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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 17h

#SOCAP26 continues today! If you are at @socapglobal.bsky.social in Chicago, don't miss these sessions featuring members of the Sorenson Impact team

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Making the Case for Equity PRIs: An Underutilized Tool to Catalyze Early-Stage Impact Innovation Financing Nature: Unlocking Capital for Health and Climate Resilience Navigating the Legal Landscape of Impact Capital

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Road to Impact: Cliffs on the Horizon in a Maturing Market Openly Gray: A First-of-Its-Kind Roadmap for Investing in the Longevity Economy Climate, Capital Flows, Renewable Energy, AI and Data Centers: What's the Signal in All the Noise?

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Members of the Sorenson Impact team are ready to share their expertise at #SOCAP26, Oct. 12 to 14, in Chicago! See a snapshot of the conversations they will participate in:

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As companies scale or transition ownership, the pressure to prioritize financial returns can intensify, placing their social & environmental missions at greater risk. We call this pattern the impact cliff. Read more. buff.ly/YmX8XFa

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🌱 We are excited to continue the conversation at #SOCAP26 in Chicago. If you will be there, mark your agenda for the session "Financing Nature: Unlocking Capital for Water, Health and Climate Resilience," taking place Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. buff.ly/Y2jIM0p

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SOCAP26 - SOCAP Global

SOCAP26 is the largest global impact event, gathering impact investors, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, business leaders, and more in Chicago, Oct. 12 to 14, 2026.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

At the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit, held during #ClimateWeekNYC, leaders from Blue Forest, World Resources Institute, and Walton Family Foundation joined the Institute's Janis Dubno for a conversation on financing structures that are expanding how capital reaches water. 💡

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Institute was proud to team up with the Great Salt Lake Alliance and the Sorenson Impact Foundation to host the inaugural Utah Blue Industry Summit, which convened more than 200 thought leaders shaping and investing in innovative solutions to Utah's water challenges and the Great Salt Lake. 🌊💡

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit is TODAY! 🏙️🌎 We are excited to bring together leaders across the nature finance ecosystem for this full-day convening as part of #ClimateWeekNYC.

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Climate Week NYC - Sorenson Impact Institute

We’re bringing together leaders across the nature finance ecosystem for a special full-day convening during Climate Week NYC.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌎 This will be the focus of a panel conversation at the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit on September 23 during #ClimateWeekNYC. Learn more about the Summit and request attendance here: buff.ly/w2KUBVJ

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The Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit · Luma

A full-day innovative nature finance convening hosted by the Sorenson Impact Institute. Nature underwrites the global economy, yet the investments protecting,…

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Forest-related NbS investments are a powerful underutilized & undercapitalized tool for addressing global challenges. We offer an in-depth examination of their ability in our new report, "From Instruments to Architecture: Financing Forest-Related Nature-based Solutions at Scale." 🌳 buff.ly/PeWT6Hx

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Institute's Janis Dubno & AFF's Nathan Truitt will be joined by Kara Fulcher (Michelin) & Michael Kent (New Leaf Climate Partners) to discuss carbon projects that hold untapped potential to generate measurable value far beyond basic offset credits.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We were pleased to collaborate with the American Forest Foundation (AFF) on this new report, which sheds light on how businesses, communities, and ecosystems all stand to gain from forests managed through AFF's Family Forest Carbon Program. 💡 🌳 Explore the report here: buff.ly/ihVGNNo

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We look forward to the conversation "Capital and Climate: The Fund Manager's View" at the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit on Sept. 23. 💡 During this conversation, fund managers will discuss market-rate climate strategies.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We are excited to spotlight Koleton Miller, an alumnus of the Institute’s student program! 🌟 🎓 Koleton is currently an Associate on Alpine Operations Group’s Direct Sourcing team at Alpine Investors.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Institute is looking for an Operations Intern to support our Operations Team by assisting with day-to-day office operations, event logistics, student engagement, and administrative coordination. 👉 Learn more and apply by Sept. 6: buff.ly/mhgVRUd

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're pleased to welcome Colin le Duc to the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit on September 23! Colin brings a breadth of expertise in global sustainable investing. He is a Founding Partner of Generation Investment Management, established in 2004 as a dedicated sustainable investor.

Graphic spotlighting Colin le Duc, keynote speaker at the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There are a few spots left at the Utah Blue Industry Summit, taking place Aug. 31 at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter in Salt Lake City. 🌊 If you are interested in attending, learn more and request to join here.

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Utah Blue Industry Summit · Luma

A convening of thought leaders shaping and investing in innovative solutions to Utah's water challenges and the Great Salt Lake. Hosted by the Sorenson Impact…

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are thrilled to return to #ClimateWeekNYC to host the Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit! This convening on Sept. 23 will bring together some of the foremost experts in the field from across public & private sectors. 🌎 Learn more & express interest in attending here.

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The Sorenson Impact Natural Capital Summit · Luma

A full-day innovative nature finance convening hosted by the Sorenson Impact Institute. Nature underwrites the global economy, yet the investments protecting,…

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're seeking two student interns to support our Marketing and Communications team! 🎓 Marketing & Communications Intern: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/... 🎓 Research & Strategic Initiatives Intern: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/internships/...

Kickstart your career in impact. Apply for an internship with our Marketing and Communications team!

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Ready for your next career in impact? We're hiring for two full-time roles! 💡 Manager, Impact Finance 💡 Senior Associate, Venture Capital Learn more and apply here, or share these opportunities with your network: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/careers/?utm...

We're hiring! Explore open positions at the Sorenson Impact Institute. Apply now.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are excited to spotlight Lindsay Richards, an alumna of the Institute’s student program and a current mentor in our mentorship program. 💡🎓 Lindsay was part of the Accordion Partners team for 5 years, and is gearing up to begin her MBA at The Wharton School.

Quote from Lindsay Richards reads: Sorenson really prepared me to be a team player and consider the opinions and ideas of the group as I make decisions. It also taught me to take ownership of my work, which has been incredibly valuable in my early career.”

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We are pleased to share a new project, the "Aging Investing Roadmap," that we created with Next50. The roadmap is a toolkit to help direct capital toward scalable solutions and integrate aging considerations into long-term investment strategies. Read more!

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An Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight: Developing An Aging Investing Roadmap

Next50 and the Sorenson Impact Institute designed a toolkit to guide investors in deploying capital towards scalable solutions for a growing population of older adults.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"The more investors we can have that represent the scope of what our society actually looks like, I think the better off venture will be." Hear from Lis Green, Director of Impact Investing, in a recent Utah Business article.

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Women investors in venture capital: When women invest, women get funded

More women are entering venture capital across the state, but leadership roles, investor access and funding outcomes show how far gender parity still has to go.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Meet Valentin Olivry, Director of Impact Finance! 👋 In his role, Valentin works to bridge the gap between private capital and social and environmental needs. Learn more about our work in #ImpactFinance: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/impact-finan...

Quote from Valentin Olivry reads: My biggest hope for the impact field is that we stay focused on the future we want to create and the world we want to live in. For me, this is more and more businesses being built around impact, with the capital to help them grow, and more collaboration across academia and business, especially in conservation finance.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We are pleased to offer the course “Social Impact Strategy and Innovation” in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business at @utah.edu. Add it to your fall 2026 schedule or share this opportunity! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/?utm...

Learn how to make a positive impact on the world through business and entrepreneurship.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

👋 Our Venture Capital & Impact Investing team is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Salt Lake City-based venture investing and student training program. 🔗 Learn more and apply here, or share this opportunity with your network! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/careers/?utm...

We're hiring! Senior Associate, Venture Capital and Impact Investing. Apply now.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In partnership with our Student Program, Global Impact Leader Laurie Spengler is teaching the new course, “Entrepreneurial Finance: Introduction to Impact Investing.” In this Q&A, Laurie discusses the course and what makes it valuable for business students and the field of #ImpactInvesting.

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Empowering The Next Generation Of Impact Leaders

Laurie Spengler discusses her new impact investing course and what makes it valuable for business students, the University of Utah, and the field of impact investing.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In this Q&A, @marknewberg.bsky.social shares the decision-making lens he advises impact leaders to use in today’s volatile business environment, the role impact investing needs to play in the current ecosystem, and why community convenings are critical to the growth of the impact field.

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Leading From Your North Star in Times of Uncertainty With Mark Newberg

Mark Newberg shares the decision-making lens he advises impact leaders to use in today’s volatile business environment.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Meet Alan Lo, a manager on our Impact Finance team! 👋💡 In his role, Alan helps purpose-driven organizations connect with mission-aligned capital. Meet the rest of our team: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-tea...

Quote from Alan Lo reads: One thing I’m particularly excited about in my work right now is finding ways to better connect outcomes across different issue areas. Many of today’s challenges exist within a broader polycrisis, where social, environmental, and economic issues are deeply interconnected. Being able to help map and articulate these connections allows us to support more holistic and effective solutions.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This week, Sorenson Impact Advisory, part of the Sorenson Impact Group, announced the addition of six professionals from Align Impact, a Denver-based impact advisory firm. Learn more: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20... #ImpInv #ImpactInvesting #ImpactAdvisory

Quote from Sorenson Impact Group chair Jim Sorenson reads: Impact investing has always deserved a platform built exclusively around it — with the scale, infrastructure, and talent to execute without compromise. That is what we are building at the Sorenson Impact Group. With the team from Align, we saw a unique opportunity to accelerate that plan and our shared vision for impact.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We are pleased to offer the course “Social Impact Strategy and Innovation” in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Add it to your fall 2026 schedule (STRAT 5100 / STRAT 6100) or share this opportunity! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/?utm...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Our mission is to expand the market for impact investing and to equip the next generation of impact leaders, forging a future where impact is seamlessly integrated across sectors worldwide. 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/newsletter-s...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Proudly housed at the Impact and Prosperity Epicenter at the University of Utahʼs David Eccles School of Business, we are a team of expert practitioners with a mission to expand the market for impact.💡

New to the Sorenson Impact Institute? Read an introduction to our work!

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📢 Attention nonprofit field-building organizations! We are hosting a live Q&A to share more about the Collaboration Fund and answer your questions. Reserve your spot here to join us on April 24 at 11 a.m. ET: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/virtual-conv...

The Collaboration Fund: Advancing Strategic Collaboration in the Impact Ecosystem. Live Q&A Session for Nonprofit Field-Building Organizations. April 2024, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET with Katie Macc and Margot Brandenburg.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

For our annual Impact Investing Trends report, we asked a diverse group of practitioners & experts how they see the industry at this moment. 🔖 Access the report for insights from 18 leaders who offer their unique perspectives on the state of #ImpInv, how to overcome barriers, & reasons for optimism.

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Impact Investing Trends Report

The annual Impact Investing Trends report offers perspectives from global impact leaders on how the community can drive meaningful change.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In response to inquiries since the Collaboration Fund's launch, we are hosting a live Q&A on April 24 at 11 a.m. ET to share more about this opportunity and answer questions. 💬 Learn more and reserve your spot! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/virtual-conv...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Recognizing the growing influence of #AI and digital transformation on economic structures, the Sorenson Impact Foundation launched a new RFP to partner with innovative leaders to build a more equitable and resilient economy. Learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Sorenson Impact Foundation's 2026 Responsible AI and Future of Work Request for Proposals.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The annual SOCAP Open submission period is LIVE! Learn more about the process and get tips on how to make your proposal stand out at a webinar with the @socapglobal.bsky.social team. Register here to join on March 31 at 12 p.m. ET: socapglobal.com/2026/03/webi...

Webinar: Guide to SOCAP Open. March 31. 12 p.m. ET. Register!

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

In this interview, Senior Fellow in Residence Dr. Nalini Nadkarni discusses the ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake region, the state of the Institute’s Nature-based Solutions project, and the frameworks needed to advance the field. 🌱 Read her expert insights.

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Investing In nature's Intangible Benefits: Assigning Economic Value To Protect Natural Resources

The drying of the Great Salt Lake poses a catastrophic risk to its entire ecosystem and to the millions of creatures whose lives depend on it.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Meet Dr. Nzinga Broussard, Senior Director of Impact Measurement! 👋 Dr. Broussard oversees, designs, and implements Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) projects for our Impact Strategy team. Learn more about our work in IMM: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/impact-measu...

Question: What is one thing you're excited about in your work right now?

Answer from Dr. Broussard: Working with different organizations, including nonprofits, for-profits, impact investors, foundations, etc., that want to measure, understand, and communicate their impact.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Funding opportunity! ⭐️ To support a more sustainable and effective ecosystem for the impact sector, this new request for proposals (RFP) seeks to support strategic consolidation among nonprofit field-building organizations in the impact investing and inclusive capitalism ecosystems.

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Collaboration Fund RFP - Sorenson Impact Institute

This RFP seeks to support strategic consolidation among nonprofit field-building organizations in the impact investing and inclusive capitalism ecosystems.

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