Impact Investing
Aligning capital with mission to create lasting, scalable impact.
Philanthropy is increasingly embracing impact investing as a powerful way to drive social and economic change. By directing capital toward mission-driven organizations and projects, funders can generate both measurable impact and financial returns—extending the life of their investments and reinvesting in long-term solutions.
Impact investing complements traditional grantmaking by aligning capital with initiatives that support scalable, sustainable progress on issues like affordable housing, community development, and economic equity. Through this initiative, WPN helps members explore strategies, connect with peers, and access tools to integrate mission-aligned investments into their broader philanthropic approach.
The Wisconsin Impact Investing Collaborative (WI3C)
The Wisconsin Impact Investing Collaborative (WI3C) is a collective effort of philanthropic organizations and investors committed to advancing impact investing in Wisconsin. The collaborative aims to mobilize capital to support social enterprises and initiatives that drive meaningful change across the state. WI3C connects investors with high-potential opportunities, builds partnerships, and strengthens the capacity of local organizations to engage in impact investing. By working together, the collaborative amplifies the effectiveness of individual funders and accelerates the positive impact they can have on the communities they serve.