Investing for good

Is it possible to make smart, profitable investments for future growth while supporting the needs of the community today? At the Quad Cities Community Foundation, the answer is yes.

Community Foundation donors have access to a flexible range of investment options, including a Socially Responsive Investment Pool in which a diversified allocation of investments is screened for environmental, social, and other criteria while still benefiting from a sustainable investing approach.

This investment strategy is guided by the Community Foundation’s specialized investment committee comprised of seasoned industry professionals. The committee manages and invests the contributions made to donor funds. They work to invest for the long term, mitigate risk, and provide a consistent flow of granting dollars into the community.

Community Foundation donors are growing their investments to support future giving while also supporting a range of immediate local causes like affordable housing. For example, the pool invests in RBC’s BlueBay Access Capital Community Investment fund, a portfolio that invests in making affordable mortgages available to those in the investors’ region.

“Donors want to create lasting support for our community,” said Paul Tomkins, the Community Foundation’s vice president of finance. “And they also want to drive change today. We make that possible by leveraging national portfolios to impact causes right here in our region.”

Donor investments in the portfolio have made more than $675,000 available for affordable mortgages for residents in the Quad Cities region. By investing charitable dollars for growth and impact, Community Foundation donors are investing to support a critical need in the community while continuing to see returns that will lead to future giving.

“It’s a powerful concept,” said Tomkins. “A single gift can make a difference for our neighbors in need today and still help to ensure a bright future for tomorrow.”

Every investment at the Community Foundation is made with one goal in mind: to put as many resources as possible each year back into the community to amplify good work across the Quad Cities region.

The Community Foundation has been investing in the Quad Cities for more than 60 years. A careful, long-term strategy is designed to provide a consistent flow of funds for grantmaking and initiatives while minimizing risk and preserving the value of gifted assets. To learn more about the Community Foundation’s investment commitments and strategy and to see how you can become involved in this powerful work, contact Paul Tomkins at paultomkins@QCCommunityFoundation.org or 563-326-2840.