Achieves Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“Impact investing has become a broad umbrella that includes all investing with a focus on both financial return and social impact, but in its best form, impact investing prioritizes impact over returns and achieves outcomes that traditional investing cannot.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money, by Antony Bugg-Levine and Jed Emerson, 2011
Impact investing seeks financial returns while deliberately generating measurable social or environmental benefits, often prioritizing impact over profit.
In simple terms: Invest to for profit and purpose together.
Key Takeaway
Balance impact goals with realistic return expectations.
Themes
social impact
finance
sustainability
ethics
investment strategy
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- venture capital
- pension funds
- corporate philanthropy
- community development projects
Key Concepts
triple bottom line
stakeholder theory
impact measurement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure true impact?
- Can profit and purpose coexist without compromise?
A Different Perspective
Impact may be hard to quantify and can limit financial returns.
