The Little Book of Impact Investing - (Little Books. Big Profits) by Priya Parrish (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The Little Book of Impact Investing will be an introduction to impact investing for all types of investors who aspire to do a little more than just profit from their investments.. It will explore some of the more fundamental questions like what impact investing is and isn't; who are today's impact investors; the origins of impact and the historical context that created it; and what impact investing is seeking to do. 2. Next the book will explore the impact opportunity set for investors. This will include discussions on how impact investing is practiced across the private and public markets; how impact aligns with modern portfolio theory; what to think about DEI and climate investing; as well as an exploration of some of the more recent impact controversies such as ESG and "woke" capitalism. Finally, the book will show investors how to take action. It will serve as a primer on how to go about becoming an impact investor; how philanthropy can fit into impact investing; why impact actually works to create better businesses; if you're in a corporate or a family office, how to bring along the older generation into impact; where and when you might need impact experts; and finally, why impact investing is the future of capitalism"--

Book Synopsis

Explore the strategies of impact investing that deliver financial gains and positive results for people and the planet

In The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and author Priya Parrish delivers a timely, inspiring, and practical exploration of an investing discipline that is rapidly taking center stage in contemporary finance. In the book, you'll explore how and why impact investing has become an essential strategy for retail and institutional investors around the world and how it can help you build and manage high-performing portfolios while making a positive difference in the world around you.

The author explains the universe of opportunities made available by impact investing by diving deep into both the public and private markets. You'll learn how the discipline is related to modern portfolio theory, diversity considerations, issues of climate change, sustainable investing, and recent controversies about ESG investing.

You'll also discover:

• Where impact investing came from, how it's shaping markets today, and where it's going in the near future
• Impact investing goals and how they relate to financial returns and risk
• The management tools utilized by leading impact investors to improve performance.

An essential resource for retail and institutional investors, The Little Book of Impact Investing is destined to become the gold standard in impact investing reference books for anyone seeking and up-to-date and insightful discussion of one of the most exciting and influential investment disciplines in contemporary finance.

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Praise for THE LITTLE BOOK OF IMPACT INVESTING

"The Little Book of Impact Investing is a must-read for new and experienced impact investors. Priya Parrish demonstrates how smart investing can drive both financial success and societal impact, providing valuable insights and examples for retail and institutional investors alike."
--LUKAS WALTON, Founder and CEO, Builders Vision

"Priya Parrish's The Little Book of Impact Investing is a terrific guide to investing in for-profit, positive impact companies. Drawing from her long experience, Parrish shares actionable advice to help others succeed in this dynamic segment of the global impact investing field."
--DEBRA SCHWARTZ, Managing Director of Impact Investments, MacArthur Foundation

"Some of the world's biggest challenges also make great investment opportunities. As a trailblazer in the field of impact investing, Priya Parrish's book teaches effective investment strategies to drive access to quality healthcare, world class education, clean air and water, and healthy and affordable food, all while earning a profit."
--ALEXANDER CHALOFF, Chief Investment Officer, Bernstein Private Wealth Management

"Priya Parrish provides a masterful guide to transform anyone into an impact investor. The frameworks, examples, and personal stories illuminate the vast range of opportunities for individuals to align their financial and social impact objectives. The book is an indispensable resource for understanding the promise and challenges of the rapidly growing impact investing ecosystem."
--ROBERT H. GERTNER, Joel F. Gemunder Professor of Strategy and Finance, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and John Edwardson Faculty Director, Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation

About the Author

Priya Parrish is a Partner and the Chief Investment Officer at Impact Engine, an institutional venture capital and private equity investor driving positive impact in economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health equity. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Strategy and Impact Investor in Residence at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and serves as an adviser to investment firms developing and managing impact investment strategies. Parrish holds a BS fromBabson College and an MBA from the Universityof Chicago Booth School of Business.