Boston Impact Initiative

28/04/2026

We were grateful to have been part of this year’s LABO Expo once again!

BII is proud to work closely with LABO and stay engaged with their incredible network—so it’s always a highlight to show up, connect, and celebrate the work being done to uplift Latin American businesses and communities.

A big thank you to LABO and their president, Elizabeth Cruz, for hosting such an energizing event, and to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more, share ideas, and build new connections. Your support and enthusiasm make all the difference.
Connect with us to keep the conversation going!

27/04/2026

The ARC Capstone Celebration & Showcase is almost here!

Join us on April 29 for a virtual gathering featuring fellows from the 2025–2026 ARC Fellowship as they share their fund strategies, insights, and lessons from the program.

This event is open to funders, ecosystem partners, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of community-centered finance.

Register here:

Join us for the ARC Fellowship Capstone Celebration & Showcase, a virtual event spotlighting a national cohort of fund managers designing community-based,…

26/04/2026

Most capital strategies optimize for scale.

What if we optimized for shared ownership instead?

For SOCAP26, BII has teamed up with Cross Impact Capital and PNLL to propose a session exploring how different capital approaches can build the solidarity economy—centering power, participation, and long-term wealth building.

It’s designed as a World Café because the answers aren’t fixed—they emerge through dialogue.

If you want to see more spaces like this at SOCAP, this is your last chance to vote for our session! Vote here:

https://socapglobal.com/session-idea/fund-the-change-not-just-the-gap-lessons-from-practitioners-building-the-solidarity-economy/

17/04/2026

What does it actually look like to fund systemic change, not just expand access?

That’s the question behind the session we have proposed for SOCAP26, along with our partners at Cross Impact Capital and PNLL. We’re bringing together three different approaches to deploying capital in ways that build ownership, shift power, and grow the solidarity economy.

It’s designed as a World Café, so people won’t just listen, they’ll engage, question, and co-create ideas.

If this feels important to you, cast your vote by April 26.

https://socapglobal.com/session-idea/fund-the-change-not-just-the-gap-lessons-from-practitioners-building-the-solidarity-economy/

17/04/2026

BII is looking for an Impact Investing Intern! Gain hands-on experience that sits at the intersection of finance and social impact. You’ll work directly with our team to support investments in emerging fund managers, contribute to catalytic capital deployment, and help shape the future of the impact investing ecosystem.

From conducting diligence and drafting investment memos to researching industry trends and supporting our First Mover Fund and ARC Fellowship, you’ll be part of building a more regenerative and equitable economy.

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with mission-driven leaders, gain exposure to fund investing, and contribute to strategies advancing economic justice and shared ownership.

If you’re a graduate student or early-career professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for impact—we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more here - https://ideali.st/YLpVg3

16/04/2026

What does it take to design a community-centered investment fund?

For previous ARC Fellows, it meant unlearning traditional models of capitalism, building community, and reimagining what impact-driven investing can look like.

Want to hear what the 2025–2026 cohort has been working on? Join us at the ARC Capstone Celebration & Showcase on April 29, where fellows will present the funds they developed throughout the program.

Learn more here: https://luma.com/1b9t985g?lm_source=embed

15/04/2026

BII is hiring! 🚀

Come join our team as an Impact Investing Associate and play a hands-on role in deploying capital that drives both financial returns and real community impact. From sourcing and structuring investments to working directly with entrepreneurs and shaping our portfolio strategy, you’ll be at the center of it all.

This is a unique opportunity to grow into a lead investing role while collaborating with mission-driven leaders, investors, and community partners.

If you’re analytically strong, impact-oriented, and excited to put your skills to work for economic justice and sustainability—BII wants to hear from you!

Learn more here - https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/3a398a9dcd4d462fa1e98aaab1cf6ff3-impact-investing-associate-boston-impact-initiative-boston

08/04/2026

Meet the funds presenting at the ARC Capstone Celebration and Showcase 🎉
Teams big and small, these Fellows have been working together since last Fall and they're ready to share what they've learned with you!

Fellows from the 2025–2026 cohort will share the impact investment funds they have been developing throughout the ARC Fellowship. Each fund represents a unique strategy and approach to deploying capital in ways that center community needs, equity, and long-term resilience.

Want to learn how these funds will help our future? Join us on April 29 🌟

Register here: https://luma.com/1b9t985g?lm_source=embed

02/04/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Come work for BII! We’re looking for a Director of Development & Investor Relations to join our team

In this role, you’ll lead fundraising and investor engagement strategy—securing major philanthropic funding and building strong, long-term partnerships to support impact investment in small businesses and community-owned real estate.

We’re looking for someone with:

• 8+ years of nonprofit fundraising or advancement experience, including leadership

• A track record of securing large, multi-year institutional funding

• Experience building and stewarding investor and donor relationships

• Strong strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style

📍 Hybrid (Boston area)

📅 Applications due April 30, 2026

Learn more here - https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/9355b5a90d5c435787abcc977c8f9bc2-director-of-development-and-investor-relations-boston-impact-initiative-boston

01/04/2026

The Spring 2026 GreenEdge Accelerator cohort is officially underway — and it's our biggest yet. 🌱

17 Massachusetts small businesses are now in the program, spanning EV charging, HVAC, construction, welding, logistics, marketing, and more. They started this March and will celebrate their work at a capstone event in May.

BII’s GreenEdge Accelerator helps Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises build the operations, certifications, and connections they need to compete in Massachusetts' growing clean energy economy.

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 graduates, and welcome to the Spring 2026 cohort.

Spring 2026 Cohort Members are:
ReVolt Charging
Quality Air Solutions
BCI Insulation
1A Home Energy
Souzet HVAC Mechanical, Inc
Amado Energy Solutions
CastleBee Refrigeration
WG Design and Building
Golden Key Advisors
MVS Welding
New England Construction and Properties
Rare Forms, Inc.
Dacius Facilities Management, Inc.
NovaDynamic Technology Services
More Than Marketing
MoonRock Enterprises LLC
Viridi Edge

Learn more here: https://bostonimpact.org/2026/04/01/a-breakthrough-cohort-greenedge-spring-2026/

26/03/2026

BII is excited to announce the ARC Fellowship Capstone Celebration & Showcase on April 29, 2026. This virtual event highlights the 5th cohort of ARC Fellows (2025–2026)—a national group of fund managers designing community-based, impact-driven investment funds.

Each team will share a brief spotlight: some may pitch their fund, while others reflect on lessons learned and key design decisions. This celebration showcases the diversity of pathways in impact investing.

The event is open to funders, investors, ecosystem partners, practitioners, and anyone interested in community-centered finance. Applications for the next ARC Fellowship open in June so if you want a preview of the ARC Fellowship experience, join us on April 29! Register here: luma.com/1b9t985g

Meet our 5th cohort:
1st Sovereign Capital
First Fires Fund by Turtle Island Community Capital
Fund for Jobs Worth Owning by ICA Group
GES Community Investment Fund
Hive Mind Community Investment Co-op
Memphis Futures Fund by The Big We
Moore Philanthropy
People's Network for Land & Liberation Fund
Resilient Southern LAND (Legacy and Nature Defense) Fund
Working Within Fund for Social Entrepreneurs