We are thrilled to return to #ClimateWeekNYC to host the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit! This convening on Sept. 23 will bring together some of the foremost experts in the field from across public & private sectors. 🌎 Learn more & express interest in attending here.

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A full-day innovative nature finance convening hosted by the Sorenson Impact Institute. Nature underwrites the global economy, yet the investments protecting,…

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We're seeking two student interns to support our Marketing and Communications team! 🎓 Marketing & Communications Intern: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/... 🎓 Research & Strategic Initiatives Intern: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/...

Ready for your next career in impact? We're hiring for two full-time roles! 💡 Manager, Impact Finance 💡 Senior Associate, Venture Capital Learn more and apply here, or share these opportunities with your network: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/careers/?utm...

We are excited to spotlight Lindsay Richards, an alumna of the Institute’s student program and a current mentor in our mentorship program. 💡🎓 Lindsay was part of the Accordion Partners team for 5 years, and is gearing up to begin her MBA at The Wharton School.

We are pleased to share a new project, the "Aging Investing Roadmap," that we created with Next50. The roadmap is a toolkit to help direct capital toward scalable solutions and integrate aging considerations into long-term investment strategies. Read more!

An Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight: Developing An Aging Investing Roadmap

Next50 and the Sorenson Impact Institute designed a toolkit to guide investors in deploying capital towards scalable solutions for a growing population of older adults.

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"The more investors we can have that represent the scope of what our society actually looks like, I think the better off venture will be." Hear from Lis Green, Director of Impact Investing, in a recent Utah Business article.

Women investors in venture capital: When women invest, women get funded

More women are entering venture capital across the state, but leadership roles, investor access and funding outcomes show how far gender parity still has to go.

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Meet Valentin Olivry, Director of Impact Finance! 👋 In his role, Valentin works to bridge the gap between private capital and social and environmental needs. Learn more about our work in #ImpactFinance: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/impact-finan...

We are pleased to offer the course “Social Impact Strategy and Innovation” in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business at @utah.edu. Add it to your fall 2026 schedule or share this opportunity! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/?utm...

The Institute developed an impact measurement and management framework for SustainEnergyFinance (SEF), Utah’s #GreenBank, to prove the financial viability of green projects. 💡 Read more on @forbes.com.

Funding The Clean Energy Economy For A Healthier, More Resilient Utah

How a foundation of data helps drive investment in clean energy and why the transition to clean energy is key to a better future for Utah families.

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👋 Our Venture Capital & Impact Investing team is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Salt Lake City-based venture investing and student training program. 🔗 Learn more and apply here, or share this opportunity with your network! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/careers/?utm...

In partnership with our Student Program, Global Impact Leader Laurie Spengler is teaching the new course, “Entrepreneurial Finance: Introduction to Impact Investing.” In this Q&A, Laurie discusses the course and what makes it valuable for business students and the field of #ImpactInvesting.

Empowering The Next Generation Of Impact Leaders

Laurie Spengler discusses her new impact investing course and what makes it valuable for business students, the University of Utah, and the field of impact investing.

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In this Q&A, @marknewberg.bsky.social shares the decision-making lens he advises impact leaders to use in today’s volatile business environment, the role impact investing needs to play in the current ecosystem, and why community convenings are critical to the growth of the impact field.

Leading From Your North Star in Times of Uncertainty With Mark Newberg

Mark Newberg shares the decision-making lens he advises impact leaders to use in today’s volatile business environment.

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Meet Alan Lo, a manager on our Impact Finance team! 👋💡 In his role, Alan helps purpose-driven organizations connect with mission-aligned capital. Meet the rest of our team: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-tea...

👋💬 Did you miss our recent informational session about the Collaboration Fund RFP? The recording is now available! Watch it here.

Funding for Strategic Collaboration in the Impact Investing Sector: A Live Q&A Addressing Inquiries about the $1M Collaboration Fund - Sorenson Impact Institute

Katie Macc of the Sorenson Impact Institute and Margot Brandenburg of Ford Foundation Answer Questions About the Collaboration Fund The impact investing movement’s impressive scale in recent years…

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This week, Sorenson Impact Advisory, part of the Sorenson Impact Group, announced the addition of six professionals from Align Impact, a Denver-based impact advisory firm. Learn more: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20... #ImpInv #ImpactInvesting #ImpactAdvisory

We are pleased to offer the course “Social Impact Strategy and Innovation” in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Add it to your fall 2026 schedule (STRAT 5100 / STRAT 6100) or share this opportunity! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/?utm...

Proudly housed at the Impact and Prosperity Epicenter at the University of Utahʼs David Eccles School of Business, we are a team of expert practitioners with a mission to expand the market for impact.💡

📢 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...

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.

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.

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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.

Impact Investing Trends Report

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

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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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. Learn more about our work in IMM: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/impact-measu...

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.

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.

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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/...

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.

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.

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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/...

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

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.

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