Raising Impact Capital with Alicia DeLia (Delia Impact Advisors)
Wed Jun 18 2025
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 Fundraisers
Links:
Alicia’s LinkedinDeLia Impact Advisor’s websiteEric’s LinkedinLucas’ Linkedin
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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 Fundraisers Links: Alicia’s LinkedinDeLia Impact Advisor’s websiteEric’s LinkedinLucas’ Linkedin