Dean Hand
Chief Research Officer at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
Dean Hand is the Chief Research Officer at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). She brings over 10 years of experience in emerging market impact investing, including work on blended finance tools, impact fund development, and measurement strategies. Before joining GIIN, she was part of the Impact Investing team at Ashburton Investments. Dean also lectures on impact investing, most recently to MBA students at the University of Pretoria. She holds a Master’s in Philosophy (Inclusive Innovation) from the University of Cape Town, awarded with distinction, and is a Bertha Scholar for her work in impact investing and innovative finance.
Kate Walsh
Director of Training at the GIIN
Kate Walsh is the Director of Training at the GIIN, where she leads efforts to expand impact investing education worldwide. She has dedicated her career to building networks that support sustainable finance and impact measurement. Before joining GIIN, she worked at Investor Advocates for Social Justice, focusing on issues like food sustainability, financial reform, and labor rights. She also served on the board of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and previously managed programme evaluation at the Entertainment Community Fund. Kate holds a Master’s in Public Administration from NYU and a BS in Management & Politics from Fairfield University.
CIIP presents a one‑day intensive seminar aimed at equipping mission‑driven organisations, fund managers, and business leaders with the knowledge and tools to attract and manage impact capital effectively. You’ll dive into investing frameworks, impact measurement strategies, fund structuring, and stakeholder reporting. Through practitioners’ insights, participants will learn how to align social and environmental outcomes with financial returns.
Why Attend?
- Global impact investing is surging—impact-aligned capital now totals trillions USD, and investors demand discipline in measurement and outcomes reporting.
- This seminar supports organisations in:
- Designing an authentic impact narrative
- Structuring impact-aligned financing vehicles
- Tracking and reporting outcomes with global standards
- Building appeal and trust with impact-focused investors
Learning Takeaways
- Develop a clear investment thesis aligned with SDGs and impact metrics
- Practical guidance on fundraising and structuring with impact focus
- Tools and frameworks for tracking, managing, and reporting impact
- Insights from successful real-world case studies and expert panel
About CIIP
The Capacity‑building Institute for Impact Partners (CIIP) delivers training and advisory services to empower organisations scaling positive environmental and social outcomes. CIIP specialises in translating sustainable development goals into finance-ready strategies.
Registration Details
- Seats Limited – advanced booking recommended
- Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/attracting-and-managing-impact-capital-tickets-1396055322049
CIIP’s seminar promises actionable guidance, expert-led discussions, and lasting strategies for integrating impact into capital raising and financial management. Let me know if you'd like additional versions — e.g. speaker profiles, email invitation templates, or social media posts.
Wed, August 20, 2025,
09:00 - 10:30 am SGT
Online
