Faith Driven Investor

Episode 6 - Truth Telling and Impact Investing with Aimee Minnich

Oct 1, 2019

39:49

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Aimee Minnich

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Quick takeaways

Impact investing involves making intentional investments with a positive social impact and being transparent about the metrics to avoid impact-washing.

The parable of talents teaches the importance of stewarding our resources, seeking God's guidance, and taking risks in investing for His glory.

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Examples of Impact Investments

One example of an impact investment is a company that almost failed but was saved through a shareholder disagreement resolution. They were able to raise funds and launch a new line of business that employs formerly trafficked youth. Another example is a franchise fresh food store in Nicaragua, providing access to fresh food and employment opportunities for women in remote areas. Additionally, there's a group of investors buying middle market companies and working with the exiting owners to improve conditions for employees and vendors. These are just a few examples of impact investments with varying returns and social impact.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the World of Impact Investing

4min

The Concept and Origins of Impact Investing

28min

Impact Investing and Its Positive Effects

2min

Lessons from the Parable of Talents and Practicing Humility

2min

Staying Connected and Serving the Faith Driven Investor Community

2min

Impact Investing is a buzzword in the faith driven investing world. But there are dozens of definitions out there for what it actually means. On today’s episode, we’re moving toward setting the record straight. Aimee Minnich has been around since the beginning of the Faith Driven Investor movement and through her work with the National Christian Foundation and the Impact Foundation she’s proven herself an expert on what it means to invest with impact in mind.

When you listen to her episode, you’ll hear the history of impact investing. While the term has been around since 2006, Aimee makes it clear that this idea has been around for much longer. And in addition to looking back, she also gives us an idea of where impact investing is trending next. She also discusses the value of truth-telling and how that relates not only to the way we interact with others, but to how we approach investing.

We’re so glad to have people like Aimee Minnich involved in this movement, and after you hear this episode, we think you’ll be excited to hear more from her in the future.

Useful Links:

About Us - Impact Foundation

Impact Foundation - Annual Report

How Much Impact/Financial Return Will I Get from Impact Investing?