While impact investors are typically focused on a longer-term outlook, its impossible amid a global coronavirus pandemic not to look at the very immediate, short-term needs around the world, and how the drastic changes caused by the fallout will reshape the global economy.

Disruptions to daily operations have impacted companies and people across every sector, many of whom will struggle to come out of the other side, even with trillions of dollars in stimulus in the pipeline. So what is the most effective thing an impact investor can do in a time of crisis?

A number of researchers have set out to answer this question, including Cathy Clark, the faculty director at Duke Universitys Center for Advancing Social Entrepreneurship. We saw that a lot of businesses were being asked to shut down in the U.S. and around the world, so we started looking around to say, What are the resources available to these enterprises? she explained in an interview with Impact Entrepreneurs Laurie Lane-Zucker.

Clark, along with other field researchers, created a resource database for impact investors and foundations for social entrepreneurs. That list now includes over $300 billion in capital relief. SOCAP, the host organization of the annual flagship social enterprise conference, has also compiled a resource list.

Globally, the value of assets under management tied to social, economic, and environmental impact has reached $500 billion. This is according to a 2019 estimate by the Global Impact Investing Network, a membership organization of individuals and firms engaged in impact investing.

The volume of the resources mobilized is impressive, and a nice reminder that a terrible crisis can bring out the best in humanity. But beyond the corporate grant-based funds and the government relief programs, there is such a kaleidoscope of ways to offer support to just about every type of social enterprise that I think there is something here for every type of investor.

Below, Ive listed five of my favorite resources from the lists to inspire you to continue finding ways to make a difference at this volatile moment.

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