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Hey, Good Chat!

By: The Social Impact Group
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  • Join us for conversations with nonprofits, social impact professionals, entrepreneurs, mission-driven individuals who shape the public interest space.
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Episodes
  • The Power of Collaboration: Building Communities for Tech Philanthropy with Madeline Hutchinson
    Jul 6 2023

    Topic: Tech for Social Good and Hackathons Program

    - The hackathon organized chaos, that involved analyzing data and coming up with solutions for nonprofit challenges

    - The hackathon allowed outsiders to give their perspective on the challenges faced by nonprofits

    - Ideas generated during the hackathon were further developed through the skilled volunteerism program

    - JPMorgan's team grew from six to 30 who focused on tech for social good

    - The speaker's career changes were driven by their passion for building technologies for good


    Topic: Building Community on Tech for Good Projects

    - The speaker emphasized the importance of sharing and collaboration for the community's growth

    - They encouraged open discussion with a lack of a competitive spirit

    - Building a community was significant in scaling the mission of non-profits

    - Speaker identified the need for partnerships with non-profits to scale their missions

    - They have successfully built a community of over 30 organizations with a focus on tech for good.


    Topic: Small Moments Creating Impact

    - The importance of simplicity in making a difference was emphasized

    - Speaker recalled a story of setting up a simple inventory tracking sheet, making it easier for the program director

    - Cross-functional teams working together were encouraged, as experts might provide insight from various perspectives


    Topic: Personal Growth and Challenges

    - Speaker's passion for giving back and working with nonprofits since their childhood

    - Started their investment banking career with JPMorgan and volunteered at a local charter school

    - Worked on building a skilled volunteerism program on JPMorgan's Tech for Good Team

    - Moved to Morgan Stanley to head up their Tech for Good work called Tech Philanthropy.


    Topic: Networking for Social Good

    - Amplification of each other's work is suggested as a way for non-profits to gain access to grants

    - Sharing of experiences and struggles is encouraged to build better programs

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    44 mins
  • 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
    Jun 23 2023

    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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    42 mins
  • Madison Mikhail Bush - the Point of all this
    Feb 16 2023

    Madison Mikhail Bush is the Founder and CEO of POINT. POINT is an app and social impact platform that makes volunteering just as easy as getting an Uber.

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    43 mins

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