Mission Driven Finance: Using Finance as a Tool for Change

Join CI3 in a conversation with Lauren Grattan, CC '08, Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of Mission Driven Finance, to learn about their work in impact investing and career paths into the impact investing space.

Mission Driven Finance is a California-based impact investment firm dedicated to building a financial system that ensures good businesses have sufficient affordable access to capital. Mission Driven Finance launched in 2016 to fill the gap between philanthropy and traditional investments. Mission Driven Finance provides both lender and borrow support, and prides itself on its track record of supporting entrepreneurs through the investment process.

Lauren's background in nonprofit development made her eager to activate more capital for social change, leading her to co-found Mission Driven Finance. As Chief Community Officer, she leads the design of community-driven strategy, providing a frame for both internal culture & partner relationships. Prior to building Mission Driven Finance, she spent nearly 10 years fundraising for a wide variety of nonprofits—from large universities to small, volunteer-run initiatives. Lauren proudly serves on the steering committee of the Inclusive Capital Collective and on the board of Business for Good San Diego. She is a 2019 Social Venture Circle Innovation Entrepreneur, and an active member of Women Give San Diego, San Diego Social Venture Partners, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and San Diego Impact Investors Network. Lauren is an alumna of Punahou School in Honolulu, and Columbia University in the City of New York.

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