Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors published the “Impact Investing Handbook: An Implementation Guide for Practitioners” – 180 pages of helping asset owners turn interest into action. Two years in the making, this practical publication features case studies and detailed guidance for individuals, families, foundations, and corporations. 

The Handbook comes at a pivotal moment. In the midst of urgent social, economic and environmental challenges, more investors are seeking to better understand the positive and negative consequences of how they deploy capital. There is a growing realization among those who seek to influence society that they can use more of their assets to complement and even accelerate their social impact goals. The Handbook covers: 1) The Why – Developing a theory of change by merging impact goals with investment goals; 2) The How – Building or shifting a portfolio using the full range of impact tools and structures; 3) The So What – Measuring success through leading principles, frameworks, and standards; 4) The Now What – Crafting a realistic implementation plan by following best practices.