The Social Impact Show

In this episode, part 2 of our discussion on ERG software, you'll learn where to begin when implementing Employee Resource Group (ERG) Software for the workplace including how to get company buy-in integrating with CSR software. We chat with Stephanie Moe, Social Impact Lead with AAA, and explore how to get company buy-in, implementation challenges and advice on getting started with ERGs. Timestam...

In this episode, you'll learn what is employee resource group (ERG) software, why it can improve employee engagement, and when  it's time to invest. We chat with Stephanie Moe, Social Impact Lead with AAA (Northern California Nevada Utah), and discuss the benefits of ERG software, resource implications and advice on getting started. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:54 - What is ERG software and how...

In today's episode, we discuss how to implement grants management software for your business and challenges you'll face. We chat with Clare Brewka, Global Community Manager with MiTek, and explore how her company successfully implemented as well as tips for getting started. Timestamp of our discussion: 1:04 - Where to begin with grants management software implementation 4:11 - Significant challeng...

In this episode, you'll learn about grants management software, what it is and how it can help your social impact programs. We chat with Clare Brewka, Manager of Global Community Engagement with Mitek, and explore when it's time to invest, how to get buy-in and what to look for when researching the software right for you. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:50 - What is grants management software? 2:49...

In this episode, we discuss the role of social and cultural responsiveness in social impact. We chat with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo and explore how to ensure our social impact programs are actually addressing the needs of the community they serve and how to continually receive their feedback. We look at connecting an individual's work to responsiveness and the role of employee resource groups. Finally...

In this episode, you'll learn how to build a modern ESG reporting framework. We chat with Stewart Rassier and Janna Irons from thinkParallax, and explore what are the ESG reporting standards, how to tailor your report for different audiences, and how to improve your ESG reporting. We also discuss how to improve data collection and analysis and going beyond reporting to stakeholder engagement. This...

In this episode, you'll learn how to develop an ESG strategy including how to get buy-in, aligning goals and reporting. We chat with Janna Irons and Stewart Rassier from thinkParallax and explore getting employees involved with your ESG program and examples of successful ESG plans. This is part 2 of our 3-part series on ESG. Listen to part 1 and 3 in the previous and next episodes. Timestamp of ou...

In this episode, you'll learn what is ESG, why it's important for business and how it differs from CSR. We chat with Stewart Rassier and Janna Irons from thinkParallax, and explore how ESG impacts what investors are looking for, how to improve your ESG performance and aligning your business to your ESG goals. This is part 1 of our 3-part series on ESG. Listen to part 2 and 3 in the next episodes....

In today's episode, we discuss the evolution of the social impact professional and corporate social responsibility including the impact of resources, the role and language throughout the decades. We chat with Nancy Murphy, Founder and CEO of CSR Communications and explore current gaps, opportunities and challenges of the profession, how to gain skills and education and where social impact is heade...

In today's episode, we discuss global activism, what it looks like today, and how your business could start. We chat with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs, and explore how to scale your global activism efforts, showing the ROI of programs and what is the greatest challenge in the space today. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:54 - Defining Global Activism 2:20 - How to focus...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of community investment for your business, why it's important and how to get started. We chat with Leeatt Rothschild, Founder and CEO of Packed with Purpose on how to choose which communities to investment, how to shift priorities and measuring success. Timestamp of our discussion: 0 0:50 - Getting started with purpose 3:08 - Why is community investmen...

In this episode, we talk with Janelle St. Omer, Regional Vice-President with Benevity, and discuss best practices for workplace giving campaigns and how to increase participation and employee engagement. We explore how to find your work place giving champions, asking for budget, and how to measure your programs. We review advanced tips for seasoned CSR professionals, how to adapt to employee turno...

In today's episode, you'll learn eight strategies to improve your employee engagement for 2022 and beyond. We discuss how to make programs more personal and how to make it easy. We also explore how matching programs and incentives play a significant role. Finally we chat employee resource groups and building strong ambassador networks. Timestamp of our discussion:  1:35 - Strategy #1: Make program...

In today's video, you'll learn about the impact of the great resignation on corporate social responsibility programs. We explore how businesses have or haven't adapted and strategies to update your CSR programs. We also discuss how employees should have even more say in driving your social impact programs. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:42 - What is the Great Resignation? 1:28 - How have companies...

In today's episode, you'll learn all about corporate social responsibility (CSR) software from what it does to how it helps social impact professionals with their employee engagement programs. We explore what features and capabilities to look for when buying and why implementation crucial for success. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:47 - What is CSR software? 1:20 - How CSR software reduces workloa...

In today's video, we discuss how to increase employee engagement with your corporate foundation. We explore why volunteering is key and some creative ideas to increase employee participation. Timestamp of our discussion: 1:02 - How to increase employee engagement with a company's foundation? 2:10 - Why volunteer support from employees is important to corporate foundation grantees? 4:29 - Lessons l...

In this episode, we talk with Kathryn Pisco, Goodness Catalyst with Benevity, and discuss how to use your corporate giving and employee engagement software to scale your Corporate Social Responsibility  programs and increase employee engagement. We discuss how to boost a stalled CSR program, how to work in traditionally non-giving cultures, and how to engage with employees in different locations. ...

In today's episode, we discuss how to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of you community investment grants including what metrics to look for and how to report long term benefits. We also explore tools and techniques and cost and resources. Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/2dOyVf4JUz8 What we discussed: 0:50 - What are the key granting metrics to look for? 6:12 - Challenges to granting met...

In today's episode, we discuss how to focus your social impact program strategy, identifying key opportunities and how to get internal buy in from employees and leadership. We also explore when to change priorities and how to communicate that change. Finally, we walkthrough a worksheet on selling your social impact ideas and go through a client study on how this is done. Watch the episode: PJlOd8Y...

In this episode, we talk with Kathryn Pisco, Goodness Catalyst with Benevity, and discuss how to implement your corporate giving and employee engagement software. We explore how many people are required to effectively implement and how to launch. Finally, we talk about leveraging the software to scale and maximize employee participation.  This is Part 2 of our 3 Part series on everything you need...

In this episode, we talk with Kathryn Pisco, Goodness Catalyst with Benevity, and discuss employee engagement and corporate giving software. We explore, what it is, how it works, time to implement, who should use it, and knowing when it's time to buy a platform. Finally, we also talk about costs and how to tie to business objectives and how to get internal buy-in.  This is Part 1 of our 3 Part ser...

In today's episode, you'll learn about ESG reporting, metrics and measurement techniques. We chat with ESG expert Dave Stangis and explore how to get started, what are ESG indicators and ratings, as well as how often to review your ESG programs. We also discuss if and why ESG indicators correlate to higher financial returns. Timestamp of our discussion: 1:13 - How to start tracking, measuring and...

In today's video, you'll learn what is Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and why it's important, successful examples, strategies and keys to success. We chat with ESG expert Dave Stangis and explore his career journey, lessons learned from his ESG programs. We also discuss where the focus on ESG this past year and how to leverage your employees in your ESG programs and projects.   Timestamp...

In today's video, we discuss how to achieve major social impact goals through small actions with Inspire Clean Energy. We chat with Dana Trans, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact with Inspire Clean Energy, and explore how to empower and resource employees to take action, and provide advice for companies looking to becoming a BCorp. Finally, we look at what actions businesses and people s...

In today's episode, we discuss why authenticity is key for your social impact and corporate social responsibility programs. We chat with Kerry Lawrence, Community Investment Consultant with Benevity and explore what's driving the desire for authenticity, how to get buy-in from stakeholders to implement and impact on company's legacy. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:58 - What's driving the desire an...