Online Event: Insights and Invitations

Day: May 14, 2025

Times:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

(You can choose the time most convenient to you)

Location: Virtual (on Zoom)
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For 23 years, Criterion Institute has remained steadfast to expanding possibilities for how finance can be used for systems change and, as ever, our progress has been deeply rooted in the partnerships we’ve built. We are able to continue on this journey because of the unwavering support and generosity of our partners. As we navigate through the first quarter of 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on what we have accomplished together.

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Our partners aren’t afraid of challenging the status quo and are willing to use their power to accelerate change. A few years ago, we organized the first Insights and Invitations event to celebrate them and shine a light on Criterion’s unique approach to creating systems change for those curious about how we might work together. We are continuing the tradition and are delighted to invite current and potential partners to our bi-annual event to celebrate these partnerships and begin meaningful conversations about future collaborations.

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The organizations we partner with recognize that systems change takes years. It isn't accomplished by a single deliverable or a day of training, although that might be how it starts. But there is reason to celebrate: we are having extraordinary success right now in shifting how power is seen in investments, and working with partners on pathways to a more hopeful future, using finance to create social change. We have proven that you can finance the reduction of gender-based violence. We helped build the field of gender lens investing and are shifting narratives in the field to make it work for everyone.

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While we are clear-eyed about the reality of what it takes to do this work, we have always had hope because we know change is possible. This free event is your invitation to join us, meet other progressive organizations doing complex systems work, and expand your imagination about how finance might be used as a tool for change.

As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, we want to open the floor to new ideas and begin conversations about the next wave of partnerships. Whether you’ve been a long-time collaborator or are interested in joining us on this journey, this event is an opportunity to explore how we can work together to create systems change.

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Event Highlights

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Overview of how Criterion creates change.

Criterion Institute’s President, Joy Anderson will present the progress of our strategic plan and share insights from our mission to unlock possibilities of using finance for social change. We will delve into how our partners have enabled us to ask important questions.

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Partner stories and successes.

Our partners will share their experiences of working withCriterion and expand on how the collaboration has helped advance our shared vision and pushed the envelope in the ecosystem.

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This celebratory event will allow our partners to meet and explore how they are working with Criterion Institute.
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Opportunities to begin or deepen relationships.

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Current Partners: Through the event, partners can unlock new opportunities to collaborate and deepen their relationships with Criterion Institute.

Potential Partners: We invite potential partners to envision opportunities for collaboration.

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