Businesses in a just economy are led by people who prioritize their employees, customers, communities, and the natural world. These businesses are not well served by the conventional financial services industry. They need capital that flows with a priority on people and the planet. I help organizations create funds to invest in businesses that benefit people and the environment and I help impact-first investors and philanthropy find and invest in those funds. This is the flow of capital that is required to build a just economy.Whether you use terms like “new economy,” “just transition,” “catalytic capital,” “integrated capital,” and “program-related investments,” or you are just starting to explore how your organization can play a role in moving capital differently in pursuit of an economy that isn’t extractive or exploitative and that is reducing the racial wealth gap rather than increasing it, I’d love to talk with you about how I can help.I enjoy sharing my own journey from corporate America to nonprofit management to investing for racial justice and climate resilience as a way to help others on their own personal and professional pathways.As an experienced former nonprofit executive director (15 years!), I also provide services to nonprofit organizations, with a focus on governance, budgets, strategic & financial planning, and program development.I have a strong background and networks in early stage climate tech investing, technology-based economic development, and innovation ecosystems, and I apply an equity and justice lens to these fields.You can reach me via dskenneypdx@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to schedule a time to talk.