Social Sector / Philanthropy / Nonprofit

It’s no secret that the current economic model that relies on limited resources and overconsumption isn’t sustainable. Economists and innovators are calling for a shift from a linear model to one that

“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that highlights the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to Chapter Leaders, you’ll read

How to Build a Social Impact Career You Are Passionate About How often have you found yourself saying, I wish I could find a job where I can truly make a difference in the world ? Fear not - you aren

The International Day of Democracy gives people around the globe the opportunity to pause and reflect on the state of democracy worldwide, as well as the inclusion and equality ideas that it was built

So Your Stakeholders Want You to Be a Purpose-Driven Retailer? The concept of a purpose-driven business is not new, but in recent years the demands for retailers to make this shift are growing louder

Our global future depends on how we define basic human rights and needs (the social foundations) and how we help all people live above and beyond the social foundations. There are countless legal

“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that was launched in March 2021 to highlight the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to

Many of the planet’s most vexing problems are increasingly openly discussed - we all, with the good fortune of living in a time that affords most of us safe places to live, ample food, decent

Twenty years ago a group of friends returned to the United States after a trip to Brazil with an idea to build a company rooted in a triple bottom line philosophy - where s ocial and environmental

During the summer of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and protests around racial justice, the Walton Family Foundation embarked upon a study of what young Americans think about their own

“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that was launched in March 2021 to highlight the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to

Good for business Minority business owners make a huge difference in their communities and set the standard for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In fact, minority representation in

In so many ways 2020 was a seismic year for sustainability and social impact. From a global pandemic, to raging wildfires, and the changing face of both work and wellbeing, the last 12 months will

Whether you have been to a conference before or this will be your first (because we know you will not want to miss this event) the 2017 Net Impact Conference is going to stand out above the rest!

We're profiling a shoe company that isn't really about shoes or fashion; it's about social impact.

As we enter a new year, with a new president, we want to hear from our Net Impact community on how you feel about our new administration and how you plan to turn your passions into world-changing action this year.

Our Net Impact community continues to drive impact for a more just and sustainable world and we like to highlight members on our blog who are leading the change. Meet Joanne Ng. In our office she is

Recent events have shown a divided nation, but collectively we can inspire and drive social and environmental impact. We just have to stay strong, stay inspired, and stay energized for the future.

Each fall Net Impact hosts a national conference to activate a movement for those who want to change the world. The 2016 Net Impact Conference convened over 2,400 student and professionals to “make history” and allowed attendees to not only shape their future, but also the world.

The 2016 Net Impact Conference has started to make history, kicking off with day 1! Couldn't make it? Here's our recap of the first of three days filled with inspiration, connections, and change.

We're proud to announce four Net Impact members have made it to the finals of the $1 Million Hult Prize!

Latondra Newton of the Toyota Mobility Foundation and Liz Maw of Net Impact explain how mobility is a social issue and why you should care about it.

Rio, a city currently struggling with issues including violence, a virus outbreak, and polluted waters, has found innovative ways to use the Olympics to solve current challenges within the city. Here’s one way they are bracing for impact, with help from a few famous chefs.

Linette Lam is using the experience and skills she learned as a Net Impact member at the Kellogg School of Management to help the people of Haiti.

Kiah Williams is the co-founder for the organization, and has just been announced as a keynote speaker at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia this November 3-5. Learn more about the organization that is saving lives, money, and time.

A team of researchers found a new way to measure the types of food residents in food deserts are consuming: Instagram.

The 2016 Net Impact Conference will take place November 3 - 5 in Philadelphia, PA. Learn why you need to attend this one-of-a-kind event.

It’s no secret that the food industry is undergoing a consumer-driven revolution and at Campbell we’re working every day to rise to the challenge. Sometimes one of the ways to address a challenge is

So you chose the wrong major, or took the first job offered to you. Maybe you’re bored or too stressed or maybe you joined a Net Impact chapter during your final semester of business school and you realized you want a job with a positive environmental or social impact. There are a lot reasons you might want to change your career path. If you’ve been thinking that it is time for a change but don’t know how we’re here to help. We present 5 steps to successfully finding a new career path.

The Nature Conservancy and General Mills have worked together to protect land and water for over 40 years - so they know a thing or two about NGO/Corporate collaborations. Read on for their top 4 tips to effective partnerships.

A note from our CEO, Liz Maw: 2016 has been anything but boring here at Net Impact. We’re committed to doing more for our members and chapters than ever before, whether that’s bringing our annual conference on the road through our NIx initiative, bringing new people into the mix with our Impact Design expansion, and redoing our website.

It’s that time of year. New Year’s Resolutions are everywhere: in your inbox, on your favorite website, in texts from your friends. You may have even made one yourself. Here at Net Impact we know you can do well and do good. We say forget about your New Year’s Resolution and try a New Year’s Revolution! Read on to learn more!

At Net Impact's 2015 Conference, students and industry came together to discuss the future of food. Thought leaders at Google, Starbucks and Monsanto directly engaged with students from across the world during the Nourishing 9 Billion Challenge session. Read on to see what Monsanto Economist, Mac Marshall thought of the event.

With real diversity and inclusion efforts, everyone wins.

News You Can Use is our monthly update featuring key coverage of impact trends, leadership tips, sustainable business, and Net Impact.…stay educated. Research and Trends Top business sustainability

Tiffany T. is the kind of young woman that could become a nonprofit lifer. She’s smart, articulate, and above all else committed to making a difference in the world. But as she started her job search and senior year at UC Berkeley last fall, Tiffany set her eyes not on the nonprofit sector but on mission-driven business. Now a recent graduate, she's working within the corporate citizenship department of a Fortune 100 company. “I’m happy working at a big company, because I feel like they really have the capacity to inspire others and make change in the world,” says Tiffany.

At this year's Net Impact Conference, I participated in a session–Good at Doing Good–that explored what makes a nonprofit a successful, high-impact organization able to create and sustain lasting social change. As founder and CEO of KaBOOM!—the national nonprofit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids—I am proud of the impact we’ve had building more than 2,500 playgrounds in 18 years in communities all across the country. However, we at KaBOOM! also recognize that we cannot scale our organization to build enough playgrounds to address this challenge at the scale it exists in society, particularly for the 14.7 million American kids growing up in poverty.

This ongoing Q&A series profiles a few of the speakers we're looking forward to seeing at this year's Net Impact Conference. Matt is the CEO of Brigade Media and will be speaking in our Nonprofit & Public Sector Innovation track.

In a recent blog post on Stanford Social Innovation Review , Net Impact CEO Liz Maw writes about the need for nonprofits to step up their game in the competition for top talent. This challenge isn’t

From Australia to France and then the United States, the path this Senior Manager of Sustainability has taken winds around the world.

The nonprofit sector has definitely come under examination in the last few years. From the increased focus on talent development, to the TED manifesto on warped charity perceptions, to the catchy

Dream of launching your own social enterprise but not sure where to start? Akanksha Hazari, social entrepreneur and Founder of m.Paani, gives tangible, actionable advice on what it takes to get a

Akhil Khurana and Lauren McHugh are corporate consultants for a global HR firm in India. But like many Millennials, they don't check their values at the door. Instead, they've teamed up with Net

Take one of the world's biggest challenges: the global food crisis. Add a $1 million prize to solve it. Throw in some of the brightest minds of our generation and what do you get? The largest case

Our first ever Conference Workshopper App was a resounding success, crowdsourcing the best workshop ideas for the 2013 Net Impact Conference, to be held Oct. 24-26 in Silicon Valley CA, and opening

Net Impact member Sonja Skvarla runs A Social Ignition, assisting both nonprofit and for-profit clients who work to remove barriers to employment for people with criminal records. At a time when we're

Keeping a social sector organization afloat takes work: it's sometimes a struggle to get donations, pay staff, and coordinate volunteers - not to mention sticking to the mission that got you there in

On the heels of the most recent Bangladeshi factory fire, former Net Impact board member Marcus Chung shares his thoughts on a recent trip to Bangladesh, where he toured several garment factories. As

When we were contacted by our friends at Triple Pundit for help promoting an incredible competition they're running that will send one lucky individual to Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Week, we figured

The nonprofit world has long been thought of as a bastion for the selfless. It's often seen as the place to work if you're more interested in giving than receiving, because - so the prevailing wisdom