Raising Impact Capital with Alicia DeLia (Delia Impact Advisors)

Alicia DeLia of DeLia Impact Advisors joins the pod this week to talk about raising both grants and impact-first investments. Alicia shares why she’s passionate about getting capital to communities; how she supports leaders from diverse backgrounds to create authentic relationships with wealth holders, so fundraising doesn’t feel so transactional; and the importance of being an optimist.Timestamps:00:00 Breaking Down Silos in Impact Investing01:04 Understanding Fundraising in Impact Investing03:54 The Role of Investor Relations04:59 Alicia DeLea's Journey into Fundraising09:00 Resource Mobilization in Impact Investing11:58 Mindset and Self-Belief in Fundraising15:57 The Importance of Asking for More17:01 Defining Grants vs. Impact Investing20:09 A Week in the Life of a Fundraiser22:00 Transferable Skills in Fundraising25:58 The Power of Convening29:10 Advice for Future FundraisersLinks:Alicia’s LinkedinDeLia Impact Advisor’s websiteEric’s LinkedinLucas’ Linkedin