On January 23, 2026, fifty thousand people marched through Minneapolis in temperatures that dropped to minus twenty degrees Fahrenheit. More than seven hundred businesses closed in solidarity. One hundred clergy members knelt on the frozen tarmac at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, singing hymns until they were arrested, calling on airlines to stop facilitating deportation flights. In Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, demonstrators gathered at Citizens Bank branches to demand that the bank stop financing private prison companies….
It’s a common misconception: the belief that being a responsible trustee means walling-off mission from investment considerations. Many board members question, “Can we really pursue impact without compromising our financial obligations?” The truth is, by unpacking and rethinking what fiduciary duty really means—alongside reworking governance systems—we can discover that the pursuit of both financial returns and mission alignment isn’t just possible; it’s a win-win. Let’s dive in and explore how…