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This Fund Sees The Trees—And The Forest

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Ecotrust Forest Management's funds invest by putting a focus not just on timber but on entire forest ecosystems, going as far as finding markets for the wild mushrooms that grow on its land.

In Seattle, Rich Buy Their Own Cops

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In one rich Seattle neighborhood, residents pay an annual fee of $575 that mostly pays for extra patrols by off-duty cops and private security guards.

Kristof: Impact Investors Need To Focus On Mission

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New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof says impact investors need to accept the fact that doing environmental or social good may come with a cost: reduced investment performance.

Foundations Flex Lobbying Muscle

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Some charitable organizations are finding that a c4 organization is an ideal vehicle for leveraging their social impact.

Web Site Matches Ag Deals With Rich 'Crowd'

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Agfunder, a new crowd-funding platform, has opened up the world of agricultural investing to wealthy individual investors.

Shining A Light On An Impact Investing Niche

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A new Web portal offers advisors and investors a clearer entry into the world of community development finance institutions (CDFIs).

Angel Investors Rethink Exit Strategies

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Angel investors make money by selling the companies they invest in. But what happens when nobody wants to buy?

Grassroots Investing

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CDFIs make impact investments aimed at propping up the residents and businesses of local communities.

SRI Pioneer Launches SMA For Wealthy Investors

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The Nia Global Solutions separately managed account invests in narrowly focused firms whose sole purpose is to solve intractable environmental or social problems.

Buffett’s Son Has Plan To Save U.S. Farms

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Howard G. Buffett says better soil conservation can ensure sufficient food production far into the future.

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