Impact-First Investing: Matching Capital to Purpose

On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event, in partnership with The Social Finance Institute and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth, on impact-first investing.

Impact-first investments seek the highest possible social impact, while aiming to preserve capital and deliver a modest financial return. Speakers will discuss the considerations involved when matching the means of investment to a particular challenge. The program will also feature a demonstration of a new tool to measure the potential impact and financial implications of incorporating impact-first investments into charitable giving strategies.

The event will be of interest to investors, academics, and leaders in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Audience

This event is open to the public.

Media

This event will be open to the media. All remarks are on the record, with the recording to be made available afterwards. Media who wish to attend must register by contacting Ellen Simon at  Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org. 

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Location

This is a hybrid event.