Articles & Research

The latest developments, research, and initiatives in the community impact field.

New York Foundation: Advice for Mission-Aligned Investors (CCA Impact Story)

NYF’s approach and philosophy to mission-aligned investing then show how they are building mission and values alignment through partnerships

New York Foundation: Investing for Racial Equity

NYF’s approach and philosophy to mission-aligned investing then show how they are building mission and values alignment through partnerships

Veterans Village with Susan True, CEO of CFSCC (CCA Impact Story)

Join our discussion of CFSCC’s solution for long-term, community-based housing for veterans - including who should be leading the conversati

Watsonville Community Hospital with Susan True, CEO of CFSCC (CCA Impact Story)

CFSCC’s solution to a healthcare crisis, key learnings of social impact projects, diverse community leadership and tips to mitigate risk

Community Lending Peer Benchmarking Study

Mission Investors Exchange 2022 National Conference

Getting Started with Impact Investing

An Interview with Susan Farrar of Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County. Curious about impact investing, but not sure of where to...

Farms and Financing The Shift to Regenerative Models

We had a great 3-part discussion with Don Shaffer, Managing Partner and Soil Fund Co-Founder of rePlant capital, about farms and...

Reaching BIPOC Audiences Using Philanthropy

We had a great 3-part discussion with Kimberley Rudd, President and Senior Counselor of Rudd Resources, about how nonprofits and...

Accepting and Valuing Crypto-currency Donations: Tips for Community Foundations

In response to the steady, albeit bumpy, rise in cryptocurrency valuations, community foundations are increasingly seeking solutions for...

Knowledge Resources for Nonprofits

While Community Capital Advisors focuses on providing direct consulting services to our foundation clients and other partners on impact...

Projecting Cash Flow Webinar

In this webinar, you will gain a clear understanding how to produce 12-month cash flows, plan for multiple scenarios (best, most likely, and

Small steps for a national movement, Big impact for a local community

How Community Foundation Santa Cruz County injected $2 million+ into their local community with a mission-aligned investing tool Across...