital shapes real estate. A new model that enables local …
community-development | November 13, 2019
Leveraged buyout funds help businesses convert to worker-ownership
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 13 – The widening wealth gap has sparked interest in worker ownership models that can build individual and community wealth. Across …
Beats | October 3, 2018
Reinvestment Fund taps capital market to raise $76 million for ‘impact investment bond’
Public bond markets are becoming a reliable new source of capital for community development financial institutions that lend to low-income communities. A successful …