Impact Investing Australia

For those creating economic value and driving positive societal change - entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Shared Value Awards. Submissions close Friday 2 May.

Congratulations to Australian Impact Investments and Koda Capital on winning the inaugural Endowments for Impact Challenge - the first-of-its-kind open tender competition bringing together six of Australia’s leading philanthropic trusts and foundations seeking advisors to assist in managing a combined investment pool of $170 million. You can read about their success in OnImpact Media and watch the recording of the Challenge grand finale - where you'll hear from the six investment advisor finalists and the Expert Panel's insights into the state of the sector. Watch the recording at: https://lnkd.in/grGbmYy8 Trusts and foundations seeking to invest in line with their mission and values, particularly those that rely on professional investment advice will be interested to watch. Impact Investing Australia was proud to manage the Challenge of behalf of the participating trusts and foundations. #impactinvesting #impactmatters #philanthropy

Thanks to Impact Investing Network for highlighting our blended finance story written by our Board member Catherine Brown for OnImpact Media. Important messages here that everyone in the space should read! #impactinvesting #impactmatters #blendedfinance https://lnkd.in/gwKsHCKK

Congratulations to 2025 Australian Impact Investment Award winners – the individuals and teams that have made meaningful contributions across the impact investment ecosystem. Great to see you recognised for your expertise, commitment and outstanding activity in the sector. 👏👏👏 #impactinvesting #impactmatters https://lnkd.in/guQhe5bk

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Endowments for Impact Challenge, announced today at the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific. The Challenge was the first-of-its-kind open tender competition bringing together six of Australia’s leading philanthropic trusts and foundations seeking advisors to assist in managing a combined investment pool of $170 million. Impact Investing Australia was proud to manage the Challenge of behalf of these trusts and foundations. Following the grand finale event, our CEO, David Hetherington said: “The Endowments for Impact Challenge has demonstrated the growing demand for investment strategies that align financial goals with social and environmental impact. We were impressed by the calibre of proposals submitted in this inaugural Australian competition, and we’re excited to see these relationships continue to evolve as we work together to shape the future of impact investing.” Australian Impact Investments Koda Capital #impactinvesting #impactmatters

NOT YOUR USUAL PANEL: JOIN US TODAY FOR A CANDID DISCUSSION ON IMPACT INVESTING Heading to the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific today? Don’t miss our session at 2.15pm – Impact Unplugged: A frank and fearless discussion about Australia’s impact investing landscape. We’re moving beyond polite conversation to tackle the real challenges facing impact investing in Australia. Our expert panel will explore what’s holding us back – and what needs to change. Join David Hetherington, CEO of Impact Investing Australia, as he moderates this open and interactive discussion with: 🔹 Richard Brandweiner CFA, Executive Director, Australian Ethical & Chair, Impact Investing Australia 🔹 Gillian Gordon, Head of Alternative Investments & Responsible Investing, JB Were 🔹 Rachel Halpern, Head of Sustainability, JANA Expect honesty, debate and fresh insights. We want to hear from you too. Come ready to challenge the panel and share your perspective. 📍 2.15pm, ICC Room C3.2, Impact Investment Summit – See you there! #impactinvesting #ImpactUnplugged #impactmatters

✨ It’s been an inspiring start to the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific in Sydney today. A highlight for us each year at the Summit is reconnecting with friends and leaders who have helped shape Australia’s impact investing landscape. This includes our incredible alumni – our former CEOs Sabina Curatolo, Daniel Madhavan and Sally Mccutchan, and our Founding Chair, Rosemary Addis (pictured). These four leaders continue to be champions of our work and their ongoing contributions in fostering collaboration, sparking innovation and driving meaningful change have been integral to our mission at Impact Investing Australia. We are grateful for all the brilliant minds coming together to create a better, more sustainable future and who - like us - continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in impact investing. Be sure to join us at the Summit tomorrow for our panel at 2.15pm: Impact Unplugged - A frank and fearless discussion about Australia’s impact investing landscape.  #impactinvesting #impactmatters

🌍 As the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific kicks off in Sydney tomorrow, 'impact' is top of mind for many in our sector. If you're heading to the Summit, or just starting out in the world of impact investing, now is the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of the market. We’ve extended the deadline for our Australian Benchmarking Impact Market Sizing Survey to March 31, so you can still get involved. Whether you're an investor, advisor or stakeholder in the space (at any level), your input will help provide the data and insights needed to drive growth, transparency and more impact-driven investments. Our survey, developed in collaboration with the Centre for Social Impact at UNSW, is critical in advancing the Australian impact investing market. Your voice matters in creating a future where financial returns go hand in hand with positive social and environmental outcomes. 👉 Take a few minutes to participate: https://lnkd.in/gtjNPFgv Thanks for your support - and special thanks to OnImpact Media, Kerry Series, Ben Curtis, Meagan Evans #impactinvesting #impactmatters #socialimpact #investinchange #benchmarking

In this month’s news update, we share details about the extended deadline for our Australian Benchmarking Impact Market Sizing Survey – a key opportunity for investors and advisors to shape the future of impact investing in Australia. We also highlight the six finalists in the inaugural Endowments for Impact Challenge, who are gearing up for next week's Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific, where they’ll pitch to philanthropic organisations seeking advice for a combined $170 million investment pool. Additionally, at the Summit, we’re hosting a panel you won’t want to miss: Impact Unplugged – a frank and fearless discussion about the challenges and opportunities in Australia’s impact investing landscape. In this edition, we also dive into key thought leadership pieces on blended finance, global impact trends, and how impact investors can improve livelihoods for wage earners. #impactinvesting #impactmatters #philanthropy #socialimpact #innovation https://lnkd.in/gt8Rsfzk

Next week's Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, foster collaboration and spark innovation and deal sourcing. It’s a chance to discover new strategies, gain fresh perspectives, form impactful partnerships and access insights that help invest in solutions for a better world. If you're still to purchase your ticket to the Summit, as a proud Supporting Organisation, IIA is pleased to offer you this 10% discount code: IIS25IIA We also invite you to join our CEO, David Hetherington, who will moderate an IIA-hosted panel on the afternoon of Day 2: 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥: 𝘈 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦. This isn’t your typical panel. We’re cutting through polite conversation to confront the real challenges facing Australia’s impact investing sector. Our panel will explore the systemic barriers and structural issues holding us back - and discuss what needs to change to accelerate growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of scaling investment for positive impact. Explore the program and register here: https://lnkd.in/gZdwGnx #impactinvestmentsummit #impactinvesting #impactinvestment #scalingimpact