A key point to remember when discussing resources of interest to impact investors is they are continually being updated, evolved and expanded. Your best option is to subscribe to a few magazines and newsletters in order to receive updates on the field, attend a few impact investing events to learn the latest on issues of interest to impact investors and simply keep your eyes and ears open! You'll be amazed at the number and quality of resources available to you—most of which are free.

What follows is simply a starting place with no doubt many additional groups we may have overlooked and could have been included in this initial list. We should also note that given the authors of this book are based in the United States, most of these resources are “US-centric.” There are growing numbers of networks and resources being introduced in communities around the world, so don't forget to think globally, but act locally when looking for information and networks to inform your own good efforts. The following list is simply a starting place for you to begin your journey to impact!

Investor Networks

Toniic; www.toniic.org

Toniic is a global network of impact investors consisting of individuals and foundations investing in a variety of thematic areas. They host many annual conferences and regional networking sessions.

Investors Circle; http:// www.investorscircle.net

Investors Circle (IC) is the largest and most active early stage impact investing network. Together with hundreds of angels, venture capitalists, foundations and family offices, IC has propelled over $200 million into more than 300 enterprises dedicated to improving the environment, education, health and community.

Gratitude Railroad, http:// gratituderailroad.com/ #welcome

Gratitude Railroad serves as a community and catalyst for investors to learn, discuss and invest across asset classes focused on delivering top tier returns and helping to solve environmental and social challenges. This community has achieved significant success as investors, operators and entrepreneurs across various sectors and stages in the traditional capital markets.

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund; www.sv2.org/

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a community of more than 200 individuals and families who have come together to learn about effective giving and pool our resources to support innovative social ventures.