The world of impact investing is evolving, and at the forefront of this change are individuals like Anne and Bill Hatch. In a recent interview, they shared their journey of aligning faith, finance, and family values to create meaningful change in the investment world. Here are the key highlights and takeaways from their conversation:
The Birth of a Mission-Driven Career
Bill’s journey began in Singapore, where he realized that success measured solely by financial metrics wasn’t fulfilling. This led him to explore faith and spirituality, eventually landing him in social justice ministries. Anne’s background in healthcare strategy complemented Bill’s finance expertise, leading them to create Hatch and Hatch, a consulting firm focused on impact investing.
The Hatches have found a way to integrate Catholic social teaching into their work in finance. They emphasize the importance of responding to the needs of the time, just as historical figures in the church have done.
The Importance of Community in Change-Making
Both Anne and Bill stress the significance of finding like-minded individuals when trying to create systemic change. Their involvement with the Francesco Collaborative has provided them with a supportive community of change-makers in the finance world. Building a community of support is crucial when working towards large-scale change in any industry.
As parents of three young children, the Hatches shared insights on balancing family life with their mission-driven work. They emphasize the importance of flexibility and setting boundaries. It’s possible to pursue impactful work while prioritizing family life, but it requires intentional planning and flexibility.
The Role of Sensitivity in Business
Bill identifies as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and shared how this trait influences his work and personal life. He emphasizes the importance of self-care and creating space for reflection in his schedule. Understanding and accommodating different personality traits, such as high sensitivity, can lead to more effective and balanced work practices.
The Hatches are working to make faith-aligned investing more accessible, starting with institutional investors in hopes that it will eventually become available to individual investors. The field of impact investing is evolving, with faith-aligned investing emerging as a significant area of growth and opportunity.
The Hatches’ story illustrates how personal values, faith, and professional skills can come together to create meaningful change in the world of finance. Their work with the Francesco Collaborative and their personal journey offers inspiration for those looking to align their investments with their values and make a positive impact on the world.
Resources
Resources
About Anne & Bill Hatch.
Francesco Collaborative.
“The Highly Sensitive Person” by Elaine Aron.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si”.
“Nonviolent Communication” by Marshall Rosenberg.
“Money and the Meaning of Life” by Jacob Needleman.
Francesco Collaborative’s Livable Future Investing Workshop.
Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC).