Hey, Good Chat‪!‬ The Social Impact Group

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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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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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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Mona Lipson is a social impact expert and entrepreneur. She has held various roles in the nonprofit, corporate, and startup sectors, and is currently the CCO (chief churning officer) of an ice cream social entrepreneurial business, "Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream." Mona believes that corporations have a responsibility to take on more of the world's biggest problems and not rely solely on nonprofits. She suggests that every company should be responsible for contributing at least 1% of its products/services towards a social impact cause. Mona also advocates for a "shared value" concept where companies use their services and products to support social impact initiatives. Mona was most recently the Director of Social Good at VidMob, a purpose-driven company offering its video-making services and creative intelligence tools as a way of helping non-profits make better performing ads. Most of their non-profit partnerships come from staff recommendations and referrals. Mona started making ice cream as a hobby in 2017 and it continued as a fun activity for friends and family. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, she started delivering ice cream to friends and family for free and received requests from strangers. This led her to deliver ice cream for free to different parts of New York City and its suburbs. Peter also had a similar experience during the pandemic where he got involved in a related space. Mona believes that hiring individuals from the nonprofit sector is an important first step in building successful partnerships between corporations and nonprofits. This way, companies can understand the nuances and struggles that nonprofits face and can build programs that match their needs. She also points out that larger nonprofits have more resources and capacity to put programs together. However, small nonprofits also face unique challenges and she herself runs a small nonprofit on the side, Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation.

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Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Millie, a workplace giving platform designed to engage employees, making giving back fun, accessible, and impactful. Her passion for social impact started when she spent a year after high school living and volunteering in a youth village where she took on a fundraising role during the day, and ran programming for kids in the evenings. Rachel is a product designer by trade and after spending 8 years designing software at startups, she’s on a mission to empower businesses of all sizes to start and grow workplace giving programs. At Millie, Rachel uses her expertise in personalization technology and product design to build tools that help companies cultivate a culture of giving and amplify the impact of their employees, customers, and bottom line.


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You know those conversations where you just feel more empowered walking away? Or like there’s an obligation you need to fulfill and can fulfill? Actionable items you want to take in your own life?



Amy always pushed me out of my comfort zone, and you’ll hear especially when it comes to process v action.



There’s no way to summarize this episode. You’ve just got to listen. And don’t put it off, as we’ll cover the upcoming ntc23 show in April (I, Peter, will be there) and chances to promote, and win prizes, as nonprofit professionals.



I hope you get as much out of this one as I did.



- Peter


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