Investors for impact can be highly-engaged grant-makers or social investors (e.g. foundations and social impact funds), and:
- Are problem-focused and solutions-oriented, innovating the way to tackle societal challenges
- Put the final beneficiaries at the centre of the solutions
- Are highly engaged for the long term, striving for lasting impact
- Take risks that most others are not prepared to take
- Measure and manage social impact
- Provide extensive non-financial support
- Tailor their financial support to the needs and characteristics of social purpose organisations
- Proactively enhance collaboration with others
- Work to foster the mobilisation of resources in the social impact ecosystem
- Uphold high ethical standards
