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March 13, 2025
Where Values Meet Finance: Prime Coalition’s Strategic Partnership with CNote in Action
Prime Coalition (Prime) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to unlock catalytic capital and change the future of climate finance. “We’ve been catalyzing climate solutions for over a decade, enabling innovation that holds the potential of mitigating gigaton-scale greenhouse gas emissions” says Prime. In 2023, Prime partnered with CNote to help achieve their…
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March 11, 2025
6 Ways to Explore Impact Investing
Impact investing is gaining traction as more individuals seek ways to align their financial decisions with their values. Rather than focusing solely on financial returns, impact investing provides opportunities to support businesses, funds, and initiatives that drive positive social and environmental change. If you are exploring impact investing, understanding the landscape and available options can…
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March 6, 2025
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: How Access to Capital Fuels Business Growth
As we celebrate Women’s Month this March, we take a moment to recognize the resilience, innovation, and impact of women entrepreneurs. Across industries, women-owned businesses are making a difference in their communities, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. Yet, for many women, access to capital remains a critical challenge. Securing funding is often the biggest…
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March 5, 2025
Disaster Recovery in Action: The Role of PCAP Loan Fund in Western North Carolina’s Resilience
Natural disasters disrupt lives, destroy infrastructure, and leave communities grappling with recovery. In their aftermath, the limitations of national disaster response mechanisms, like FEMA and SBA Disaster Relief, become clear. While essential, these programs take time to mobilize, leaving communities with urgent needs. In these critical moments, mission-driven financial institutions like Partner Community Capital (PCAP),…
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March 4, 2025
Values-Based Cash Management: A Purposeful Approach to Cash Management
In today’s financial landscape, corporations and foundations are seeking ways to align their financial strategies with their broader missions. One emerging approach is values-based cash management, a strategy that ensures where and how cash is held supports both financial goals and broader societal impact. By thoughtfully managing liquidity, organizations can help build stronger local communities…
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February 27, 2025
Beyond the Bottom Line: Innovations in Measuring Small Business Lending
By Tamra Thetford, VP of Impact Evaluation Small business lending is crucial in America as it fuels economic growth, job creation, and community development. Small businesses build wealth, particularly for underserved borrowers, by generating income, accumulating assets, and fostering financial stability. Mission-driven lenders play a vital role by providing access to capital and financial services…
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February 25, 2025
ImpactFlex™ Investing: A New Way for Investors to Customize Their Impact Values
CNote is excited to introduce ImpactFlex™ Investing, a customizable fixed-income solution designed for accredited and institutional investors seeking to align their financial goals with meaningful social impact. This innovative offering allows you to direct your capital toward initiatives that resonate with your values, fostering positive change in communities you care about. Customize Your Impact With…
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February 20, 2025
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs: 6 Stories of Resilience and Impact
Black History Month is a time to honor the profound contributions of Black individuals to our society. Throughout history Black entrepreneurs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation, driving economic growth and fostering community development. However, disparities persist. In 2022, Black-owned businesses constituted about 3% of U.S. firms, with over 194,000 enterprises employing 1.6 million people…
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February 12, 2025
CNote’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery Program: Supporting Underserved Communities in Times of Need
Natural disasters strike without warning, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. In the United States, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters have been steadily increasing, affecting millions of individuals and communities each year. These events disproportionately impact underserved communities, as they often lack the resources and financial stability to prepare for and…
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February 6, 2025
The Wealth Revolution: Why Investors Are Choosing Impact Investing
In recent years, people have increasingly embraced impact investing, blending financial returns with meaningful social and environmental outcomes. This shift reflects a growing desire to align wealth with values and leave a lasting legacy that goes beyond financial success. Visionaries like Mackenzie Scott have amplified the spotlight on impact investing by directing significant resources toward…