Program-Related Investments a key tool for impact investors

More and more, donors are seeking to align their investing values with their giving intent. Contributing author
Bruce DeBoskey explores the merits and methods of impact investing.

By: Bruce DeBoskey, Philanthropic Strategist

Increasingly, charitable donors are interested in "impact investing" with their philanthropically committed capital. They seek more creative ways to align their investments with their missions.


Earlier this year, in "All investing is impact investing," I discussed the growing recognition that grants and investments can generate both financial returns and social impact. In this column, I expand on this popular topic.

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Source | Planned Giving Design Center 

Strategic Giving: 5 steps to get the most bang from your philanthropic buck

From Planned Giving Design Center author Bruce DeBoskey provides specific ideas on how to give more effectively.


Following these five key steps will help you get the most "bang" for your philanthropic buck.


1. Engage family and determine the reasons for giving.
People engage in philanthropy for many valid reasons — including
gratitude, theology, altruism, recognition, influence, tradition, tax
planning, legacy creation, passing values to the next generation, social
pressures and guilt. Engaging family members across the generations in
meaningful discussions about what motivates your giving is an essential
first step to developing a strategic giving plan.


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Strategic Giving: 5 steps to get the most bang from your philanthropic buck