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Sorenson Impact
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We help organizations achieve their impact vision.

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At the recent #SOCAP25 conference, CEO Katie Macc moderated a panel that invited participants to reimagine how we define — and invest in — nature’s true worth. 🌳☀️🌊 Read insights from the conversation: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/sorenson-imp...

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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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📢 Attention @utah.edu students! Enroll in "Entrepreneurial Finance Introduction to Impact Investing" to discover how money can make a difference. Learn more and add ENTP 2020 to your spring schedule: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/classes/%20?...

#ImpactInvesting #EntrepreneurialFinance
Discover how money can make an impact. Enroll in Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTP 2020) Introduction to Impact Investing. Spring Semester 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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...
Quote from Sorenson Impact Institute's Managing Director of Impact Finance, Janis Dubno, reads: This work equips policymakers, funders, and providers with evidence that behavioral healthcare is not just a moral imperative, but also a meaningful economic and fiscal investment.
December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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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...
To meet the Rio Convention targets, annual investments in NbS must nearly triple to $542 billion by 2030 and quadruple to $737 billion by 2050.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Just released: a replicable framework to measure and communicate the socioeconomic value of behavioral health services. 💡 Explore the report: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/project/hunt...
New Report. Development of a Social and Economic Impact Monetization Framework for Mental Health and Substance Use Healthcare Services in an Academic Mental Health Institute
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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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
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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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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...
Quote from the Institute's Senior Director of Venture Capital Smit Naik reads: Venture capital is a rather exclusive career path, often reserved for students from more elite institutions. As a result, it is vital for us to create opportunities for ambitious students who may not have equitable access to this opportunity.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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...
Quote from Dr. Nalini Nadkarni reads: Drawing on the power of nature to address pressing environmental and societal challenges is essential to stabilizing and restoring critical ecosystem services and other human values, including health and well-being, cultural heritage, community resilience, and ecological biodiversity.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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.
Photo of several of the grant recipients at a recent luncheon.
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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
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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. 🌎
Photo of Jim Sorenson on stage at SOCAP25
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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#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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#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'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.
Find Sorenson Impact at SOCAP25. October 27-29, 2025. San Francisco, California.
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Explore our latest newsletter to read #ClimateWeekNYC reflections from CEO Katie Macc and members of our community. Plus, see a preview of where we'll be at #SOCAP25! mailchi.mp/sorensonimpa...

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October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Explore the innovative potential of Nature-based Solutions at #SOCAP25! “Climate and Nature-based Solutions” is a primary focus of this year's convening, and a variety of sessions will highlight innovative approaches to restoring and protecting natural resources.

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SOCAP25 Track Spotlight: Climate and Nature-based Solutions
October 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Nature Bonds have restructured sovereign debt to raise an estimated $1 billion for conservation, safeguarding millions of hectares of land & water. 👏 Read insights from Melissa Weigel, Managing Director of Capital Raising at TNC: www.forbes.com/sites/sorens...
Quote from Melissa Weigel reads: NbS OBF is especially compelling when projects deliver measurable, scalable benefits that align with investor priorities. While NbS generate public goods — such as improved ecosystem services or climate resilience — some are harder to measure than others.
October 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Members of the Sorenson Impact team are ready to share their expertise at #SOCAP25, Oct. 27 to 29, in San Francisco! They will explore critical topics with visionary leaders & introduce actionable opportunities to help combat the challenges of our time. Join us: socapglobal.com/events/socap...
October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Despite proven financial models for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), there remains a large gap to meet global targets. This gap presents a significant opportunity for private investors to scale investment across NbS and generate financial returns as well as measurable environmental and social impact. 💡
Only 18% of Nature-based Solutions financing came from private capital in 2023. Source: United Nations Environment Programme.
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Through our Nature-based Solutions (NbS) initiative, we aim to catalyze scalable investment in nature-positive outcomes, ensuring investments are both financially viable & underpinned by scientific rigor & social equity. 🌱 Learn more: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...
Quote from the Sorenson Impact Institute's Managing Director of Impact Finance Janis Dubno reads: NbS is an emerging sector that recognizes and leverages the power of nature to efficiently address the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss. It can also improve socioeconomic outcomes in communities along with ecological outcomes.
September 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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We kicked off our time at #ClimateWeekNYC with two dynamic forums on #NatureBasedSolutions (NbS) led by Janis Dubno and Dr. Nalini Nadkarni. 🌱👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Yale Club of New York City for these critical conversations!
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We are thrilled to be on the ground at #ClimateWeekNYC! 🌆🌎 If you are in NYC, learn more about our participation and send our team members a message to schedule a meeting. We look forward to connecting with you! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/climate-week... @climategroup.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Nature-based Solutions (NbS), actions that protect, manage, and restore ecosystems and enhance human well-being and biodiversity, can address some of the world’s most pressing challenges while expanding the market for impact investing. 🌱 Learn more: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...
Growing Impact on Fertile Ground: Expanding the Market for Nature-based Solutions. A Sorenson Impact Institute Multi-Year Initiative.l Learn How You Can Get Involved.
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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At #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re co-hosting an intimate strategic working session with SecondMuse and Mutual Value Labs to co-design nature-positive investments that link ecosystems, equity, and economic resilience in Southeast Asia.
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM