What is Adam Goodes' Black Excellence Fund?

Adam Goodes' Black Excellence Fund is an investment initiative led by the football great and CEO and Founder of Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC). The fund aims to accelerate the mainstreaming of impact investment at scale by supporting Indigenous-led projects and businesses that create positive social and economic outcomes.

What is impact investing and why does it matter?

Impact investing is a strategy that aims to generate measurable social, environmental, or economic benefits alongside financial returns. It matters because it allows investors to support solutions to pressing challenges, particularly in Indigenous communities, whilst building sustainable and profitable businesses.

How did Third Hemisphere cover Adam Goodes' fund announcement?

Third Hemisphere, a PR and communications agency based in Sydney, Australia, issued a media release covering Adam Goodes' Black Excellence Fund and its role as a headline initiative at this year's Impact Investment Summit. The release highlighted the fund's mission to accelerate impact investing at scale within Indigenous communities.

Why was Adam Goodes' fund selected for the Impact Investment Summit?

Adam Goodes' Black Excellence Fund was chosen as a headline initiative for the Impact Investment Summit because of its significant contribution to promoting Indigenous-led impact investing. The fund aligns with the summit's goal of showcasing innovative approaches to mainstreaming impact investment at scale across Australia.

What is Third Hemisphere's role in promoting this initiative?

Third Hemisphere is a Sydney-based PR and communications agency that develops and distributes media releases and strategic communications on behalf of its clients. In this case, Third Hemisphere assisted in promoting Adam Goodes' Black Excellence Fund through a media release highlighting its participation in the Impact Investment Summit.

What is the Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC)?

The Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC) is an organisation founded and led by Adam Goodes. It focuses on supporting Indigenous-led defence and infrastructure projects, with the Black Excellence Fund serving as a key vehicle for advancing impact investment opportunities that benefit Indigenous communities across Australia.

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