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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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At #SOCAP25, leaders from @sorensonimpact.bsky.social offered fresh perspectives on outcomes-based financing, Nature-based Solutions, & impact measurement — sparking new ideas & actionable solutions to help move impact from the margins to the mainstream. 💡 Read highlights here.
Sorenson Impact Helps Push Impact Mainstream at SOCAP25 - Sorenson Impact Institute
Members of the Sorenson Impact Team Shared Their Expertise at SOCAP25 At SOCAP25, held October 27–29, 2025, in San Francisco, the Sorenson Impact team helped drive conversations about how capital can…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A new report shows the economic & social value of investing in #MentalHealth & substance use treatment. Ultimately, this framework offers a replicable roadmap for institutions to measure, communicate, & scale the impact of their #BehavioralHealth services. sorensonimpactinstitute.com/project/hunt...
December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In a new @forbes.com Q&A, Dr. Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at @utah.edu, discusses social impact as a core component of a modern business school curriculum and the critical balance of real-world experience and mentorship in higher education.
Educating For Impact: Dean Dirks On Purpose, Partnership, And Preparing Responsible Leaders
Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, discusses social impact as a core component of a modern business school curriculum.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In a new @forbes.com article, Janis Dubno and Dr. Mark Rapaport discuss the need for collaborative efforts that measure and demonstrate the impact of behavioral healthcare — and what it takes to translate care into actionable data.
The Economics Of Well-Being: A Framework For Valuing Behavioral Healthcare
Dr. Mark Rapaport and Janis Dubno discuss the need for collaborative projects that measure behavioral healthcare impact and what it takes to translate care into data.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Despite proven financial models for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), there remains a large gap to meet global targets. This presents an opportunity for private investors to scale investment across NbS & generate financial returns & impact. 🌱 Learn more: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Just released: a replicable framework to measure and communicate the socioeconomic value of behavioral health services. 💡 Explore the report: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/project/hunt...
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
At the recent #SOCAP25 conference in San Francisco, the Sorenson Impact team helped drive conversations on how capital can create meaningful, measurable change. 💡 Read how Sorenson Impact leaders helped shape the dialogue and key takeaways that emerged: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-imp...
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our latest newsletter features insights from #SOCAP25, a new report on investing in behavioral healthcare, and more. Explore it here: us11.campaign-archive.com?e=f5e1281f41...

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November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Urgent challenges have always driven our field in pursuit of a greater purpose — taking impact mainstream. A new @impactalpha.com article showcases insights from #SOCAP25 attendees and the many ways they are creating positive impacts, even amid these challenges.
In a time of peril, strategies for community power, local impact and climate resilience
For a few days, it appeared that the annual SOCAP gathering of impact investors and entrepreneurs would find itself in the middle of a major ICE crackdown on immigrants in the San Francisco Bay area.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We recently welcomed our 2025-2026 Impact Investing Student Cohort! 🎓 For the second consecutive year, the program includes a partnership with Bowie State University & Miami Dade College, aimed at broadening the talent pipeline for the #ImpInv field. 🤝 sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-imp...
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Expanding the market for NbS can address pressing environmental & societal challenges critical to stabilizing & restoring critical ecosystems. 🌱 Our NbS initiative includes a series of applied research projects & initiatives to help do just that: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Please join us in celebrating the recipients of our Social Impact in Education Faculty Small Grant Program! 🎉 This program supports faculty from across @utah.edu
in integrating social impact concepts into their work.
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI: CEO Katie Macc reflects on her time at #ClimateWeekNYC in an introspective essay for @forbes.com. 💬 "My time was filled with moments that stirred me, that made me think, and that forced me to reconsider how we up our pace to meet the current crisis."

Read the essay.
Meeting The Moment After Climate Week: An Invitation for Collaboration
Katie Macc of Sorenson Impact Institute shares takeaways from New York Climate Week, including a need for unprecedented collaboration.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Thank you for a truly momentous #SOCAP25! 🌟 There is an unparalleled energy in gathering in person with visionary leaders who are committed to creating real, transformative results. We can't wait to see how the conversations and connections made at SOCAP25 continue far beyond this event.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Our final day of sessions begins at 9 a.m. We can't wait for what's in store! socapglobal.com/socap25-full...

🎉 Join us for our Closing Ceremony at 5:15 p.m. in Embarcadero at City View. The #SOCAP25 Closing Party will begin immediately following the Closing Ceremony in Embarcadero at City View.
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's the final day of #SOCAP25! Here's where you can hear from our team and community today.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yesterday at the #SOCAP25 Opening Ceremony, Jim Sorenson welcomed attendees from around the world and across sectors, speaking to the challenges we face and the power of this community. 🌎
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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We are ready to dive back in today! Don’t miss the “Track’s Opening Panel” sessions: Join us for the kick-off sessions for each of our five content tracks, taking place simultaneously at 9 a.m. throughout The Contemporary Jewish Museum.
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#SOCAP25 continues today! If you are joining us in San Francisco, don't miss these sessions featuring members of the Sorenson Impact team.
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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The #SOCAP25 Opening Ceremony was an invigorating start to our three days together. Thank you to Gregg Castro (Association of Ramaytush Ohlone) for grounding us and the land we are honored to be on, and to the leaders who shared moving insights with a full room of attendees.
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
#SOCAP25 starts today in San Francisco! Sorenson Impact team members will join visionary leaders on stage to discuss key issues and present innovative, actionable strategies for tackling today’s most urgent challenges. Here's where you can hear from our team today.
October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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We are thrilled to spotlight the impact leaders who will take the stage during the #SOCAP25 Opening Ceremony! ⭐️ This powerful kickoff sets the tone for three days of purposeful dialogue, collaboration, and action.

Not yet registered? Secure your spot: socapglobal.com/events/socap...
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us in welcoming the 2025-26 Impact Investing Apprenticeship Program cohort! 🎉 The 27 students selected for this year’s cohort represent six schools across the country and a range of fields of study.
Sorenson Impact Institute Welcomes 2025-2026 Impact Investing Student Cohort - Sorenson Impact Institute
27 Students Selected for Premiere Venture Capital Internship Program SALT LAKE CITY — The Sorenson Impact Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business proudly announces its…
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October 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We're heading to San Francisco next week for #SOCAP25! Members of the Sorenson Impact team will explore critical topics with visionary impact leaders and introduce innovative, actionable opportunities to help combat the urgent challenges of our time.
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM