Impact Audio

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Impact Audio

The podcast for social impact practitioners looking to connect big ideas with real impact. Join host Sam Caplan as he curates practical advice and inspiring stories from the people changing how we think about social change.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    A compliance wonk breaks down Uniform Guidance changes

    One trillion dollars of federal funding was distributed via government grants last year. We all have a stake in how this money moves and how these decisions are made. Today on Impact Audio, David Clark, managing director at BDO and self-described “compliance nerd,” explores how the expectations and goals around government grantmaking are shifting. He covers: • How the legislative process shapes funding • Specifics updates to Uniform Guidance • What transparency and equity look like in the public sector

    34 min

  2. NOV 12

    How to use partnerships + transparency to address big social problems

    This episode of the Impact Audio features Fred Tan, head of social impact at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He shares how HPE teams up with their customers to make meaningful progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues. He digs into: • Building partnerships at the personal and organizational level • Strategies to find the right social impact niche for your company • The mechanisms that create real innovation

    19 min

  3. OCT 29

    How GivingTuesday went from grassroots movement to data powerhouse

    This episode of Impact Audio features Woodrow Rosenbaum, chief data officer at GivingTuesday. He shares how the organization has stepped up to help solve one of the most common issues facing nonprofits—how to access and derive insights from data. He digs into: • The story behind GivingTuesday’s data strategy • Why standardization is not the endgame • The data that reveals a big opportunity for attracting more donors

    44 min

  4. OCT 22

    How to (and why you should!) build an employee volunteer network

    This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Megan Strand, director of strategic consulting at Realized Worth. She lays out how an employee volunteer network can transform employees’ relationships with their company’s social impact work. She shares: • The structures that underpin genuine engagement • How to balance your focus between current state and future state • Why you should be aiming for the IKEA effect

    34 min

  5. OCT 8

    Start with the story: A guide to social impact messaging

    This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Erin Combs, founder of Artio Strategies. Erin has worked with brands such as Amazon, Starbucks, and Lyft to build CSR programs and to craft an authentic messaging strategy. She shares how companies can tell effective social impact stories. She digs into: • What’s at the center of a good CSR story • The difference between marketing and social impact comms • How to align your CSR strategy with your company identity

    25 min

  6. SEP 24

    The AI imperative: How tech nonprofits are leading the way

    This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Shannon Farley, co-founder and executive director of Fast Forward. She digs into the ways tech nonprofits are using AI to make a deeper impact and shares her takeaways from the Google.org Impact Summit. She explores: • Real-world examples of nonprofits building AI tools • How to avoid “shiny object” funding • What nonprofits can teach the for-profit world about AI adoption

    29 min

  7. SEP 10

    From inbox filler to company mantra: How to nail your CSR comms

    Today on Impact Audio, Rich Maiore, founder and CEO of Rocket Social Impact lays out what you need to do to get your CSR comms on track. He shares: • The four main tools in his messaging toolbox • Why you should lean into an imperfect story • The best first step to take today

    23 min

  8. AUG 26

    How to adapt when your CSR budget doesn’t match your vision

    In this episode of Impact Audio, Melanie LeGrande, managing director at Panorama Strategy, talks through how she responded to that reality. When she didn’t get the budget she needed for an employee giving program, she pivoted to a new strategy. She covers how to: • Create a micro version of your ideal program • Define success for your social impact programs • Craft a clear story that resonates with your audience

    21 min
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The podcast for social impact practitioners looking to connect big ideas with real impact. Join host Sam Caplan as he curates practical advice and inspiring stories from the people changing how we think about social change.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Impact Audio

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