We're thrilled to announce that 's book, Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose, is a national bestseller! Thank you so much for your support! Now go, #BeFearless! ow.ly/yDRp30nd5oO
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Wow! What a great honor to speak at today’s graduation! Congratulations to every #HokieGrad (and their parents) as you head out into the world. We are all excited to watch you make an impact on the world! #BeFearless
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. will speak at ’s commencement tomorrow! You can tune into the livestream for her speech and the excitement of #HokieGrad beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Learn more via : roanoke.com/news/local/edu #VirginiaTech #Hokies #VT23 #UtProsim
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While investing in women’s health can improve the lives of individual women, it can also benefit the workplace and the economy at large. breaks down the outsized potential for #impinv in the women's health sector: fastcompany.com/90855196/why-i #WomensHealthcareMonth
The May edition of our newsletter– “Breaking Good”– hits inboxes today! Sign up to get a dose of uplifting stories on inclusive entrepreneurship, social good, and #impinv from the last month.
Answer: 49%. This number reflects a significant increase from 28% in 2019.
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This #FearlessFriday, we're inspired by . After surviving an assassination attempt at 15 years old, Malala went on to become an advocate for human rights, particularly for women's education, an author, and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. malala.org/malalas-story
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Female entrepreneurs have continued to show resilience in the face of adversity, creating nearly half of new U.S. businesses in 2022 (for the 3rd consecutive year!) – a significant uptick from 29% in 2019. Learn more via : bloomberg.com/news/articles/
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Check out the latest episode of the Electric Ladies Podcast. and host discuss the differences between ESG and impact investing, the financial elements of climate risk, career advice, and more: electricladiespodcast.com/2023/04/27/esg #impinv
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Happy #AAPIMonth! Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month has been celebrated throughout May for 20+ years, presenting a great opportunity for multicultural appreciation & continued learning. Check out a few of the many AAPI stories via :
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Answer: Madam C.J. Walker. Walker created and sold a line of homemade hair care products for Black women. She later donated a portion of her earnings to fund scholarships and charities.
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- Sarah Goode14.3%
- Marie Maynard Daly7.1%
- Madam C.J. Walker78.6%
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This #FearlessFriday, we’re inspired by anthropologist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Featured in 's book "Be Fearless," Goodall embraces a #fearless mindset to take action, especially when it comes to the environment. education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/jane-
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The first quarter of 2023 saw significant shake-ups in leadership at top companies, yielding a notable upside: a record-high number of incoming female CEOs. Learn more via :
Tune in to this recent episode of 's podcast to learn about what goes into training the next generation of impact investors: open.spotify.com/episode/3xy9SD #impinv #investing #sustainable #GenZ
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In honor of the 53rd annual #EarthDay, examined some of the U.S. companies leading in environmental performance this year. Check out their 2023 list and how these businesses are taking action toward sustainability:
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Answer: 424 (including U.S. territories). The National Park System encompasses 424 parks, 63 of which include “National Park” as part of their proper name. The National Park Service received 312 million recreation visits in 2021.
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Test your knowledge during #NationalParkWeek! How many national parks are there across the United States (via ):
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As we stand hand in hand with so many celebrating and volunteering on #EarthDay, we are reminded how many people, organizations and companies are also aligning their investing, purchasing and consuming with their sustainability goals. Here's to all who are making an impact!
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This #FearlessFriday, we're inspired by founder . While Andrés is a groundbreaking chef, he also consistently embodies #fearlessness through activism, such as his recent humanitarian work in Ukraine. Learn about his philosophy:
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Premiering on #EarthDay, check out “Secrets of the Elephants,” a 4-part series from . Oscar-winning filmmaker partnered with elephant expert , Explorer Joyce Poole and others to create this inspiring series:
youtube.com/watch?v=AAL0h5 #EarthMonth
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With more and more young investors looking to effect change as they invest, many are turning to impact investing in their investment strategy, breaks down five key points to consider if #impinv is on your mind:
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The data shows that an innovative and diverse workforce is key to a competitive economy. highlights the critical need for skilled workers and new policies to enable the US economy to thrive.
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#EarthDay is this Saturday! Earth Day is not only a day to celebrate nature, but also a great opportunity to volunteer in your community and learn about the planet's natural resources. Earth Day also kicks off #NationalParkWeek – learn how you can join in:
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Exciting news – #VirginiaTech announced that , CEO of , Chairman of , and author of #BeFearless, will deliver the keynote address at ’s spring commencement. Learn more: vtx.vt.edu/articles/2023/
#Hokies #VT23 #HokieGrad #UtProsim
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This #FearlessFriday, we’re inspired by politician and activist Nelson Mandela. We all must never forget how Mandela #fearlessly led the resistance to Apartheid in South Africa, later becoming the country's first democratically elected president: nelsonmandela.org/content/page/b
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Wonderful to see leaders from across the philanthropic sector call for all to embrace “philanthropic pluralism” and the long tradition of supporting and celebrating a “wide and diverse range of values, missions, and interests” when giving and granting. #FreedomToGive
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This morning, @Philanthropy published our call for "philanthropic pluralism"—the need and right of philanthropies to give freely, generously, and boldly to causes that can create real and lasting impact in our world. #FreedomToGive
Read more: philanthropy.com/article/we-dis
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The unemployment rate for Black workers reached a half-century low in March, according to . While there is a long way to go, always good to see positive data on the march to increase employment for all and close gaps. Learn more via :
Wondering how investors who take a "gender lens" approach drive companies to do more to support women? digs in so you can learn more about the impact this can have:
As #impinv grows in popularity, standardizing measurement and reporting remains a cornerstone to its success. digs into some critical impact investing measurement FAQs:
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What percent of Millennials in the U.S. are interested in sustainable investing, according to a 2021 study (via ):
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The April edition of our monthly newsletter, Breaking Good, comes out on Tuesday! Sign up to receive it via email or check out past newsletters saved on our website:
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Check out 's annual "Women of the Year" list, spotlighting international female leaders fighting for equality. From arts to politics to sports, these women have overcome adversity in a wide range of venues to fight for the change they want to see:
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While comprehensive DEI efforts are crucial in more equitable workplaces, a culture of belonging also plays a key role in driving long-term impact. breaks down steps leaders can take to cultivate belonging at work, regardless of company size: fastcompany.com/90845001/is-yo
With investments in the low-carbon transition showing promise both financially and environmentally, more private equity firms are investing and getting in on the #impinv action: impactalpha.com/private-equity
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Answer: 5 million. This marks 2022 as the second most popular year on record for Americans seeking business ownership (the first being 2004).
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- 800 thousand40%
- 1 million26.7%
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This #FearlessFriday, we're inspired by Barbara Hackman Franklin. Formerly the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Franklin was featured on 's “50 Women who Made American Political History” list and is known for championing the hiring of women in politics: bhfranklin.com/barbara-frankl
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