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Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) North America
Education Administration Programs
San Francisco, California 1,262 followers
CSP North America leverages scientific research and runs trainings to mobilize capital toward social change.
About us
At the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP), our work is based on two important developments: 1. Sustainable Finance has emerged as a key opportunity to deploy large amounts of capital for financial returns and positive social and environmental outcomes. Sustainable Finance can become a key driver for sustainable development. 2. Private Wealth has become highly concentrated. Today, 0.7% of the global population control more than 50% of total private wealth, as well as many of the world’s largest conglomerates, companies and foundations. Many wealth owners are deeply interested in Sustainable Finance, but lack the capacity to engage. To bring these two phenomena together, our research and teaching work is uniquely positioned at the nexus of sustainable finance and private wealth. As such, our goal is to activate private wealth and sustainable finance, at scale, as a substantial driver for sustainable development.
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https://cspnorthamerica.org
External link for Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) North America
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Impact investing, Sustainable finance, Research, Investing for Systems Change, Values Alignment, and Training
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San Francisco, California, US
Employees at Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) North America
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Hanson Gong
Systems Change Agent | Field Sower
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Kirsten Andersen
Director of Applied Research | PhD in Sociology
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Erin Duddy
Impact Investment Training Leader | Building Programs for Private Wealth Holders | Philanthropy & Systems Change
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Vicki Maler
Accelerating Impact Investing @ CSP North America
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How can credible research strengthen impact investing? Join us for a timely conversation on the tensions—and opportunities—at the intersection of research and practice in impact investing. This session brings together respected voices in the field, including Kirsten Andersen, PhD, Head of Research at CSP North America, who will speak alongside: Karim Harji, MPA, Saurabh Lall, PhD, and Catherine Dun Rappaport, MPP and is designed for IMM practitioners and evaluators, Impact investors seeking evidence-informed decision-making, Researchers and field builders aiming to bring rigor and relevance to the field Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqk-FfvT Let’s explore how research can be more effectively used to understand and enhance the impact of impact investments. #ImpactInvesting #IMM #ImpactMeasurement #ResearchForImpact #EvidenceBasedInvesting Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) North America Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth Singapore (CSP SG)
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What an extraordinary journey we’ve just wrapped up here in Zurich. 🏔️✨ We knew it would be special when this group came together but nothing could’ve prepared us for the depth of conversation, courage, and clarity that unfolded. Bold ideas. Breathtaking landscapes. Purpose-led wealth holders, all asking the same question: ↳ How can I tell if the change I'm contributing to is incremental or systemic? The energy in the cohort was electric as they mapped systems, identified leverage points, and built action plans to move capital in ways that regenerate, not extract. In every workshop and dialogue, one thing became clear. This is no longer about marginal tweaks. It’s about redesigning the system itself. 🤝 Deep thank you to our speakers and mentors — including the Katapult Foundation, MIT Sloan School of Management, TransCap Initiative, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth — and experts such as Jason Jay, Johannes Tschiderer, Britta Gruenig, Professional Certified Coach, Kirsten Andersen, Matthias Waldkirch, Falko Paetzold, and Dominic Hofstetter — for guiding us through this work with insight and integrity. As one participant put it: “This isn’t just about frameworks. It’s about finding the courage and clarity to act — together.” To the 17-strong cohort, thank you for showing up with such humility, intelligence, and drive. You are the reason this work matters. And if you’ve read this and thought, “I wish I’d been there,” reach out to Marietta Chatzinota at marietta.chatzinota@df.uzh.ch to learn more about our course Investing for Systems Change. We offer a range of trainings for changemakers like you. 🌍 Capital can be part of the problem or part of the solution. Last week, we chose the latter.
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CSP is proud to be co-hosting a powerful SF Climate Week event on the role of strategic capital in driving climate innovation. Join CSP board chair Faye Walsh Drouillard alongside Aury Cifuentes from How Women Invest, Karen Sheffield, MBA from Pachamama Ventures, and Alexandra T. from Acumen for a panel on how investors can accelerate impact through innovative financing. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/4t0b3wj5
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We’re proud to be partnering with the World Within Foundation to host an evening with climbing and climate champion Alex Honnold, bringing together investors, philanthropists, and founders on April 21st. The event will begin with an exclusive screening of the upcoming docuseries 'How to Change the World', spotlighting the work of the Honnold Foundation and SAGE Development Authority in expanding renewable energy access to Standing Rock and beyond. A panel discussion will follow, featuring CSP North America board chair Faye Walsh Drouillard and CSP alumni Mehul Bhagat. Interested in joining? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/j4o5vese
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Vote for Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth's SOCAP Global 2025 session proposal, led by CSP's Director of Applied Research, Kirsten Andersen! The session, Maximizing Impact: A Multi-Capital Approach to Systems Change, will equip entrepreneurs, investors, and market-builders with practical tools to integrate non-financial resources into their impact strategies. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises, applying the framework to real-world scenarios, leaving with actionable insights to enhance their role in systemic change. 👉 Cast your vote (it takes less than 30 seconds): https://lnkd.in/gRJsU4M9 #SOCAPOpen
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The deadline to register for Investing for Systems Change is April 2025! This three-day immersive program in Switzerland equips investors and changemakers with the tools to drive lasting impact. Over three immersive days in Switzerland, you’ll explore regenerative farming, sustainable food systems, and systemic investing with leading experts. 📅 Deadline to register: April 25 ✊ Connect with Vicki Maler to learn more or apply. 🔗 Program details: https://lnkd.in/emKNDY_j
In a world grappling with complex, interconnected challenges, piecemeal solutions aren’t enough. 🌍🏔️ Enter "Investing for Systems Change", a transformative three-day experience designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and community needed to drive real, lasting impact. Set against the stunning landscapes of Switzerland, this immersive program blends: 🎓 In-class learning with hands-on exploration 🚜 Regenerative farming field visits 🥦 Expert-led sessions on sustainable food systems 🛠️ Workshops on mapping leverage points for systemic change This is more than just a program, it’s a movement. Join a select cohort of wealth holders, investors, and changemakers committed to reshaping systems and amplifying impact. Guiding you through this experience are leading experts in systemic investing, sustainable finance, and impact strategy, including Jason Jay, Dominic Hofstetter, Britta Gruenig, Professional Certified Coach, Alexandra (Alie) Korijn, Samuel Bonsey, Kirsten Andersen, and Matthias Waldkirch. ✊ → Ready to take action? Contact Vicki Maler to get your questions answered, see if the program might be a good fit for you, or apply. 🔗 → You can also find out more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/emKNDY_j #SystemicInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestingForChange #FinanceForGood #PurposeDrivenCapital
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Yesterday at the Systemic Investing Summit in London, we explored how private wealth can drive systemic transformation. CSP’s Kirsten Andersen joined Tania Rodriguez Riestra, Richard Azarnia, and Dr. Julie Engelhorn to lead the session “Advancing the Practice: Private Wealth’s Unique Role in Systemic Investing.” Wondering what's next? 📖 Get the Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing → https://lnkd.in/e9e42yRb ⛰️ Join the Investing for Systems Change Training in May → https://lnkd.in/ee2iUhrv
Yesterday, at the Systemic Investing Summit in London, we gathered with a shared purpose: exploring how private wealth can drive real, systemic transformation. It was so good to see so many of you there. There’s always something very special about so many changemakers being in the same room. Ideas take shape, connections deepen, and collective energy builds.⚡ Among them were CSP’s Kirsten Andersen, CO’s Tania Rodriguez Riestra, The Good Investor’s Richard Azarnia, and POLLEX’s Dr. Julie Engelhorn, who led our session, “Advancing the Practice: Private Wealth’s Unique Role in Systemic Investing”. Through case studies and peer exchange, they explored different approaches to deploying capital across asset classes and building collaborative stakeholder networks to drive systemic change. As the newly published “Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing” highlights, systemic investing isn’t about fixing isolated issues, it’s about shifting the underlying conditions that create them. The discussion surfaced key insights: 💡 The value and necessity of collaboration 💡 The feasibility of market rate returns without being extractive 💡 The ‘taxes’ of learning, building and orchestrating as a pioneer in systemic investing We were inspired by the depth of discussion and the willingness of so many to step into this work together. Thank you for bringing this session to life and for continuing to drive action! So, what’s next? 🔖 Get the guide and take the next step. The “Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing” offers practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and a roadmap for investors ready to engage. → https://lnkd.in/e9e42yRb ⛰️ Turn insight into action. The "Investing for Systems Change" Training in May is designed for investors looking to integrate systems thinking into their portfolios. Learn how to invest not just for return, but for transformation. → https://lnkd.in/ee2iUhrv 💚 Yesterday was a powerful reminder that change isn’t just theoretical, it’s already happening. And when we come together, we accelerate it. Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep collaborating. Let’s keep building the future we know is possible. Together! 🤝 MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, TransCap Initiative, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, The ImPact, The Good Investors, CO_, Tara Health Foundation, Katapult Foundation, RS Group, Rory Tews, Falko Paetzold, Seth Fleisher, Jason Jay, Dominic Hofstetter, Alexandra (Alie) Korijn, Samuel Bonsey, Elise Belusa, Aspasia Daskalopoulou #SystemicInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestingForChange #FinanceForGood #PurposeDrivenCapital
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New research out now! The Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing is here! 🚀 This must-read guide offers key concepts, tools, and case studies to help investors drive systemic change and rethink how capital tackles global challenges. 🌍💡 Huge shoutout to our local teammates Seth Fleisher and Kirsten Andersen for their invaluable contributions. 🌟 Looking for more? Join us in May in Zurich for the Investing for Systems Change Program and put insights into action. https://lnkd.in/ghXq6t-j
New research out now! 📥 Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing 📖✨ The wait is over! We’re excited to announce that the brand new "Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing" is now available to download. 🎉🥳🎆 This is a must-read for any investor looking to drive systemic change, offering a clear and practical introduction to systemic investing. With key concepts, tools, and case studies, it will help you rethink how capital can help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. 💪🌱 🔎 Inside, we explore: 1️⃣ System Maps → A key tool in visualizing how elements within a system interact and identify where capital can drive the greatest impact. 2️⃣ Integration → How systemic investing moves beyond single asset classes to create synergistic portfolios that amplify change. 3️⃣ Getting Started → A step-by-step guide for investors looking to adopt systems thinking in their approach. 4️⃣ Case Studies → Real-world examples of investors who work across asset classes in strategic and integrated ways. 5️⃣ Collaboration → Why systemic investing requires deep cross-sector collaboration, incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives and asset classes. The guide is radical collaboration in action, bringing together leading networks in systemic investing, including the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, TransCap Initiative, The ImPact, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, and Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth. Co-authored by Dr. Rory Tews, Dr. Jason Jay, Dr. Kirsten Andersen, and Dr. Falko Paetzold, it is a powerhouse of sustainable investing expertise. 🧠✨ 🤝 A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, including Seth Fleisher, Dominic Hofstetter, Alexandra (Alie) Korijn, and Samuel Bonsey. The result is a testament to what is possible when we work together. MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, TransCap Initiative, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, The ImPact, The Good Investors, CO_, Tara Health Foundation, Katapult Foundation, RS Group, Elise Belusa Download your free copy and take the next step toward impact. Happy reading! 📖✨😌 ↓ Ready to take your learning even further? The Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing is just the beginning. ⛰️ Turn insight into action with the "Investing for Systems Change" Training. Taking place in May in Zurich, this intensive program is designed for investors looking to integrate systems thinking into their portfolios. Learn how to invest not just for return, but for transformation. → https://lnkd.in/ecVPY3hC #SystemicInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestingForChange #FinanceForGood #PurposeDrivenCapital
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We’re thrilled that Vicki Maler, Program Associate for Training and Community Engagement, will be delivering a fireside talk in conversation with advisory board member Karine Sarkissian on Leveraging Multicapital Strategies for Transformative Impact at the Global Philanthropy Forum this Friday, March 14th in San Francisco! This session will explore how individuals can align social, cultural, symbolic, and economic capital to drive meaningful change while mitigating the risks of misalignment. Developed in partnership with the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, this multicapital framework provides practical tools to maximize synergies and ensure impact strategies stay mission-aligned. CSP will also be leading a Multicapital for Impact roundtable at lunch, hosted in collaboration with Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). If you’re attending the summit, we’d love to connect! See you there.
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