Why Impact Capital Doesn’t Translate Into Outcomes, and What Needs to Change

Many organizations struggle to convert capital into sustainable outcomes.

The challenge is not just access to funding, but how capital is structured, deployed, and managed once it reaches organizations. Misalignment between funders, operators, and financial systems often leads to inefficiencies, underperformance, and missed impact.

This session brings together perspectives from finance, operations, and funding to explore where breakdowns occur and what needs to change. Participants will engage in structured discussions to identify key friction points and co-create practical approaches to improve how capital supports real-world impact.