With 2026 fast approaching, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of the powerful SOCAP25 conversations that are sure to keep us inspired toward action in the New Year. We invite you to watch the Brief & Bold Lightning Talks from SOCAP25, which highlight diverse approaches to building inclusive, cross-sector partnerships and unlocking capital at scale. Plus, tune in to a new episode of the Money + Meaning podcast that explores how to build ecosystems that grow power and prosperity. We wish you a season of rest and rejuvenation, and we look forward to bringing refreshed energy to build on our impact even further in 2026.
In This Edition
Watch 7 leaders offering real-world examples of how to take impact mainstream.
Listen to a new podcast episode about investing in economic and political power.
⚡️ 7 Visionary Leaders Offer Bold Ideas for Advancing Impact
Watch the SOCAP25 Brief and Bold talks for real-world examples and fresh perspectives on how to take impact mainstream.
During the SOCAP25 “Brief & Bold Lightning Talks,” seven leaders shared how their innovative organizations are tackling some of the world’s most significant social and environmental challenges. Watch their presentations for insight into their ventures and actionable ideas to drive collaboration and accelerate impact within your own work and across the broader ecosystem. WATCH NOW.
Investing in Economic and Political Power: Innovative Models for Change
Featuring Julie Menter | Transform Finance, Erin Dale McClellan | Partnership Fund, Hans How | Kataly Foundation, and Nick Carter | State Power Fund
This new episode of Money and Meaning explores how to build ecosystems that grow both power and prosperity. Recorded at SOCAP25, the conversation highlights bold, community-led strategies that bring together political and economic forces. Discover how cooperatives are driving policy change, grassroots groups are leveraging investment as a tool for self-determination, and funders are providing flexible capital that empowers decision-making. TUNE IN.
🎁 Explore the 2025 Socially Conscious Gift Guide
As you shop for the holiday season (and beyond!), consider gifts from social ventures that are making a measurable difference around the globe.
Choosing presents that create social impact not only spreads joy to your loved ones but also supports the entrepreneurs and communities working to build a more equitable world. We’ve curated a selection of ethically and sustainably made products crafted by members of the SOCAP Conscious Marketplace at SOCAP25. These innovators are redefining what it means to do business for good. EXPLORE THE GUIDE.
💬 In Their Words: Collaboration Is the Real Catalytic Capital at SOCAP
We love this SOCAP reflection from Payel Farasat, MScFA, Chief Growth Advisor at FINCA International & FINCA Ventures. FINCA is a global organization dedicated to creating pathways out of poverty through sustainable, scalable solutions that are rooted in the needs of the people it serves. We are grateful for FINCA’s partnership at SOCAP25 and the powerful outcomes they create in the world.
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