Connect with us:

We are thrilled to share an update about SOCAP26: SOCAP Global will host its annual flagship conference in Chicago for the very first time from October 12-14, 2026!

SOCAP has always been about connecting people who work at the intersection of money and meaning while highlighting the world-changing work to which we aspire. Some of the most important global innovations in impact investing, place-based investing, and inclusive capital are happening in Chicago and across the American Midwest. Bringing a long-overdue global spotlight to the area helps us to advance our purpose and our field. We couldn’t be more excited about this evolution for our community.

As we take this next step, we acknowledge the people and places that have shaped SOCAP into what it is today. San Francisco will always be home and part of our identity. It shaped our origins more than 18 years ago and continues to influence our mindset to this day. We are taking the SOCAP show on the road for now, but we will be back home in SF soon!

We believe this next chapter will be our strongest yet. Tune in to a new episode of the Money + Meaning podcast to learn more.

Our team is also evolving. Our beloved, longtime Community Engagement Manager, Fabienne Blanc, is retiring this year. In so many ways, Fabienne represents the very heart of SOCAP Global and has been a fixture of our community for nearly two decades. We are excited for her, even as we know her absence will be felt by our team and throughout the SOCAP community. We also welcome Kristin Carlson Vogen as our Chicago-based Sr. Director of Community & Partnerships, who is already providing valuable contributions as we bring our event to the Midwest for the first time. 

We hope you will join us in continuing to shape SOCAP and advancing the field for what matters most: our work, our community, and our shared vision of moving capital toward impact. 

Thank you for being part of the SOCAP community,

In This Edition

• Listen to a new podcast episode about our next chapter.
• Read Fabienne Blanc’s SOCAP journey as she moves into retirement.
• Meet our newest team member, Kristin Carlson Vogen. 

• Explore the SOCAP25 Session Playlist for actionable insight.

Get ready to meet the impact community in Chicago from October 12-14, 2026! SOCAP26 Early Bird tickets are now available — a savings of $800 off the full-price ticket and the lowest price you will see ahead of the event. Reserve your spot today!

Get Involved

SOCAP's Next Chapter: Increasing Accessibility and Mainstream Participation

Featuring Robert Munson, Sarah Sterling, Kristin Carlson Vogen, and Tova Lobatz of SOCAP Global.

In this special episode of Money and Meaning, members of the SOCAP team share details on the move of SOCAP’s flagship conference from San Francisco to Chicago in 2026. The team discusses the strategic reasons behind the move, including the Midwest’s strong institutions aligned with SOCAP’s mission. The region is home to leading innovations in impact finance, climate solutions, and community investment, as well as key partners like the MacArthur Foundation and Chicago Community Trust. Tune in to learn more about this exciting next chapter! LISTEN HERE.

💡 Now Available: The SOCAP25 Session Playlist

If you missed SOCAP25 or want to revisit the powerful conversations from the convening, check out the just-released SOCAP25 Session Playlist!

Start the new year strong with actionable insights from the SOCAP stages! The sessions from SOCAP25 are now available to stream (free!) on our YouTube channel. Explore the SOCAP25 Session Playlist to learn how the impact community is collaborating to take impact mainstream. EXPLORE THE PLAYLIST.

Team Updates:

From Registration to the Heart of the Community: Fabienne Blanc’s SOCAP Journey

Fabienne has led the registration process (and so much more) at SOCAP since SOCAP11. As she retires, join us in honoring her enduring and people-centered career.

As we prepare for SOCAP26, long-time team member Fabienne Blanc is preparing for the next stage in her life: retirement! Fabienne is, as many of the SOCAP team members put it, “the heart of the SOCAP community,” and we wanted to take a moment to honor her legacy and role in making SOCAP the powerful, impactful, and authentic community that it is today. In this conversation, Fabienne answers a few questions to provide her perspective on how SOCAP has changed over the last 15 years alongside the field of impact, what has kept her dedicated to the event year after year, and what she hopes for SOCAP’s future. READ MORE.

👋 Meet Kristin Carlson Vogen, Sr. Director of Community and Partnerships

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our impact-driven team!

Kristin Carlson Vogen, the newest member of the SOCAP team, is a Chicago-based passionate supporter of people and the power of philanthropy and impact. Throughout her career, she has provided subject matter expertise to individuals and families on private foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowment management for public charities. CONNECT WITH KRISTIN.

In the community: 

From Our Partners | Britebound™ and Burning Glass Institute Identify Launchpad Jobs for Long-Term Success

Nearly one in five workers without a degree out-earn the median college graduate, and about two million earn over $100,000 annually, according to a new report from Britebound™ and the Burning Glass Institute — national nonprofits dedicated to using data-driven research to expand opportunity and strengthen economic mobility. Tracking millions of nondegree workers, the study shows how the first job after high school can change a life’s trajectory. READ MORE.

From Our Partners | Catalyze Fund Fellowship Applications Now Open

Catalyze supports new fund managers — particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds — with flexible capital and hands-on support to build sustainable investment firms. Their Fund Fellowship is currently accepting applications for US-based fund managers raising their first fund. Applications are open until February 14th, and the program is free for GP participants.

APPLY HERE.

Thank You to Our Multi-Year Partners