April 20, 2026
Impact investing often focuses on scale, efficiency, and institutional capital. Yet many of the investments with the greatest potential to strengthen local economies remain inaccessible to individual investors and disconnected from the communities they are intended to benefit.
In a recent article for ImpactAlpha, I explore the role community investment can play within impact investing portfolios and why community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are uniquely positioned to connect investors with place-based opportunities. The piece examines the growth of community investment offerings, the importance of patient capital, and the opportunity to align financial returns with local impact.
One question continues to guide my thinking: How can we make community investment a more visible and accessible part of the impact investing landscape?
Subscribers can read the full article in ImpactAlpha.