Join the Community

The New Impact Fund provides an opportunity for members to make tangible, sustainable impacts on commerce, wealth creation, and job creation in the Twin Cities. While all New Impact Fund members collectively contribute to the Evergreen Loan Fund, there are two possible modes of membership differing by engagement and time commitments: Cohort Members and Supporting Members.

Cohort Membership:

Active participation in 6-10 person ‘cohorts’ that decide on pre-vetted investments and participate in a facilitated curriculum across social issues and giving / investing.

Cohort Members will meet with their cohorts in-person and virtually for curated learning and engagement experiences to:

  • Build meaningful connections: Forge relationships with Black business owners and in a trusted peer group of cohort members to unlock the power of your social capital for a lasting impact.

  • Deepen your understanding: Embark on a curated learning journey alongside collaborative minds. Explore social issues and the local lending landscape to make informative decisions Working with notable leaders and experts around small black business growth.

  • Invest with Confidence: Active participation in discussions around allocating your cohorts financial and social capital to promising Black business.

Supporting Members:

Optional attendance at an in-person annual event highlighting New Impact Fund’s impact – Supporting Members will invest in Black business owners decided upon by Cohort Member. Supporting Members will receive an impact report, including stories and progress of entrepreneurs that New Impact Fund supports.

The membership experience is for those that want to:

  • Make a direct impact: Invest in a collective pool of capital strategically deployed to support Black-owned businesses.

  • Simplify your involvement: Enjoy the impact with minimal time commitment.

  • Focus on results: Track the meaningful change of your investment on community growth and business success.

No matter your preferred level of engagement, your involvement builds Black prosperity in the Twin Cities.