More and more proxy measures urge a clearer separation between the management of a company and its board of directors. You want to make sure that the company in which you invest recognizes that it has to answer to shareholders. Be a wise shareholder. The Social Investment Forum is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting the concept, practice and growth of socially and environmentally responsible investing. The Forum's membership includes over 400 social investment practitioners and institutions, including financial advisors, analysts, portfolio managers, banks, mutual funds, researchers, foundations, community development organizations and public educators.
Membership is open to any organization or practitioner in the social investment field.
Co-op America, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982, provides the economic strategies, and practical tools for businesses and individuals to address today's social and environmental problems. Co-op America is a leading force in educating and empowering our nation's people and businesses to make significant improvements through the economic system. Co-op America has 50,000 individual and 2,000 business members. Co-op America also offers memberships to investors interested in socially responsible investing. For more advice on responsible investing and financial planning, visit the Co-op America web site.