Money + Meaning

Feb 19 2025 98 ep. 43 mins 52

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Money + Meaning highlights the stories of innovators in our community who are leveraging the power of capital markets to create a more just and sustainable economy. We expand the conversation around impact investing and explore strategies to finance and support social change.

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A Roadmap to 100% Mission-Aligned Investing at a Global Social Enterprise

Feb 19 2025 59 mins

This episode of Money + Meaning features leaders from World Education Services, a global social enterprise committed to 100% mission-aligned investing. Tune in to hear lessons learned, milestones, and how the bold decision aims to reinforce the organization’s approach to impact.

Transforming Climate Capital for a Planet in Crisis

Jan 20 2025 63 mins

Recorded at SOCAP24, this discussion features leaders in the field who offer a comprehensive overview of the climate capital landscape and share how they are working to transform economic systems to be in harmony with the planet.

How Employee Ownership Drives Equity, Resilience, and Impact

Dec 12 2024 66 mins

This episode of Money + Meaning showcases the potential that shared business ownership holds to benefit stakeholders and drive systems change. Recorded at SOCAP24, the conversation features experts in the field who discuss the role that investors can play in supporting employee ownership models and how shared ownership helps build more resilient, equitable, and profitable businesse

What Not to Miss at SOCAP24: Connecting for Impact

Oct 17 2024 38 mins

What can you expect at SOCAP24? Three full days of networking and learning infused with the spirit of community, the power of connection, and the magic of serendipity—all with the goal of facilitating capital flow for impact. In a new episode of the Money + Meaning podcast, members of the SOCAP Global team share a look at what’s in store at SOCAP24!

De-Risking Investments Through Philanthropy: A Real-Life Peek Behind the Scenes

Sep 19 2024 59 mins

Philanthropic funding can serve as a tool to reduce risks in blended finance projects and attract more private investment for sustainable development. As part of a collaborative approach, grants and project financing help innovative opportunities become investment-ready and take steps toward impact at scale. A new episode of Money and Meaning features a conversation recorded at

A Closer Look at Participatory Investment Decisions

Aug 15 2024 59 mins

Explore the advantages of centering community voices in the investment decision process. In this conversation, learn about new models of participatory investment that are helping to build a more inclusive and effective impact investing community. By giving entrepreneurs and grassroots communities a voice and vote in investment decisions, practitioners are centering community voices

Cross-Sector Collaboration Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis

Jul 22 2024 81 mins

A new Money + Meaning episode features leaders in healthcare and finance who discuss the widespread housing crisis and how they’re partnering and innovating to expand the housing stock and provide wraparound services for social and financial impact.

Trust-Based Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Impact Investment

Jun 20 2024 51 mins

By shifting to a more just and inclusive approach to philanthropy, funders can help support the development and scaling of more sustainable social enterprises and build long-term impact. It’s an approach that reimages philanthropy by developing trust-based relationships that better center the experiences of community groups on the frontlines of social and environmental challenges

How SOCAP Partnerships Work for Impact

May 20 2024 24 mins

SOCAP’s annual convening serves as a springboard for ongoing collaboration and conversation, and partnerships are integral to amplifying the event’s impact and reach. In a new Money + Meaning podcast, Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter and Tova Lobatz of SOCAP Global discuss the pivotal role of SOCAP partnerships, their contribution to event content, and how SOCAP works with partners t

Supporting the Frontlines of Climate Justice: Funding Early and Funding Big

Apr 11 2024 78 mins

By re-examining traditional methods of investing and funding, foundations and endowments are working with partners to connect capital with communities most affected by the climate crisis. This path helps center the voices of people in frontline communities who are most familiar with the challenges and addresses social and environmental impacts, from pollution to health inequity to