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Letters from Lauren: October 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Launching an investment fund is expensive and time-consuming; especially for first-time fund managers who don’t come from communities where wealth has historically been concentrated. Inspired by our experiences bringing new funds to market and supporting aspiring managers, we devised a solution called MDF Capital Partners, designed to alleviate common fundraising challenges that impact funds and projects face, particularly gaps in proof, size, and timing.

Innovative real estate that is a win for the local economy and the environment

May 10, 2022

Hilltop Crossing, a new development in San Diego, not only creates middle-income housing but also engages diverse subcontractors and includes energy-efficient features.

Regenerative Harvest Fund info session

May 5, 2022

Missed the Regenerative Harvest Fund info session? See the recording and slides here.

Mission Driven Finance supports Starbucks Community Resilience Fund mobilizing capital for racial equity

May 2, 2022

Mission Driven Finance and Next Street are partnering with Starbucks to advance racial equity and environmental resilience.

Letters from Lauren: April/May 2022

Apr 28, 2022

Reflecting on Memorial Day and the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, it’s easy to feel like we’re treading water as a society. But we believe in the power of freedom dreams and radical imagination to continue building a future that works for all.

Internal promotions & new team members help us prep for rocket launch

Apr 26, 2022

Mission Driven Finance is growing and we are welcoming 5 new hires and 4 internal promotions. Celebrate the growth with us!

The Care Guild list of people reimagining and rehumanizing our care system

Apr 20, 2022

Meet the people doing the most exciting, elegant work today in easing the financial way for caregivers and expanding economic opportunity for the historically marginalized.

Over $5 million disbursed to San Diego nonprofits in 0% interest loans

Apr 1, 2022

It’s official—the San Diego County COVID-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Loan Program (SBNLP) has successfully disbursed $5.2M to nonprofits in San Diego County impacted by COVID-19.

Letters from Lauren: March/April 2022

Apr 1, 2022

After two years of being selected for the ImpactAssets IA 50 Emerging Impact Manager list (in 2020 and 2021—an honor in itself!), this year we moved to the big kids’ table on the IA 50 Fund Manager list as we surpassed three years of track record and $25M in assets under management.

Podcast: Using Impact Investment to Build Community with David Lynn

Mar 21, 2022

In this podcast, Jenny Kassan and Michelle Thimesch talk with David Lynn about the origins of Mission Driven Finance and how he thinks about place-based investing.

Mission Driven Finance selected as an ImpactAssets 50™ 2022 Manager

Mar 15, 2022

The impact investing industry’s first publicly available, searchable resource of fund managers zeroes in on some of the industry’s most impactful managers.

Letters from Lauren: February/March 2022

Mar 3, 2022

I was honored to join The Brookings Institution for a panel discussion on the state of Black businesses in America in partnership with the Path to 15|55 initiative. The panel amplified a new Brookings report taking a regional lens on Black business ecosystems.

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Letters from Lauren: October 2024

Innovative real estate that is a win for the local economy and the environment

Regenerative Harvest Fund info session

Mission Driven Finance supports Starbucks Community Resilience Fund mobilizing capital for racial equity

Letters from Lauren: April/May 2022

Internal promotions & new team members help us prep for rocket launch

The Care Guild list of people reimagining and rehumanizing our care system

Over $5 million disbursed to San Diego nonprofits in 0% interest loans

Letters from Lauren: March/April 2022

Podcast: Using Impact Investment to Build Community with David Lynn

Mission Driven Finance selected as an ImpactAssets 50™ 2022 Manager

Letters from Lauren: February/March 2022

Equitable homeownership: Reducing the wealth gap through shared ownership models

Meet the members of new committee supporting integrity of flagship fund

New advisory committee ensures money flows to San Diego small businesses & nonprofits

Mission Driven Finance participates in Brookings panel on the state of Black businesses

MDF’s Laura Olivas invited to join B Corporation BIPOC Leadership Team 2022

Lauren Grattan is Named Immigration Advocate by Business for Good

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