Introducing BII’s new Development Director, Ellie Brown
Ellie is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning the nonprofit, fine art, communications, and education sectors. Notably, as the Executive Director of DESIGNxRI, she...
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Introducing our 2023 Emerging Fund Manager Cohort!
This summer (May-August), we hosted our third emerging fund manager cohort program with 13 participants representing eight place-based funds in six cities. A majority of this cohort proudly...
Nonprofits as impact investors: Aligning our finances with our mission
In a new op-ed in Boston Business Journal, BII CEO Betty Francisco and Eric Leslie, founder and lead organizer of Union Capital Boston, discuss how investing in an impact fund that is aligned with...
Impact Story: Building community power through real estate
Amid rapid gentrification, the East Boston Neighborhood Trust is a game-changer, keeping 114 units permanently affordable and community-controlled. In a new article for Impact Entrepreneur, BII...
Impact Story: A community of practice for emerging fund managers
Y. Elaine Rasmussen, founder of the ConnectUP! Institute and a member of BII's inaugural cohort of emerging fund managers. Black girl magic is great, but it has its limits. Being strong,...
Impact Story: Fair pay without tips at Roundhead Brewing
By adopting an administrative fee, the brewery can pay a living wage and ensure greater equity across the team.
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