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Turning the Corporate World into a Force for Good: The Social and Business Case for Impact Programs /// Jeremy Brown - Social Impact Chat and Startups Give Back
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Topic: The speaker's journey towards founding Startups Give Back
- Graduating college in 2011 and joining a large company in San Francisco with limited interest in social impact
- Leaving that company and joining a small startup with a philanthropic mindset
- Volunteering with the team inspired the speaker to create Startups Give Back, a community for companies to volunteer together
- Building a community around social impact led to deeper involvement in the field and meeting like-minded people
Topic: Companies and Technology for Good
- Disney, Salesforce, Okta, and Out Systems highlighted for their DEI work and technology for good
- Out Systems praised for their impactful approach and commitment to long-term support
- Emphasis on using technology for good in a sustainable way
- Hackathons can be useful for non-profits, but building and supporting technology in the long-term is key
Topic: Company Social Impact Initiatives
- Social impact can have a material impact on businesses, including employee engagement and revenue
- Companies can offer products at a discounted rate for nonprofits as a way to drive revenue through social impact
- Social impact can also have positive impacts on team camaraderie and employee physical and mental health
- Company social impact initiatives should be prioritized and tailored to local communities and interests
- Chapter leaders play a critical role in identifying community needs and interests
Topic: Building a Social Impact Community
- More people outside of Social Impact are looking to get involved in the field
- The speaker has organized panels and sees a growing interest in transitioning into social impact careers
- Social media can be helpful for sharing conversations about social impact and corporate responsibility
- The speaker founded Social Impact World as a community for social impact leaders, with both free and premium components
- The goal is to turn the corporate world into a force for good
Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of social impact for businesses and building a community around it to create positive change.
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