Better Banking Blog

About The Better Banking Blog

We are guided by a simple aspiration: benefit to all, harm to none. This means investing in and serving our local communities, contributing to environmental sustainability, offering inclusive, fair, and equitable more products, and nurturing our team. In the Better Banking Blog, we explore what a Beneficial Banking™ system looks like and how it can serve all of us.

We Can Build a Greener Future Through Banking Three children playing and learning in a garden

We Can Build a Greener Future Through Banking

Spending and banking decisions are like economic votes. How we cast them impacts the people and issues we value.

Sep 13, 2021

Client Spotlight: APANO - Centering Culture and Community Asian woman wearing a mask and a yellow jacket holds up a dark blue sweatshirt that says "Community Over Everything"

Asian woman wearing a mask and a yellow jacket holds up a dark blue sweatshirt that says "Community Over Everything"

Client Spotlight

APANO - Centering Culture and Community

APANO was founded in 1996 in Multnomah County by local API leaders who wanted to advocate for their growing...

Sep 08, 2021

Banking on Renewable Energy Four stacks of coins on dirt with small plants appearing to grow from the piles of coins

Banking on Renewable Energy

If you’re tired of funding a broken financial system, there’s something you can do about it.

Aug 25, 2021

Client Spotlight: Los Angles Cleantech Incubator - Green Job Training A person standing next to an electric car charger in a LACI t-shirt in a power pose.

A person standing next to an electric car charger in a LACI t-shirt in a power pose.

Client Spotlight

Los Angles Cleantech Incubator - Green Job Training

LACI creates a holistic pathway for people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the green economy.

Aug 25, 2021

Supporting Mission-Aligned Banks Creates Economic Opportunity Woman sitting at desk typing on computer, with a man standing behind her holding boxes and talking on the phone

Woman sitting at desk typing on computer, with a man standing behind her holding boxes and talking on the phone

Supporting Mission-Aligned Banks Creates Economic Opportunity

For far too long, the financial sector has contributed to a gender imbalance in entrepreneurship.

Aug 19, 2021

Client Spotlight: MESO - Entrepreneurship Training and Support A group of four people at MESO's grand opening, smiling with hands up in celebration

A group of four people at MESO's grand opening, smiling with hands up in celebration

Client Spotlight

MESO - Entrepreneurship Training and Support

Portland-based MESO empowers local business owners with accessible resources and customized support.

Aug 16, 2021

How the Banking Industry Can Change the State of Affordable Housing Man and daughter sitting at a table drawing rainbows together

How the Banking Industry Can Change the State of Affordable Housing

The problem often feels overwhelming and unsolvable. But each of us can take steps to bring us closer to a...

Aug 13, 2021

Client Spotlight: Momentum - Climate Change Solutions Photo of Momentum's staff from 2019. Some are standing and others are sitting in front of a rustic building.

Photo of Momentum's staff from 2019. Some are standing and others are sitting in front of a rustic building.

Client Spotlight

Momentum - Climate Change Solutions

Momentum envisions a world where clean energy, water, and transportation are abundant, affordable, and available...

Aug 11, 2021

Client Spotlight: Ballard Food Bank - Fighting Food Insecurity in Northwest Seattle Food Bank volunteer packs bags for pick-up, wearing a mask. Photo credit Alabastro Photography

Food Bank volunteer packs bags for pick-up, wearing a mask. Photo credit Alabastro Photography

Client Spotlight

Ballard Food Bank - Fighting Food Insecurity in Northwest Seattle

Ballard Food Bank goes beyond Ballard and beyond food: they are a one-stop shop for food and hope.

Aug 04, 2021

Choose a Bank that Invests in Tomorrow

A Beneficial Bank serves the triple-bottom-line of People, Planet, and Prosperity for All. That means prioritizing social justice and environmental sustainability. Our clients want to see their money put to good use – funding causes that defend our planet and build resiliency in our communities. Change your bank and help change the world.

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