From large financial institutions to the world’s most influential philanthropic foundations, impact investing has emerged as powerful tool for social change, and a decisive point of attraction for the next generation. Building on this momentum, LAVAN’s newly launched Impact Investor Fellowship brings together a select group of 28 Jewish leaders committed to aligning their individual and communal assets with their values.

Demonstrating the broad relevance of impact investing for the Jewish community, the Fellowship has drawn leaders from fields spanning government, philanthropy, social change, tech, entertainment, and finance. These individuals are seeking to make a positive impact using not only their own assets, but also those of the organizations, synagogues, and philanthropic foundations they influence.

“Like many members of my generation, I want to make sure that my investments are true to what I believe in”, says Jonah Mink, MD, a member of the Schusterman ROI Community and one of the co-creators of the Fellowship. “I’ve been looking for a way to learn about impact investing for many years, and the opportunity to do so among a cohort of Jewish leaders and within a framework of Jewish learning makes the process all the more meaningful.”

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