Impact Investors in Philanthropy Convene for MIE’s Mission Investing Institute in Atlanta, May 5–7
By Matt Onek, President & CEO, Mission Investors Exchange
As impact investing continues to gain momentum across philanthropy, I’m thrilled that Mission Investors Exchange’s 2025 Mission Investing Institute is sold out and set to take place in Atlanta May 5–7. This year’s Institute comes at a critical moment, when foundations and mission-driven investors need to think creatively about all the tools in their toolkits. We must redouble our efforts to support our investees and partners who are being challenged every day. That’s why we are so excited to convene a dynamic group of changemakers in Atlanta and incredibly grateful for the energy and expertise of our speakers, site hosts, and sponsors.
Hosted at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, the Institute provides an immersive, interactive training that will bring together philanthropic professionals from across the country to build skills, deepen connections, and explore real-world impact.
As impact investing continues to gain momentum across philanthropy, I’m thrilled that Mission Investors Exchange’s 2025 Mission Investing Institute is sold out and set to take place in Atlanta May 5–7. This year’s Institute comes at a critical moment, when foundations and mission-driven investors need to think creatively about all the tools in their toolkits. We must redouble our efforts to support our investees and partners who are being challenged every day. That’s why we are so excited to convene a dynamic group of changemakers in Atlanta and incredibly grateful for the energy and expertise of our speakers, site hosts, and sponsors.
Hosted at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, the Institute provides an immersive, interactive training that will bring together philanthropic professionals from across the country to build skills, deepen connections, and explore real-world impact.
Program Highlights
Tailored for foundation staff, trustees, and others newer to the field, the Institute is designed to help participants move from learning to action. Together, we will explore practical approaches to:
- Constructing a high-impact, mission-aligned portfolio
- Conducting due diligence and structuring investments
- Measuring social and financial returns
- Navigating legal, operational, and governance challenges
Following our virtual kick off April 29th, participants convene in Atlanta on May 5th for an “Impact in Action” site visit hosted by Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs. The following two days are filled with workshops, case studies, panel discussions, and a fireside chat.
Our speakers include an outstanding group of leaders from across philanthropy and impact investing, including:
Our speakers include an outstanding group of leaders from across philanthropy and impact investing, including:
- Tina Castro, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Avivar Capital
- Mark Constantine, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Community Investment, Dogwood Health Trust
- Flozell Daniels, Jr., CEO, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
- Erika Seth Davies, CEO, Rhia Ventures
- Aifuwa Ehigiator, Investment Officer, PRI, The California Endowment
- Sydney England, Executive Director, Georgia Social Impact Collaborative
- Frank Fernandez, President & CEO, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Bert Feuss, Senior Advisor, Community Capital Advisors
- Rodney Foxworth, Co-Founder, Worthmore
- Meredith Freeman, Director of Alignment and Impact Investing, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
- Sydney Hulebak, Impact Investment Manager, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Tomer Inbar, Partner, Morgan Lewis
- Tracy Kartye, Director, Impact Investments, Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Cynthia Muller, Director, Mission Investments, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Jane Reisman, Ph.D., impact measurement expert
- George Suttles, Executive Director, Commonfund Institute
- Megan Walsh Thompson, Mission Investments Officer, Ford Foundation
- Danielle Torain, Founder & Principal, Torain Advisory
- Janelle Williams, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO, Kindred Futures
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
This experience wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Looking Ahead - MIE’s 2026 National Conference
This year’s Institute also sets the stage for our 2026 National Conference, which will bring the broader MIE community back to Atlanta next April and showcase the region’s vibrant impact ecosystem. We look forward to continuing on this important journey together and to shaping the future of mission-driven investing.
