Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem

Official Twitter of the Impact Investing Ecosystem in the Twin Cities. #ImpInv #SocEnt brought to you by @BushFoundation @ImpactHubMSP @Cogent_PBC

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

@Cogent_PBC It looks so good!

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

Congratulations to @Cogent_PBC on their new brand and website! Check it out! #cogentconsultingpbc #dogoodwell #impinv

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

The big day is here🎊

The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived. Our new brand is up, and our website is live! We hope you love it as much as we do ✨

Check it out here 👇
https://t.co/YlffzoUjQq

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

This is amazing! If you work for a foundation and want to learn more about Impact Investing, check out Cogent U.

When you register you get a consultation with one of @Cogent_PBC Impact Investing experts.

Click below to register! #impinv #impactinvesting #Socialimpact

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Want to chat with two impact investing experts with over 20+ years of experience?

Yes? Then sign up for Cogent U. When you register for all three sessions, you receive a consultation with one of our experts! Sign up today. Spots are limited!
https://t.co/9qdd0X7nH9
#impvinv

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

With Election Day quickly approaching, we are reminding everyone to ensure they are registered to vote!

Your voice, your vote matters 🙌

#VOTE #DoGoodWell #CogentConsultingPBC

[Social Enterprise MSP @SocEntMSP]

Congratulations to the team behind @Cogent_PBC on the launch of their new series focused on build awareness and training for foundations on the needs of #ImpInv in our communities.

#dowellgood #socent

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

@Cogent_PBC is hosting a series of Impact Investing starting next month! If you're a foundation and want to learn more about Impact Investing click below to learn more and register! Seats are limited!

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

The first round of Cogent U is tailored towards foundations.

We will be hosting three sessions in total starting on November 6th! Register today, seats are very limited

https://t.co/9qdd0XoZ5J

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

Such a great discussion today! Thank you @Cogent_PBC and @susan_hammel

[Mission Investors Exchange @MissionInvest]

Thank you @susan_hammel and @Cogent_PBC for hosting this twitterchat today! There is plenty to learn and it is so encouraging to see the interest in #impinv

#CogentChat
@ImpactInvestMSP
@AlixMagner
@goodmani
@GivingStrong
@AmandaLaGrange_

[Susan Hammel @susan_hammel]

Welcome @GivingStrong You're right. A wise CIO once said that to me: every investment has an impact. Do you want yours to be positive or negative? @Cogent_PBC #cogentchat @BushFoundation

[Susan Hammel @susan_hammel]

A6) It is possible to do good and do well. Some impact investors have done really well. Check out the sources cited by @MissionInvest
#cogentchat @Cogent_PBC

[Giving Strong @GivingStrong]

A2 How can it not matter? If all investments have consequences - positive and negative - then why not think about that impact and whether it aligns with your values. Gender lens investing; racial equity investing; climate... #CogentChat #impinv

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

Yes! 🙌 @MissionInvest Great point!

[Mission Investors Exchange @MissionInvest]

Whether ESG or SRI it is important to "know what you own," to really understand your portfolio. Then be intentional about your investments, as
@ChrisCrothers writes: https://t.co/KL4riY9xJZ

@duPontFund
#impinv #CogentChat

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Q5) How is impact investing different from regular investing?

#CogentChat

[Susan Hammel @susan_hammel]

A4 --SRI or Socially Responsible Investing is sometimes called negative screening. Think of the divestment movements. For more info, see yesterday’s article in the WSJ and talk with @AlixMagner!
#cogentchat @Cogent_PBC @AlixMagner @MissionInvest @CFAMN @ImpactInvestMSP

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

So helpful! @AlixMagner #cogentchat

[Alix Magner @AlixMagner]

@Cogent_PBC A4) I believe that SRI original stood for "Socially Responsible Investing" - it's now used to encompass "Sustainable, Responsible and Impact". I'm a Chartered SRI Counselor! #cogentchats #sri

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Q4) What is SRI?

#CogentChat

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Q3) What is ESG?

#CogentChat

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Q2 Answered! Get ready for the next question #CogentChat

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Q2) Why does impact investing matter?
#CogentChat

[Susan Hammel @susan_hammel]

A1 -Impact Investing is intentionally investing for both a financial and social or environmental impact that is measured and monitored. @Cogent_PBC
#cogentchat

[Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem @ImpactInvestMSP]

There is still time to join! #cogentchat

[Cogent Consulting PBC I Do Good Well @Cogent_PBC]

Here we go!

Q1) What is impact investing?
#CogentChat