If you want money to provide a social good without the expectation that the money will be paid back, you're asking for a donation. You can also ask for money a

If you want money to provide a social good without the expectation that the money will be paid back, you're asking for a donation. You can also ask for money as a loan, fee for service, etc. But an actual investment isn’t “investing in our community” it’s asking for money in exchange for to potential to gain more money etc.