Overview
The ImPact is a global nonprofit membership community established in 2014 that brings together families, family offices, foundations and related entities committed to aligning their capital with values that generate measurable social and environmental impact. It operates as a registered 501(c)(3) organisation focused on advancing the practice of impact investing and supporting its members in designing and implementing impact-focused investment strategies.
Mission and focus areas
The main goal of The ImPact is to help families make more effective impact investments that contribute to positive outcomes alongside financial results. Its core activities include fostering peer-to-peer learning, facilitating collaboration among members and producing insights and resources that deepen understanding of impact investing strategies. The organisation emphasises the intentional deployment of capital to address social and environmental challenges, reflecting broader sustainable finance principles and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions. Through its work, The ImPact contributes to the growth of the impact investing field by encouraging measurable impact and knowledge sharing.
Structure and governance
The ImPact operates with a leadership structure that includes named founders and team members, and it is supported by an active global community of members. Its governance framework is designed around facilitating member engagement and collaborative initiatives rather than corporate hierarchy. The organisation convenes global summits, regional gatherings and working groups to bring its members together. Partnerships with research institutions and impact-focused entities enhance its capacity to produce relevant resources and extend its reach within the impact investing ecosystem.
Programs and offerings
The ImPact provides a range of programmes and outputs aimed at advancing impact investing practice. These include research reports, case studies, primers on thematic topics such as gender lens investing, and practical guides for families and practitioners navigating impact strategies. Its ImPact Lab incubates innovative initiatives developed by members, supporting experimentation and the creation of collaborative impact finance models. The organisation also offers public insights and tools to help investors refine their impact approaches, supporting both novice and experienced practitioners in the field.
Why we exist
Our Purpose is to improve the probability and pace of solving social problems by increasing the flow of capital to investments generating measurable impact. Our Mission is to help families make more impact investments more effectively.
