Donating money and volunteering are two important actions you can take to help strengthen the voices of disenfranchised communities and to promote a more just society.
Yet, you can extend your impact for social justice by evaluating the way you invest your money. Whether you are saving for retirement, earning additional income through investments or recently inherited some money, socially responsible investing allows individuals to reach financial goals while also integrating concerns for broader social, economic and environmental justice.
The Social Justice Fund NW has developed a number of resources about socially responsible investment options that are now available on our website. Our goal is to promote thoughtful use of money among our members and other progressives.
First, Bruce Herbert of Newground Social Investment defines the three key strategies for socially responsible investing: 1) screening, 2) community investment, and 3) shareholder activism.
Secondly, there is a list of recommended websites for you to explore more ways you can use your consumer power for good. That and other resources are on our Socially Responsible Investing page.
Lastly, you may be wondering how you can find someone who can counsel you in financial planning matters yet you also want an adviser who shares your values. We present to you the 2006 SRI Financial Advisor Directory. The names in our list come as referrals from Social Justice Fund NW members and clients.
We hope you find these resources useful. If you have any feedback, we would like to hear from you at gifts =at = socialjusticefund =dot= org. Contact.