Giving Compass' Take:

• Responsible investing and donations aren't just creating positive impact: It’s been shown to create better long-term performance, and improve cashflow. Eighty-two percent of investors would be more likely to work with an advisor who could give them competitive returns from responsible investments.

• How can funders ensure that their donations are being adequately invested towards bettering our world and communities? 

• Learn more about how to properly impact invest. 

At the heart of all financial investments is a simple question. Will this make money? Today, finding that answer starts with an even more ambitious inquiry: What does this investment do for our world?

A future where responsible investing will no longer be seen as an alternative investment approach, but as the standard.

Evaluating financial products has historically meant looking at criteria like yields, ratings, and liquidity. But that evaluation is turning outwards, asking how much good an investment can bring to areas like the health of our environment and local community. Research shows that, more often than not, a meaningful social return and a high financial one go hand in hand.

Read the full article on meaningful financial investments at The Atlantic.