The Little Book of Impact Investing
Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World
In The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and educator Priya Parrish delivers an insightful, inspiring, and practical discussion of why impact investing is rapidly gaining traction with retail and institutional investors. In the book, you’ll explore the origins and history of impact investing, common myths and misunderstandings, and how smart impact investors can drive social and environmental good while generating profits and lowering risk.
Priya explains the vast opportunities available to people who embrace impact investing, including discussions of investment strategies found in both the public and private markets. You’ll learn how impact investing aligns with modern portfolio theory while also solving for pressing societal challenges, from climate mitigation to disparities in health outcomes and economic mobility.
Explore the strategies of impact investing that deliver financial gains and positive results for people and the planet
The Little Book of Impact Investing walks you through exactly why and how to become an impact investor. You’ll discover the tools that impact investors use to create measurable impact and strong financial returns. Finally, you’ll find Priya’s persuasive and compelling arguments for why impact investing represents the future of capitalism and how you can manage your own portfolio to benefit from this approach.
Perfect for investment professionals, family office owners, financial planners, institutional investors, portfolio managers, and anyone else with an interest in understanding the future of finance and one of the most influential investing movements shaping the markets today. The Little Book of Impact Investing is a must-read for everyone with a stake in the contemporary economy
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.
Praise for “The Little Book of Impact Investing”
“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
“Priya Parrish’s Little Book of Impact Investing packs quite the punch. It will leave you inspired to explore the possibilities that impact investing offers and provide a playbook to get started.”
– Jessica Matthews, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
“Priya Parrish’s 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
“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
About Author Priya Parrish
Priya Parrish (LinkedIn) 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 B.S. from Babson College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.