Yi Wei

Proud nerd. Aspiring morning person. Sr. Director of Capital Deployment Initiatives @ Momentus Capital. tweets are my own

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

Proud that @IFFcdfi is selected to be one of the 1st seven CDFIs to partner with @Starbucks on their Community Resilience Fund in Detroit. See story for more on how we think abt making capital more accessible. https://t.co/dELVO8GE8D

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

It was great chatting with @IFFcdfi's health system investors @RushMedical @SpectrumHealth and @AdvocateAurora at @NCRC this year.

[NCRC @NCRC]

"High-quality facilities have a high impact on production outcomes." @thisisyiwei talking about the quality of community-needed facilities like early education centers, food banks, etc. #JustEconomy

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

Thanks so much @OppFinance & @Twitter for supporting #CDFI work that goes deep into communities! We're honored to be one of the first, but we know we won't be the last in this #FinanceJustice movement.

[Aeris @AerisInsight]

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation invests $1.5 million in Aeris-rated @IFFcdfi. Via @WmLakeshore.

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

"Now's the time to be more bold in how we invest in #CDFIs," says @rajshah on @ClintonGlobal panel with @BillClinton #financejustice

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

What does it really take to support #communitydevelopment & how can #impactinvestors build the #financejustice landscape, including strengthening #cdfis through their investments? @IFFcdfi CEO @JoeNeriIFF shares his thoughts.

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

Paycheck Protection Program #PPP is again available to eligible #nonprofits & IFF will again partner w/@crf_usa (fellow #CDFI + #SBA-qualified lender) to assist Midwest nonprofits a/accessing these critical funds. Please review our new info!

https://t.co/y4SHNrkhnE

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

@Kevin_Johnson Thank you for your support of #nonprofits & #SmallBiz in #BIPOC communities. We are glad that @Starbucks is on the side of #FINANCEJUSTICE.

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

I’m so proud that @IFFcdfi & our partners at @GreenERAChicago were part of @Starbucks inaugural investment into #CDFIs in #Chicago. Supporting #nonprofits & #smallbiz in #BIPOC communities is critical for our country’s recovery. Here’s to #FINANCEJUSTICE & sustainable growth.

[Starbucks News @StarbucksNews]

Today, Starbucks unveils programs to strengthen communities:
- $100MM investment to support small businesses & community projects in BIPOC neighborhoods
- Partners w/ @NMAAHC to provide educational resources from the museum's collection
Learn more: https://t.co/7o6thwpFO5

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

@dog_rates @bestfriends @Trupanion Allan wants to participate! He is thrilled to meet Santa for the first time.

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

#Chicago has many cultural treasures & #BIPOC #arts leaders have preserved them for decades. We're launching Chicago's Cultural Treasures w/@macfound @JoyceFdn @TerraAmArt @FordFoundation to support them as the face unprecedented challenges. #ArtsEquity
https://t.co/PI3TV8fxjC

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

I'm just floored by the conviction & generosity @mackenziescott has shown--deploying her $4.1B w/ lightning speed. We are so honored to be selected among 383 other amazing organizations. #CDFIs #philanthropy

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

We are deeply honored & humbled to be among the recipients of philanthropist @MacKenzieScott’s remarkable $4.1B in giving announced today. Let's continue making a difference for #nonprofits supporting communities! #CDFIs #KeepCDFIsStrong #philanthropy https://t.co/dPmUnQAiSy

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

Excited about these 7 bold new ideas to tackle #communitydevelopment from @BrettTheodos @RobinHacke and others via @urbaninstitute https://t.co/43si7GQMKb

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

@EllisCarr2 is on point. #CDFIs have been the OG's of impact investing, and we need to continue leading at vanguard of #FinanceJustice #OFNConf

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

"This is a moment. We have done great work, but now we need to innovative. Unless we come together, we are going to be left behind," @EllisCarr2 from @capitalimpact in closing remarks at @OppFinance #OFNconf.

[Katherine Goldstein @KGeee]

865K women exiting the workforce in one month is perhaps the long term-impactful economic story of the year, period. Why are only podcasts/outlets aimed at women/moms inviting me to talk about it?

[IFFcdfi @IFFcdfi]

We're looking forward to @SOCAPmarkets next week, when our colleagues at @macfound, @usbank & @BMO will join us for a discussion about "Redefining 'risk:' Dismantling systemic racism in the underwriting and due diligence process." #SOCAPvirtual

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

I'm a long-time believer of market-based approaches, AND I know the limitations of collective action when there isn't political will. We urgently need political leadership now.

[NOT A WOLF @SICKOFWOLVES]

NOTHING QUITE LIKE CHOKING ON THE AIR UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY TO GET YOU EXCITED ABOUT GRADUAL, MARKET-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

It’s been a few weeks since @classicalkid aired my “Where are they now” segment on @npr. I’ve delayed in sharing because I *can’t* get myself to listen to a recording of myself talking,… https://t.co/DSxe8SEowA

[Yi Wei @thisisyiwei]

@CDFA_Update @crf_usa Can the speakers discuss how we can start pricing in the risk of NOT investing in equitable recovery? i.e. capture the negative and positive externalities holistically

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ