Marcus Johnson
Research Director
Social Finance Research Hub
Marcus Johnson is a recognized voice in patient capital and impact investing, working from United States through Social Finance Research Hub. They have pioneered approaches to food security investment across multiple geographies.
Geography
Actor Type
ResearcherYears in Impact Space
25Preferred Contact
Through C4IDevelopment Stage
PilotYear Founded
2000Artifacts & Resources
- Research Methodology Framework
- Evidence Synthesis Platform
- Systems Mapping Tool
Expertise Areas
Tags
Intervention Points
Impact Measurement
Measurement & Understanding — Measuring and managing impact performance across portfolios and investments using robust frameworks.
Flat-fee Compensation
Compensation Reform — Restructuring financial advisor compensation to flat-fee models that eliminate conflicts of interest.
Wealth Holder, Advisor, Manager Education
Culture & Awareness — Educating wealth holders, advisors, and fund managers about impact investing and systems change.
Alternative Ownership Models
Community & Enterprise — Advancing steward ownership, cooperatives, and other models that prioritize purpose over extraction.
Network
Theory of Change
Policy advocacy is our primary lever — changing tax incentives, fiduciary standards, and regulatory frameworks creates the systemic conditions that make impact investing rational for all actors.
Verification
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