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Introduces why and how systems thinking can reshape impact investing strategy and practice. It outlines six key shifts—ranging from valuing broader perspectives and reimagining capital deployment to enhancing measurement for systematic impact—and offers practical strategies and real-world examples from organizations already applying these approaches.

This Playbook offers a flexible and practical set of tools to help investors and their advisors apply systems thinking to impact investing strategy, implementation, and measurement. Building on the Primer, it presents a curated collection of tools—diagnostics, worksheets, and planning materials—that can be used independently or in combination.

For the family foundations and investors interested in exploring the option of program-related investments (PRI), this interview with Brian Lucareli, Michael Calabrese, and Emmaline Jurgena at Foley & Lardner provides an overview on the investment option that allows a private foundation to invest for charitable purposes rather than making a typical charitable grant. They also discuss the PRI’s purpose for charitable organizations, the necessary IRS documentation, and how PRI compares to traditional investments.

For many art collectors, the allure of acquiring and displaying art often overshadows the effort required to manage it properly and plan for its eventual disposition. After all, upon death, you can’t take it with you. Estate planning for art collectors involves navigating a complex landscape of valuation, tax, and management issues. Without a strategic approach, the beauty hanging on your walls might be at risk of becoming entangled in tax and legal concerns. So, it’s time to master the art of estate planning so your collection remains a source of pride and prosperity for generations.

Charitable giving is an important goal for many investors. Although any form can be beneficial, proper planning of the when, what, and how can help maximize the donor’s philanthropic as well as overall wealth planning goals. In examining some common charitable giving strategies, the advantages and disadvantages are discussed, and examples are presented to illustrate the potential impact.

In this second paper of a two-part series on philanthropy and sustainable investing, we outline how families may wish to identify opportunities within sustainable and impact investing themes.

For charitably minded individuals, cryptocurrency investments—such as Bitcoin and Ethereum—held more than one year may provide a unique opportunity to leverage highly appreciated assets to achieve maximum impact with charitable giving. By donating cryptocurrency to charity, it can also unlock additional funds in two tax-smart ways. For more insights on contributing non-cash assets to charity, listen to the accompanying Giving with Impact podcast.

Impact investing, which seeks to generate social and/or environmental benefits while delivering a financial return, is expanding as a promising tool for both investors and philanthropists. This guide is part of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Philanthropy Roadmap series and acts as an introduction to impact investing.