Interview

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

Investing in Farmers

Discussion of how to support small farmers, different policies that affect them, and what resilience looks like in this community

Community Foundation Impact Investing

Discussion of the how CFSCC engages stakeholders across board, donors, and executive staff leadership in the process

Overview of CDFIs and How They Support Small Businesses

Discussion of what the small business community needs most during COVID and how CDFIs are stepping up to meet those needs

The Importance of Lending to People of Color

How race and class have affected entrepreneurs of color and why it is so important to support people of color through traditional banking

Fintech - How Technology is Changing the World of Finance

Discussion of the technological innovations that have changed the world of finance and lender profiles in impact investing

Impact Investing with a Gender Lens

Discussion of disparities women face in finance and the role of impact investing for businesses led by women of color

Community Foundation Strategic Planning Trends

Discussion of the current direction of community foundation strategic planning and what changes they are seeing in today's philanthropy

Lender Panel Discussion

Marc Rand convenes a lender panel discussion with Vivienne Hsu of LenDonate, Ted Levinson of Beneficial Returns, and David Lynn of...

Insurance and Risk Management for Nonprofits

Marc Rand of Community Capital Advisors interviews Pamela Davis, Founder, President, and CEO of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance, which...

RFP Processes for Investment Advisors

Listen in as Marc Rand talks with Susan Farrar, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at the Santa Cruz County Community Foundation, and...

MEDA's Work in the Mission District, and the Impacts of a Cashless Society

For Marc's latest conversation, he joins Norma Garcia, Policy Counsel, Director of Advocacy at MEDA. They discuss the vital work that...