2024-04-19 03:22
How can your nonprofit embrace design thinking and experimentation to maximize your impact?
Leah Kral, shares insights from her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Succe… Read More
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2024-03-22 02:14
In the bustling city of Cleveland, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the streets, Aleksandra Brankov embarked on a mission fueled by her love for coffee and community. A… Read More
2024-03-15 04:26
In a world where time is a precious commodity, could we be overlooking an opportunity hidden in unproductive hours? Fikret Zendeli, the founder of Social Friday, launched this global CSR in… Read More
2024-03-01 04:38
In a world where the gap between the affluent and the less fortunate widens, the mission of Tara Barauskas and the Community Corporation of Santa Monica (Community Corp) shines as a beacon o… Read More
2024-02-02 03:06
In today’s fast-paced world, social entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking effective ways to measure and amplify their impact. The story of Emily Kane Miller and her SaaS platform, Eth… Read More
2024-01-25 22:40
In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, stories of individuals and enterprises that pivot towards sustainability are not just inspiring but also essential. One such sto… Read More
2024-01-19 04:26
In the bustling streets of Kampala, Uganda, a revolution is underway, one that is reshaping the lives of young people through the power of creativity, design, and technology. This revolution… Read More
2024-01-09 13:46
We all love an opportunity to start over when we’re determined to make a change in our life. Perhaps everyone is fond of the idea that we can decide our own future. Perhaps everyone en… Read More
2024-01-02 13:12
You’ll wake up on Christmas Day to a pile of gifts under the tree. Perhaps, you’ll receive a few gifts from coworkers or neighbors as well. You’ll gratefully accept the gif… Read More
2023-12-26 13:51
Get out the popcorn. It’s time for a movie marathon!
Major television and streaming networks have holiday marathons every year. The festivities call for the heartwarming and uplifti… Read More
2023-12-19 13:42
Here’s a little story for you…
“During the holiday season, I could count on seeing my cousins at a party & sleepover at my aunt’s home right before Christmas… Read More
2023-12-12 14:14
Holidays turn entire neighborhoods into completely different dimensions. Why? The decorations of course!
When you think of your favorite holidays, you can immediately see the setting spru… Read More
2023-12-07 15:08
In an era where divisions seem more pronounced than ever, Lachandra B. Baker, founder of LBB Edutainment, stands out as a harbinger of unity and empathy. Her recent appearance on the podcast… Read More
2023-12-06 01:56
The holidays are coming up, so you know what that means… spending time meeting people. Whether it’s a family gathering, team holiday party, or a link up with friends, there will… Read More
2023-11-28 21:04
The holiday festivities continue! Many themes around the last quarter of the year focus on gratitude, rebirth, charity, and community. Right now is one of the best times to find opportunitie… Read More
2023-11-14 14:56
Everyone loves to feel appreciated. Even companies recognized this, which is why teams do corporate gifting. The gifts can be to employees, customers, or partners. Companies send them to any… Read More
2023-11-07 14:54
Education empowers children, teens, and adults to create a better world for themselves and others. This post contains social enterprises, nonprofits, and like-minded organizations supporting… Read More
2023-11-02 23:00
In an age where digital platforms dominate our daily interactions, one UK-based company is utilizing this technological prevalence to reshape the landscape of philanthropy. Givey, under the… Read More
2023-10-31 23:34
You want to start measuring your team’s impact, but you haven’t found a good example of how to start. At least, you haven’t found one that matches your early journey. The i… Read More
2023-10-13 03:16
In the ever-evolving landscape of prosthetics and assistive technologies, one nonprofit organization is breaking the mold, turning challenges into stepping stones for individuals with limb d… Read More
2023-10-10 13:11
Social entrepreneurs rely on hearing from the local community. They create better solutions when local stakeholders share their knowledge, opinions, and lived experiences to shape social imp… Read More
2023-09-28 21:41
In a world saturated with stories, narratives, and information, the need for ethical storytelling has never been more pressing. The way we narrate events, the pictures we use, and the voices… Read More
2023-09-26 22:35
Pitch Decks, Media Kits, and Vanity Metrics vs Impact
Metrics help you measure many things, including all the measurements meant to represent action and engagement. Whether you’re a… Read More
2023-09-20 01:14
“I want to help, but I don’t know what I can do.”
Such a thought crosses your mind when you’re unsure of how you could possibly contribute to social good. You&rs&helli…Read More
2023-09-14 20:47
The bustling streets of a modern city often see a blend of styles, personalities, and stories. Among these multifaceted expressions, Tahlayah Morrow launched Carry a Mood as a distinct voice… Read More
2023-09-14 20:47
The bustling streets of a modern city often see a blend of styles, personalities, and stories. Among these multifaceted expressions, Talayah Morrow launched Carry a Mood as a distinct voice… Read More
2023-09-12 23:16
Impact is both tangible and intangible. The efforts you make cause influence that is seen and unseen. For this reason, impact measurement is evolving despite the fact that it’s not eas… Read More
2023-07-18 16:50
One of the most pressing stressors of pursuing a social impact solution is not knowing how things will turn out. Social impact initiatives build what they can based on the information and in… Read More
2023-07-14 00:45
Sheri Cheney Jones, founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, answers the question of how social enterprises can quantify and communicate their impact.
Sheri sheds light on why and… Read More
2023-07-14 00:45
Sheri Chaney Jones, founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, answers the question of how social enterprises can quantify and communicate their impact.
Sheri sheds light on why and… Read More
2023-07-11 16:33
One of the major aspects of social enterprise is the collaboration with stakeholders. While being focused on profits, social enterprises value the connection to the people that this initiati… Read More
2023-07-04 16:28
Feedback offers you this secret skill: high probability. Information from feedback helps you predict what’s next. When you receive honest and constructive feedback, you have a higher p… Read More
2023-06-30 02:24
In this episode, we dive into the story of StrongMinds, an innovative non-profit organization spearheaded by CEO Sean Mayberry. In our conversation with Sean, we explore the heart of StrongM… Read More
2023-06-27 15:29
Have you ever come across a problem or a puzzle where you need a specific fact to figure out the rest of the answer? This would be a problem where knowing one thing is what propels you to th… Read More
2023-06-20 14:52
Your strategy is laid out for social impact. You finally start your plan. Things are set into motion.
One of the most important parts of any business venture is monitoring the venture&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-06-15 14:49
A solution solving multiple concerns actually combines answers in a way. Much like a Venn diagram, this solution finds the overlap that accounts for different perspectives. It also tries to… Read More
2023-06-06 14:09
Defining a social impact concern helps you describe what you’re working on in a focused way. You can think of it as a blurb that points out the core themes you need.
Up until now, w… Read More
2023-06-02 01:19
Small things influence big things. We don’t always see a direct impact between our small and big actions, but a ripple exists. In this world of opportunity and willpower, word choice i… Read More
2023-05-25 16:01
In a world where consumerism and waste are rampant, Upcycle Parts Shop is a breath of fresh air. The Cleveland-based retail store and community space creatively resources the Cleveland commu… Read More
2023-05-23 14:42
Measure ImpactVisuals allow initiatives to capture chunks of information and show it in a refined package. No matter how vast the amount of data, audiences are allowed to take their time and… Read More
2023-05-19 01:40
Bob, the founder of the Muravah Foundation, has dedicated his life to ending poverty in rural regions of the Philippines. His journey started when he sponsored a child from a slum in Manila… Read More
2023-05-17 01:48
Where do you collect information for a social impact concern?
Plastic pollution, unemployment, and other social impact concerns get to have very simple solutions on the surface level. It… Read More
2023-05-12 01:39
In this conversation with Annie Tran, a social entrepreneur from Vietnam, we delved into the fascinating world of social entrepreneurship, focusing on Vietnam and Columbus, Ohio. Annie is p… Read More
2023-05-09 18:58
One of the things social impact promotes the most is a “win-win” situation. Social entrepreneurs play a positive sum game where the well being of multiple stakeholders is secured… Read More
2023-04-21 03:37
Franklinton Cycle Works is a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable transportation to people in the Columbus, Ohio area. The organization was founded by Jonathan Youngman, w… Read More
2023-04-07 03:11
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Kristen Brown, founder of Rela, a social venture transforming how people connect with art. By providing a platform and distribution model for… Read More
2023-03-10 04:14
In this episode, Graham Stewart, founder of Fiber52, shares a new and more sustainable way to bleach and dye cotton. Stewart talks about his background in the textile industry, the environme… Read More
2023-02-24 01:58
Dr. Teresa Chahine is a social entrepreneurship expert and professor at Yale University. During this episode, Dr. Chahine shares her journey into social entrepreneurship and the work she&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-02-10 04:54
At Koko, a refillery and sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio, sustainability is made easy and accessible. Founded by Aidra Hall, Koko is dedicated to reducing single-use waste by… Read More
2022-12-20 14:00
People have an experience, or someone they know will have an experience, that leads them to create a social enterprise. It’s a common story, but what happens when it’s the opposi… Read More
2022-12-15 14:00
Social enterprise uplifts society, that’s why we can’t have your brilliant ideas stay stuck in a void. You could be holding onto the next idea that changes a nation. You could be… Read More
2022-12-06 14:00
How do you tell your impact story? When you need to share the impact you create or educate about a concern, you need a plan in place. Luckily, there are agencies who give their complete focu… Read More
2022-11-29 16:09
What does “resourceful” mean to you? Better question: Have you ever thought of what resourceful means in general? Honestly, it’s not a word that we think of often. We might… Read More
2022-11-22 14:00
A company can transition as a sustainable business in stages. Not everything needs to be done at once when you’re striving for sustainable, impact-driven systems. Think of it like plan… Read More
2022-11-17 04:02
You clicked to read this for one of two reasons:
You want ideas for what to do on Social Enterprise Day.
You didn’t know there was a Social Enterprise Day and became curious.
Eit… Read More
2022-11-04 03:05
Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting, after winning the President’s Prize at OSU, to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. She s… Read More
2022-11-01 16:07
Not all social entrepreneurs start from scratch. Imagine someone who starts a business, and happily grows their business. They developed a knack for entrepreneurship and one day they came ac… Read More
2022-10-20 16:46
Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs.
The Changemaker Ins… Read More
2022-10-18 16:26
In today’s society, people are looking for connections. Not exactly the kind of connection granted to us by internet access. People are searching high and low to create personal connec… Read More
2022-10-18 00:52
Last week was a celebration of Social Enterprise in Columbus, Ohio – and it highlighted the key ingredient for any social change: community.
GiveBackHack returned with their signatu… Read More
2022-10-04 12:40
What do you do with an idea that you can’t get out of your head?
In your mind, there’s an idea that always comes back to you. You think of how awesome the idea could be. You s… Read More
2022-10-04 03:58
Creating the Sustainable Innovation Lab was both a scary experience and really fun. But I struggled to promote the program.
Here’s What I’ve Learned On Event Promotion
I po… Read More
2022-09-27 23:40
Do you ever want an easier way to keep up with sustainability? Maybe you want authentic content away from the noise? Newsletters can give you the current content of sustainability. Not only… Read More
2022-09-27 01:10
Hi everyone!
How has your year been? It has been quite awhile since I sent you a newsletter, and well, to be honest, I really missed sharing snippets of how we’re doing with People… Read More
What Do Consumers Think About Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Products, And Sustainable Brands
2022-09-20 14:00
Consumers now see sustainability as a standard. Years prior, sustainability was a “nice to have” on products. It was something that added an extra layer. Sustainability remains a… Read More
2022-09-13 14:00
Two things make the world go ‘round: ideas and exchanges. Ideas are seeds. Once planted they can flourish and turn a field into a plentiful harvest. Exchanges are tides. They shift and… Read More
2022-09-06 14:00
If you’re reading this, chances are that you want to join a social entrepreneurship accelerator, you finished one, or you’re nearing the end of one. You want to make the most of… Read More
2022-08-30 17:48
Who gets to choose what we define as sustainable? One of the largest concerns in the sustainability space is that there is not one agreed definition or standard for sustainable practic… Read More
2022-08-23 20:29
You have your idea, you created your product, and now you want to get your product to the public. You’re hoping to set up shop so you can promote what you offer. Above anything, you ne… Read More
2022-08-16 14:11
In a circular economy, companies repeat a product’s life cycle to reuse materials and keep modern consumption sustainable. It’s society’s way of making up for all the years… Read More
2022-08-09 14:07
How do you typically solve a problem? From work to personal life, we are faced with situations and mysteries that we have to find an answer for. Some problems can be addressed in a straightf… Read More
2022-08-02 14:00
A product’s cycle from creation to rebirth is usually associated with a life cycle assessment. Thinking of so many factors that you are not certain about can be like trying to plan a t… Read More
2022-07-26 15:16
Part of why you must pitch your idea clearly is the need to secure the resources that will help your idea reach the full potential of its impact. Social entrepreneurs must give extra attenti… Read More
2022-07-19 14:00
There’s this popular misconception that the individual must disappear within the group for a team to be effective. In truth, each person taking ownership of their individual contributi… Read More
2022-07-12 14:00
Every time we receive a new order we get excited. Something we ordered weeks ago (or a few days ago if you have express shipping) and it’s finally here… it’s a top tier fe… Read More
2022-07-05 14:01
More mainstream brands are joining the journey of sustainability. Companies such as H&M, SheIn, or Adidas have set up sustainable campaigns to promote “green” business. Gaini… Read More
2022-06-28 17:28
If the world follows plans to achieve net-zero, will the state of the world be as we hoped? This is more so a question to explore and discuss, than a question to find an immediate answer. Su… Read More
2022-06-21 14:00
Innovation moves on an exponential curve. It sometimes takes a while for society to find a solution or cross a threshold, but once it happens, the momentum picks up. Like the popular example… Read More
2022-06-14 14:00
What is product design?
Product design is the stage of bringing a product solution to life with experimentation. An idea is imagined for how it can possibly exist in real-time interaction… Read More
2022-06-07 14:00
Sustainability is more than a vow to a concept, sustainability is a collection of active commitments to a process or lifestyle. Businesses that care about sustainable development are going b… Read More
2022-05-26 22:00
Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to ma… Read More
2022-05-24 14:00
Businesses of all levels are making a choice to be sustainable. They are following along with collective agreements that move the world of profits closer to sustainability. Larger campaigns… Read More
2022-05-17 14:00
Sustainable product development is gaining traction as companies invest in socially-conscious values, consumers opt for eco-friendly purchases, and policy makers strive for sustainable accou… Read More
2022-05-11 14:36
Early April of this year, scientists standing up for a rally and protesting have blasted the news. I got caught up on this issue when I was scrolling through Facebook and shared posts about… Read More
2022-04-06 02:27
It’s a Monday, the alarm hits at 7 am. You then prepare to go to work like most people who have office jobs five days each week. You take your daily commute, head to your desk an… Read More
2022-03-24 14:00
What is Upcycling
More and more people and brands have been following sustainability now and to tell you honestly, it’s just a delight to see. Little by little, single-use wastes ar… Read More
2022-03-23 14:00
Single-use waste is everywhere; especially with the ongoing pandemic where we have been forced to using single-use waste – face masks, at times, disposable utensils.
It was the same… Read More
2022-03-22 20:41
In a meme or in conversation, the phrase “We all have that one friend who…” is always followed by a generally accepted commonality. For example, we could fill in: is alway… Read More
2022-03-17 14:00
Ever since the pandemic that has taken the world aback, numerous companies found a decline in their businesses. A lot of employees and workers have lost their jobs and quite frankly ou… Read More
2022-03-16 01:52
In a sustainable journey, it’d be nice to have a connection to others who value the same conversations. Actions we make as individuals are important, and talking to others can sometime… Read More
2022-03-09 22:18
Fashion has been one of the most followed topics for decades. From celebrities posting their trendiest fit on Instagram to Tiktokers sharing their shopping hauls, we have been on the lookout… Read More
2022-03-09 03:24
Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery, discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that suppor… Read More
2022-03-03 06:03
It’s officially Women’s History Month here in the US. For this month, we’d like to put a focus on how women have greatly shaped and helped build a better society through so… Read More
2022-02-15 19:03
Genesis Dome contributes to managing the recycling process and simultaneously aims to be informative on the services they provide. On their sustainability page, they list reasons why compani… Read More
2022-02-09 04:23
I’m excited to introduce season two of our podcast, as I take a journey into sustainable innovation – doing a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, explore… Read More
2022-02-04 20:02
Coastlines are filled with opportunities to gather up single-use, ocean-bound plastics. Regenerative economy revolves around ideas for giving plastic new life and being reintroduced as brand… Read More
2022-02-04 04:50
David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in… Read More
2022-01-27 02:11
Our digital world is awesome. We can connect to so many people and initiatives around the world. We still go out to our everyday stores, and that is where social enterprise can still grow. E… Read More
2022-01-20 03:48
Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands. He also contributes to the world as the host of the Dear BLK CEO podcast. Karl is a st… Read More
2021-12-28 21:58
Solutions around social impact topics are better found when given exposure and active discussion. Content is plentiful, so how can people come across content about social good that informs a… Read More
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