In the spirit of learning from intentional innovation, Barra is working to build the field of impact investors in the region, particularly peer philanthropic institutions. By sharing resources that have informed our journey, we hope to help Philadelphia-area foundations learn about and engage in impact investing.
Articles from SSIR focusing on impact investing
Articles and resources from the Center philanthropy and investing strategies
A comprehensive guide and set of resources on impact investing and program-related investments
Panel discussion about models for advancing mission-alignment, integrating impact investing, and incorporating racial equity in endowment practices
An assessment of the impact investing ecosystem in the Philadelphia area
A look at Philanthropy Network’s Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort that creates space for leaders to learn, connect and lead change using a racial equity lens
Advice for investing in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and supporting local social enterprise
Barra Foundation President Kristina Wahl’s take on using early-stage capital to reimagine change in the Greater Philadelphia region
An artist collective in a historically redlined community with unequal access to capital carefully chooses its investors, including The Barra Foundation
How the Foundation reaps financial gains from investments that contradict its charitable work
Leveraging community resources to create lasting change
Program-Related Investments are another way to support transformative work
An in-depth case study about Barra’s PRI in New Day Chester
The leading impact investing network for foundations, philanthropic asset owners, and their partners
The global champion of impact investing, dedicated to increasing its scale and effectiveness
A financial and impact investing firm empowering purpose-driven organizations to drive positive impact in their communities
A national nonprofit consultancy and mission-driven investment advisory firm
A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to growing the impact investing ecosystem in the Greater Philadelphia region