Impact Stories

Articles & Research

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

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

Racial Equity Assessment: Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Your Investment Process

Looking to align your investment practices with your racial justice objectives? Community Capital Advisors, in partnership with The...

Investment Consultant Search And RFP Coordination

CCA guides the process of an investment consultant search to help you make objective decisions at the intersection of impact and investing.

Feasibility Report For A Small Dairy Biodigester Lending Program In California

A feasibility study for the development of a financial mechanism for small dairy farms to acquire and operate small scale methane digesters

Impact Investing Task Force With SV2

After completing an organizational assessment for SV2, CCA helped reposition them to focus offerings and achieve greater impact.

Impact Portfolio Monitoring FOR CFSCC

See how Community Capital Advisors reports on donor advised portfolios as well as a foundation's Community Investment Revolving Fund.

Incorporating Racial Equity Into Investment Practices

Learn how CCA assisted The Pittsburgh Foundation in developing a roadmap for incorporating racial equity into its investment practices,...

Enterprise Level Debt To BIPOC-Led Affordable Housing Developers

CCA was asked to evaluate the role of enterprise level debt to BIPOC-led affordable housing developers. The results were not only...

The Seattle Foundation's Evergreen Impact Housing Fund

CCA supports The Seattle Foundation's Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, which aims to invest up to $100m in local affordable housing...

Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building

We partnered with Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County (CFSCC) to provide loan fund services for veteran housing. Learn how CFSCC's...