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31 insights for “Impact”
The integrator: A new kind of wealth holder in family offices
In this article, Simple Expert Sharon Schneider explores the emergence of a new type of…
Cathedral thinking for impact
In this article, Simple Expert Eva Jasiecka explains cathedral thinking, and how to apply it…
Quiet catalysts: How family offices are reshaping impact investing
In this article, Simple Expert Oliver Yorke discusses the increasingly influential role that family offices…
Four steps to spending down with purpose
In this article, Simple Expert Sharon Schneider presents a four-step approach to spending down with…
Women controlling wealth
There’s a great wealth transfer I don’t see anyone talking about. I know we’ve been…
3 Key Considerations for Developing an ESG Strategy for Family Office
Invest in a better tomorrow by harnessing the transformative potential of Environmental, Social, and Governance…
Highlights from the Milken Global Conference: Passion, Purpose, and Profit
Simple’s Strategic Content Partnerships Lead, Jimmy Otterdijks, reflects on the Milken Global Conference – as…
The regenerative model for family businesses
Learn how family businesses can thrive through generations by adopting a regenerative model with Simple…
How family offices can maximise their impact in 2024 and beyond
Learn how modern family offices can enhance their impact by integrating sustainable investments, innovative philanthropy,…
Harmonising wealth and purpose: Why embark on an impact optimisation journey?
There are fundamental shifts afoot in the realm of high finance. Simple Expert, Rory Tews…
Venture philanthropy for family offices
This insight delves into how family offices can utilise venture philanthropy to align investments with…
Why should venture capital be at the heart of family office impact strategies
Impact investing is a top priority for family offices, yet defining an approach that will…
Family office succession: Reconciling with a family’s dirty past
A shift in generational leadership can also mean rethinking what “good business” means. Today, environmental,…
How should family offices invest in impact?
As the world needs to make significant progress to limit global heating, the role of…
Venture philanthropy vs impact investing: How to align impact and philanthropy
Impact investing and philanthropy are not necessarily on opposite sides of the scale. However, understanding…
Activist Philanthropy and Innovative Family Structures
There’s a new breed of activist philanthropists who are going beyond the call of duty…
Impact: Investing in quality education
Family offices looking to expand their impact portfolio can consider ways to contribute to the…
Integrating human rights into impact investing
The increasing focus on sustainability poses new challenges for investors because they’re now required to…
Impact: Investing in sustainable life below water
The 14th SDG, as set out by the UN, aims to conserve and encourage the…
Investing in food security: An alternative approach to impact
In response to the climate and social crisis, the UN established a set of sustainable…
Why women in impact investing can change the world
Today, women are still less inclined than men to invest. This gender inequality in finance…
How to become an impact investor: an expert’s guide
Sustainable finance has become something of a buzzword recently, yet there’s a difference between responsible…
Why VC should be part of any family office impact portfolio
Family offices have a history of putting their money towards causes that they care about,…
Impact investing and philanthropy: how family businesses can make real impact
Impact investing and philanthropy have always been part of the DNA of entrepreneurial families, albeit…