Capital Impact Partners, one of the Momentus Capital branded family of companies, receives regular media coverage for its work to transform how capital and investments flow into communities to provide people access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.
That coverage, compiled on this page, includes our efforts with local leaders and key organizations to deliver critical social services, helping diverse developers grow their businesses, and other important programs and initiatives.
If you are a member of the media and have a press inquiry, please reach out to David Greisman at dgreisman@capitalimpact.org.
Ellis Carr Named to Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 List
2023
Ellis Carr is the president and CEO of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, part of the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations. He was featured in the Washington Business Journal’s annual Power 100 list as one of 25 business leaders featured in the “Big Money & Financiers” section.
Capital Impact Partners awards Co-op Innovation Award to justice-oriented farm for apprenticeship program
2023
“Rock Steady Farm — a queer- and trans-owned farm rooted in social justice, food access and farmer training — is being awarded $40,000 to develop and launch a paid apprenticeship program for queer and trans farmers and farmers of color. […] The funding was announced as part of the annual Co-op Innovation Awards, a joint project from Capital Impact Partners and National Cooperative Bank.”
Austin real estate developers receive Capital Impact Partners training to build more affordable housing
2023
“Twenty small-volume real estate developers in Austin are participating in a training program designed to help them grow their businesses while simultaneously creating new affordable housing. Hosted by the city-backed nonprofit Austin Housing Finance Corp., the Small Developer Training Program is being led by Capital Impact Partners […] and HousingWorks Austin.”
New Cleveland Equitable Development Initiative hopes to increase diversity among real estate developers
2023
“A new initiative is striving to increase diversity in the field of real estate development and to provide the tools to build the skills needed for success. The Cleveland Equitable Development Initiative began accepting applications from minority developers this week. The initiative is a joint effort among two local nonprofits, Cleveland Development Advisors and Village Capital Corporation, as well as a national group, Capital Impact Partners.”
Growing Diverse Housing Developers: New efforts in Atlanta are boosting Black developers
2023
This article includes a spotlight on Growing Diverse Housing Developers, a $40 million nationwide initiative funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation to make real estate development more diverse. Capital Impact Partners is leading a coalition of three of the four organizations involved in the initiative.
Capital Impact Partners Recognized as the #1 Best Nonprofit to Work For
2023
Capital Impact Partners was ranked as the #1 medium-sized nonprofit and #2 overall by The NonProfit Times, the leading publication for nonprofit managers. “This award is both validation for what we’ve done so far and motivation to continue to invest in our people. Training, resources, and a thriving culture will help us all do our best work,” said Kim Dorsett, Chief Human Resources Officer.
