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Unlocking Tribal economic growth: Sara Barbour and Lauren Grattan on how the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship is supporting self-determination

Jan 16, 2025

In this conversation between Sara Barbour, the executive director of The Alliance CDFI—a Native community development financial institution chartered under the Yurok Tribe—and Lauren Grattan, the co-founder and chief community officer of Mission Driven Finance®, we explore how Tribal SSBCI funds and the Indigenous Futures Fund are unlocking opportunities in Native communities.

Storytelling for Change: Going beyond diversity to create belonging at work

Jun 13, 2019

We expected to learn strategies to better communicate with the public, but we walked away with so much more than that.

Thoughts from the road: Small business drives strong communities across the country

May 23, 2019

David and Lauren spent National Small Business Week on the road in New York; Columbus, Ohio; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They spoke with stakeholders from different walks of life who all recognize the transformative power of small business from varied angles.

Women build the future of affordable homeownership

May 17, 2019

We had the honor of hanging out with inspiring women leading change during our Women Build the Future breakfast with San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

Supporting African artisans at work and beyond

May 16, 2019

“I have managed to invest…but one of the proudest things I have been able to do is pay for all of the school fees for my 7 children.”
—Seraphine, artisan

New financing model unlocks millions to build affordable homes

May 16, 2019

Charitable & private investors have contributed more than $1 million to a revolutionary fund supporting affordable housing for low-income families.

MAAC creates pathways to healthier San Diego families

Apr 15, 2019

Our COO and resident social determinants of health nerd Shreya Sasaki discussed her work with local nonprofit MAAC to create pathways for healthier San Diego families.

NPR: Breaking the cycle of disinvestment In lower-income communities

Apr 11, 2019

Our conversation with NPR about discrepancies in access to capital for lower-income communities and how we can level the playing field.

Milken Institute Opportunity Zone takeaways

Mar 5, 2019

Here are David’s generalized takeaways from the Milken Institute convenings in Oakland, centering around affordable housing, Opportunity Zones, and how local and statewide policies in California can be structured to influence positive outcomes.

Optimistic about Opportunity Zones in San Diego

Feb 24, 2019

While Opportunity Zones have the potential for the biggest wave of gentrification and displacement we’ve ever seen, we’re optimistic about San Diego.

Collaborative approach unlocks $12M project transforming youth lives

Dec 26, 2018

Mission Driven Finance, Civic San Diego, and a local foundation unlock $12MM for nonprofit Access Youth Academy’s facility in Southeast San Diego.

Notes from L.A. Opportunity Zones forum

Dec 4, 2018

Here are my thoughts and takeaways from speaking at the Los Angeles Opportunity Zones Forum: Community-Centric Investments.

How to align with Islamic financing principles to create economic opportunity

Nov 6, 2018

Mission Driven Finance provides culturally sensitive bridge financing to Somali Family Service of San Diego in accordance with Islamic financing principles.

Legacy Arts: Intentional impact investing

Oct 17, 2018

We were delighted to share with Legacy Arts Magazine how impact investing can support wealth managers, financial planners, and advisors to offer their clients new strategies to craft a legacy with meaning.

Our thoughts on San Diego’s Business Incentive Program

Apr 27, 2018

Yesterday, colleagues from Business For Good San Diego and I gave public testimony at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee (ED&IR) of the San Diego City Council as they reviewed proposed updates to the City's Business Incentive...

What’s happening with Opportunity Zones?

Apr 15, 2018

An interesting piece of legislation included in 2017's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the Opportunity Zones program. We've been digging in with colleagues across the country on how this can drive investment into neighborhoods that need it. So what's the scoop? The...

Announcing: Inner City Capital Connections SD kickoff breakfast

Apr 10, 2018

We are partnering with Kaiser Permanente San Diego to help introduce the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) national program to San Diego! When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | 7:30 am to 9:30 am 7:30 am breakfast 8 am program Where: Jacobs Center for Neighborhood...

San Diego Business Journal: Firm’s impact investing puts community in lending equation

Mar 21, 2018

Read the full article from the San Diego Business Journal on Mission Driven Finance and our community-based approach to impact investing and lending.

Mission Driven Finance announces first $1M in impact investments

Jan 31, 2018

San Diego startup led by proven industry leaders is making strides to $10M goal SAN DIEGO, CA—January 31, 2018—Mission Driven Finance today announced that Lucky Bolt, a local food kitchen and healthy meal delivery company, All Across Africa, a fair trade home goods...

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