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December 2023: Join us for our Health Investors Winter Gathering and the MIE 2024 National Conference!
MIE’s Health Investors Winter Gathering: Growing and Refreshing Your Impact Investing Program
9:45-11 a.m. PST / 12:45-2 p.m. EST
Wednesday, Jan. 17
For the 2024 kickoff of MIE’s Health Investors group, join your fellow impact investors in health to meet and welcome new health foundation members, catch up with your acquaintances making impact investments in health, and learn more in-depth about one member’s journey to invest in the most impactful ways for and with the communities they care about.
This call will feature an informal conversation with Rachel Ryan, general counsel of Dogwood Health Trust (DHT) and her colleagues, who will share their stories of DHT’s impact investing journey, including identifying ways to double down on their mission using a variety of investment tools, their past mission-driven investments, and their efforts to strategically plan the next evolutions of their impact investing program. Rachel will be joined by author, researcher, and consultant Patrick Briaud, of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, who has supported DHT in this ongoing work.
MIE members should log in to register for the events above. If you are having trouble with logging in, please contact Madeline Kraft. If you are not a member of MIE and would like to attend, please inquire at [email protected]. If there are additional topics that you would like to cover, please emailZineb Touzani or Melanie Audette.
Save the date! MIE’s Communications Interest Group Gathering
10-11 a.m. PST / 1-2 p.m. EST
Feb. 29 (Leap Day!)
MIE's Communications Interest Group is a platform for communications-oriented professionals to gather, build community, exchange resources, and have productive discussions that leverage our collective talents to continue building the field of impact investing. Led by Jennifer Trivelli, MIE's Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, each gathering is informal as we connect, exchange information and learn together. All are welcome, but the discussions are geared for communications, marketing, and creative professionals, broadly defined.
Attend One of the Most Anticipated Events for Impact Investors in Philanthropy
Get ready to immerse yourself in philanthropic impact investing at the Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) 2024 National Conference set for May 7-9 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. This event promises to be a game-changer for philanthropic impact investors and their partners.
Our valued MIE members enjoy access to registration with discounted pricing. Secure your spot before Jan. 19, 2024, to take advantage of our early registration rate. If you’re not a current member, please contact Obi Asiama to inquire about MIE membership.
Why Attend?
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of one of the most anticipated events in impact investing this year. The MIE 2024 National Conference is not just an event; it's a transformative and inspirational experience. Join us as we come together to explore and celebrate the unique role of philanthropy in impact investing and drive positive change. Registration is now open to all MIE members and also non-member foundations.
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In Case You Missed It
MIE's Open Mic on Investing in Climate Equity
Members came together on Dec. 13 to discuss how impact investors can contribute to climate adaptation efforts to enhance resilience in vulnerable communities. Sparks from Visa Foundation and Blue Orchard/Schroders shared valuable insights, resources, and best practices. Topics discussed include investment opportunities in climate insurance, turning to private solutions in disaster responses, targeting beneficiaries in poor and vulnerable communities, and leveraging technology for climate adaptation in emerging markets.
This call highlighted the importance of climate mitigation and adaptation as a proactive response to climate change. Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage with the MIE network in future Open Mic sessions.
It’s that special time of year! Time to renew your MIE membership. MIE members enjoy a number of benefits, including first access to National Conference registration and discounted ticket prices. We understand each of our members have unique budgeting calendars, so 2024 renewals can be submitted in either 2023 or 2024. Renewals are requested by Jan. 31, 2024, and the deadline for all membership renewals is March 1, 2024.
Existing members should have received detailed information on how to renew your membership. Please contact Madeline Kraft if you have any questions.
