The greatest challenges of our time - the climate crisis, rising economic inequality, biodiversity loss - aren't solved by individual investments. They require understanding to influence the systems that perpetuate them.
Designed for private investors, philanthropists and family office advisors ready to move beyond conventional impact investing, this 3-day program equips participants with the frameworks, tools, and network to shift from single-point interventions to strategic, systems-level investing. Drawing on cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and hands-on application, participants learn to identify areas of leverage, build synergistic portfolios across asset classes, and collaborate with stakeholders to transform entire systems.
Mastering systems thinking for investment impact
Learning in an independent, peer-only environment
Exploring real-world applications
Immersive & experiential: Forget passive lectures. Through a field visit to climate systems innovators and interactive workshops, participants see systems change investing in action and test strategies with real-world practitioners.
Practical blueprints: Participants walk away with actionable tools including systems mapping techniques, leverage point identification frameworks, multicapital deployment strategies, and a personalized systems change investment roadmap.
“Participating in the Investing for Systems Change program was a transformative experience. This program isn’t just about teaching systemic investing strategies—it’s about questioning assumptions that prevent you from achieving your investment goals and using a new approach that makes it easier to achieve meaningful, enduring, noticeable change.”
Sean Keegan
CSP Alum
With Zurich Climate Week as a backdrop, this year’s program will explore systems change through a climate-focused lens and local initiatives.
Meet fellow cohort participants and start exploring how institutions drive systems change through behind-the-scenes case studies.
Learn systems mapping techniques, explore how to identify areas of leverage, and visit climate-focused initiatives in Zurich to see systems change in action.
Synthesize your learning into an actionable framework. Work on developing your own approach to systems investing.
In a world grappling with complex, interconnected challenges, one-off solutions aren’t enough. Enter Investing for Systems Change.
Master the art of systems-driven investment strategies
3
days of immersive transformation with hands-on exploration
30
change makers; an intimate cohort focusing on peer-to-peer exhanges
270+
alumni; join our global community of like-minded investors
This program is designed for impact investors, philanthropists, and family office professionals who want to create systemic change with their economic capital. It’s ideal for those who want to maximize their capital’s reach, create lasting systemic impact, and understand how to pinpoint the most impactful financial levers within complex systems.
The program runs three full days from May 4-6, 2026 in Zurich. Each day runs from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with special networking dinners on the first two evenings. Sessions combine expert discussions, behind-the-scenes case studies, peer-to-peer and hands-on learning. Participants will receive pre-reading materials and preparatory work (approximately 10 hours) three weeks before the program's start. Following the program, participants join periodic cohort calls for 6-12 months to support strategy implementation and continued learning. Upon completion, participants receive a digital badge certificate that can be shared on professional networks.
The program’s distinctive feature is its focus on systemic transformation using food systems as a practical case study. Through unique partnerships, it combines cutting-edge academic insights with real-world application, featuring renowned experts such as Jason Jay from MIT and Dominic Hofstetter from TransCap Initiative. Limited to 30 participants, the intimate learning environment provides three focused days of group work, one-on-one feedback, and relationship-building opportunities during structured and unstructured networking sessions. Upon completion, participants receive a recognized credential in the form of a digital badge certificate.
The program focuses on several key areas, using climate systems as a practical lens for understanding systems change investing:
- Systems change investment strategy: Learn to understand and distinguish systems change investing in practice, identifying the most impactful financial levers within complex systems
- Stakeholder collaboration: Master deep collaboration approaches with key stakeholders to create lasting systemic impact
- Implementation planning: Develop concrete steps to incorporate a systems approach into your investment activities, including impact assessment frameworks
Throughout the program, you’ll work with real-world cases and your own investment objectives, ensuring you can immediately apply these frameworks to your specific context.
The program fee is $6,899 per seat, with a 15% discount available for additional team or family members. The fee includes the full program, materials, three meals a day, field visits, and a digital badge certification upon completion. Travel and accommodation are not included. For specific pricing and registration details, please contact Vicki Maler, Program Associate.
The application process involves completing a registration form and participating in a 30-minute introductory call to assess a good fit and discuss participant goals. CSP alumni can register directly, while new participants must complete an interest application form and schedule an initial conversation. If there's a good fit, you'll be invited to register and will be guided through the registration process.
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