Journal Article
The Heron Foundation expands philanthropy's reach
Swack, Michael (2008-04)
Contrary to the perception of trade-offs between financial return and social impact, the F.B. Heron Foundation demonstrates that it?s possible to achieve competitive returns while incorporating mission-related investments into an overall portfolio and asset allocation.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 28-30

Journal Article
CDFI industry analysis: summary report
Northrup, Jack; Hangen, Eric; Swack, Michael (2012-07)
The Carsey Institute and the CDFI Fund conducted a detailed analysis of a large sample of CDFIs on issues of capitalization, liquidity and portfolio, and risk management by CDFIs from 2005 to 2010.
Community Investments , Volume 24 , Issue Sum

Journal Article
Capital markets for community development lenders: questions & answers
Swack, Michael (2004-04)
Southern New Hampshire University professor Michael Swack answers basic questions about capital markets and explains how community development lenders can raise their capacity by tapping into these markets.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 10-14