Giving Compass' Take:

· Ryan Honeyman, partner at LIFT Economy, talks with Jed Emerson about the capital purpose behind impact investing and creating a long-term financial legacy. 

· Impact investing has increased in popularity in recent years. Can impact investing help you reach your philanthropic goals?

· Learn more about the basics of impact investing. 

Originator of the concepts of blended value and total portfolio management, Jed Emerson has extensive experience leading, staffing and advising funds, firms, social ventures and foundations pursuing financial performance with social and environmental impact.

In addition to his writing, Emerson focuses on working with families and exploring how to ensure a long-term legacy by managing their full net worth for impact. He also advises investment firms on the implications of an impact investing framework for their practice.

Emerson is an internationally recognized thought leader in impact investing, social entrepreneurship and strategic philanthropy. He has played founder roles with some of the nation’s leading venture philanthropy, community venture capital and social enterprises.

Read the full article about creating a financial legacy by Andrew Baskin at B the Change.