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R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund is proud to announce the recipients of its Market Development Grant Program for 2023.  The program supports artisan enterprises with a clear mission to increase incomes to underserved communities, preserve traditional craft techniques, and...

London, UK Catalyst 2030, the global movement of people and organisations that are powering systems change, announced the winners of the Catalyst 2030 Awards for Systemic Change 2023 at Spencer House in London, UK today. The global awards ceremony, hosted by renowned...

For immediate release New Benchmark Shows Impact Investments in Energy Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) While Boosting Energy Production    The new energy impact performance benchmark from the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) provides insights on impact...

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London, UK - Catalyst 2030, a leading movement in the global social innovation ecosystem, will launch the inaugural Global Social Innovation Day on 8 November 2023. This annual collective impact event is a dedicated celebration of social innovators worldwide. The...

Impact Entrepreneur is an Official Nominator for the world's largest environmental prize

ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND IMPACT: THE CONDITIONS FOR A NECESSARY SHIFT TOWARDS A PROFITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL SYSTEM On September 5th, Convergences launched its 3rd Impact Finance Barometer, entitled "The financial system, economic players and territories: How...

Oct 2. 2023 San Diego, CA Benefunder has acquired Impactly, an industry leading family office and foundation management system. We are happy to share that the transaction is final, the team and platform are now part of Benefunder, and the technology and services are...

1 October 2023 For immediate publication Catalyst 2030 Awards 2023 celebrate systems change allies - Finalists announcement. Catalyst 2030 cordially invites you to celebrate the recipients of the 2023 awards, our allies who are shaping new global narratives on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Bahamas Prime Minister Unveils Innovative Climate Financing Plan at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 New York, New York – September 18, 2023. – The Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, announced an ambitious three-year...

New York, United States / Geneva, Switzerland – 20 September, 2023 - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a landmark Statement of Intent, signaling their commitment to the role of...

Sorenson Impact Center Celebrates Advancement to Institute Status The Sorenson Impact Center at the University of Utah, is now the Sorenson Impact Institute SALT LAKE CITY - The Sorenson Impact Center today announced its prestigious advancement as the newest Institute...

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R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund, an initiative of Realize Impact and Sprout Enterprise®, announced that the fund has invested in Loomers India Private Ltd, a social enterprise based in India, operating the brand platform Karghewale and empowering emerging artisan entrepreneurs...

Pilot Programme delivers high quality coaching to Sankalp Awards winners Executive coaching for social entrepreneurs an opportunity to reflect on leadership challenges and chart a path to individual and organizational growth Next phase focuses on training local...

Miller Center Invest, a funding vehicle designed to unlock and catalyze capital for social enterprises in the Miller Center community, announced its first two investments. Funding specifically targers women and local leaders typically left behind in the impact...

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R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund, an initiative of Realize Impact and Sprout Enterprise®, announced that the fund has joined Beneficial Returns, an impact investment manager, in an investment to improve the lives of rural Mexicans through community-built housing and...

The Conscious Business Institute and Ubiquity University are announcing the globally first graduate programs in Conscious Business. Foundation for both Masters in Conscious Business and PhD in Conscious Business is the Conscious Business Institute Master Program, the...

The Du Xhil – San Bartolo Yautepec textile collection launches April 28 and 29 at a pop up sale and exhibition at El Diablo y La Sandia Boca del Monte in the historical center of the city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. The textiles have been handwoven by 24 Zapotec...

Miller Center & AlphaMundi Foundation Partner Up

Upstart Co-Lab is proud to release its 2022 Impact Report, detailing investments closed by the Upstart Co-Lab Member Community from 2020 through 1Q2023.  Investments profiled in this report include: Colorado Enterprise Fund Community Investment Management Honeycomb...

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Catalyst 2030 supports the launch of the first Impact Business Accelerator program in Ukraine at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Davos, Switzerland (19 January 2023) – Impact Force yesterday hosted a conversation with global and Ukrainian private...

Impact Entrepreneur is no longer accepting applications for nomination consideration for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2022. Impact Entrepreneur is an Official Nominator for the Earthshot Prize. The Earthshot Prize is centrered around five ‘Earthshots’ – simple but...