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Join Us for a Deep Dive on Deals
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12:30-2 p.m. PT/3:30-5 p.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 13
Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) is pleased to present a “Deep Dive on Deals” session highlighting The Kresge Foundation’s investment in the Reinvestment Fund’s HBCU Brilliance Initiative. HBCU Brilliance creates opportunities for students, stimulates economic growth, and strengthens the vibrant communities surrounding these institutions. This program will explore the investment structure and terms; due diligence and underwriting; challenges, opportunities, and learnings; the importance of partnership within this deal; and much more. We welcome all MIE members to join this moderated conversation with The Kresge Foundation where we’ll uncover the details of this exciting deal.
Speakers Include:
- Erika Brice, Social Investment Officer, The Kresge Foundation
- Tim Gillespie, Treasurer, Reinvestment Fund
- Ashley Johnson, Program Officer, The Kresge Foundation
- Damien Wilson, Senior Director of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative, Reinvestment Fund
- Katheryn Witt, Director, Program Content, MIE (Moderator)
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Join Us for Upcoming Member Gatherings
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Our gatherings provide a space for MIE members and invited guests to build community, share strategic insights, and explore innovative practices in an informal, interactive setting.
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Join Us for the 2025 Mission Investing Institute
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As MIE’s signature introductory learning program, our Mission Investing Institute is designed to help philanthropy professionals get started in impact investing or advance their practice.
The Institute will take place from May 5-7 at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta. It will also include an introductory session taking place virtually on April 29 and an optional visit to an impact investment site in Atlanta on May 5. Institute sessions will provide philanthropy professionals with best practices to develop the strategy and capacity for an effective mission-aligned investing program. Participants should expect an action-oriented, interactive learning environment, with space to workshop organizational solutions, apply learnings, and network with fellow philanthropy and finance practitioners.
Announced Speakers Include:
- Flozell Daniels, Jr., CEO, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
- Erika Seth Davies, CEO, Rhia Ventures
- Frank Fernandez, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Tracy Kartye, Director of Social Investments, Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Cynthia Muller, Director of Mission Investment, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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MIE members should log in to register for the events above. If you have questions or challenges with registration, topic suggestions, or if you are not an MIE member but would like to attend, please contact Madeline Moerk for the member gatherings and Mark Bernstiel for the Deep Dive on Deals and the Institute.
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Stay connected with the MIE team as we travel to various meetings and conferences across the country. We'd love to see you in person, engage in insightful discussions, and explore new collaborations. Mark your calendar, and reach out to Zineb Touzani to set up a meeting.
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Check out recent blog posts on the MIE website from experts across the field of philanthropic impact investing.
- Unlocking the Entire Endowment for Impact, Sam Gill, Doris Duke Foundation, Dec. 2024
- Investing in Rural Communities and the U.S. South, Kenya Davenport, Southern Bancorp Community Partners; Justin Fier, Timberland Investment Resources; and Javon Dobbs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Dec. 2024
- Philanthropy’s Role in Responsible Adoption of AI, Anju Suresh, Glenmede, and Rei Tran, Ford Foundation, Dec. 2024
- Engaging Investment Committees and Boards in Advancing Impact: Takeaways from the Jessie Ball and Dupont Fund, Mari Kuraishi, Jan. 2025
- Why Social Impact Investing Is the Future of Philanthropy, Hala Hanna, MIT Solve, Jan. 2025
- Debunking the Myths of Impact Investing from DAFs, Mike Silvestri, Social Finance, Feb. 2025
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE HAPPENING NOW
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| It’s time to renew your MIE membership! Our members enjoy a number of benefits, including first access and discounted ticket prices to a host of events and programs as well as exclusive offerings, member gatherings, and other opportunities. The deadline for all renewals is March 1, 2025. |
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