Impact investment thesis, strategy and portfolio management
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Development and interpretation of impact thesis
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Theory of change: steering tool for effective impact investing
Triodos
Reading time: 3 minutes
This article is a summary of BrightTALK’s webinar on the Theory of Change framework. The article gives a high-level overview of the key components of a Theory of Change and its role in illustrating the process from impact goals to measurable impact results. Emphasis is given to the potential to use a Theory of Change framework in effectively measuring and managing impact investing.
What the reviewer found helpful:“A useful introduction to the Theory of Change and its use in impact investing”
Yinni Hu
Introductory
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Theory of change in 10 Steps
New Philanthropy Capital
Reading time: 7 minutes
Provides a helpful background on where and when theory of change should be used, as well as suggested approaches and what to consider before starting to create a theory of change. It sets out ten clear steps to follow/things to consider when creating a theory of change. It also includes a glossary of theory of change terms and their definitions.
What the reviewer found helpful:“Clearly explains what a theory of change is, when you might use it and how to create one.”
Mhairi Littlewood
Introductory
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Impact investing goals
There are no Introductory resources for this topic
Impact criteria, indicators and data
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Five dimensions of impact
Impact Management Project
Reading time: 2 minutes
Explains the five dimensions to consider when measuring impact including: what, who, how much, contribution and risk. It sets out the impact questions to answer under each dimension.
What the reviewer found helpful:“Helpfully splits out bits of impact measurement into five categories and explains clearly what each of these covers”.
Mhairi Littlewood
Introductory
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Investment decision-making processes based on impact analysis
There are no Introductory resources for this topic