In the nonprofit world, passion and dedication are the driving forces behind making a difference. But even the most committed organizations can struggle to reach their full potential if they lack one crucial element: a strong network. The "network gap" refers to the disparity between well-connected nonprofits and those that lack the same level of access to resources, opportunities, and partnerships. If you are a Read More
Cracking Your Imposter Code: How to Find Your Authentic Voice as a Nonprofit Leader
At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we heard from Human Resources leadership expert and executive coach, Paul N Larsen, who showed our group actionable ideas Nonprofit Leaders can take to integrate and celebrate our “imposter” in our everyday lives. The following presentation was edited for length and clarity in printed format. Stephanie Shaterian In our Social Impact Advisory Group, we tend Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Can Technology Save the Homeless Epidemic with Jonathan Parkhurst, Seekhaven
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Financially Empowering Victims of Human Trafficking with Vanessa Russell, Love Never Fails
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Saving the Earth with Jonathan Trent, UpCycle Systems
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Investing in Women-Led Startups with Sharon Vosmek, Astia.org
Fairlight, in collaboration with The Silicon Valley Podcast, is launching the Social Impact Leaders Series, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. We Read More
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Committed Citizens Making Changes
We have found that the damaging social and economic aftershocks from the pandemic has many people asking themselves, “How can I serve my community? How can I make a difference?” One way both Katharine and I have worked to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women is by serving and supporting our local Commissions on the Status of Women. The original Commission on Status of Women (CSW) was established in Read More
Demystifying Legacy Nonprofit Giving with Lori Kranczer
With so much uncertainty in philanthropic giving due to the pandemic, the Social Impact Advisory Group spoke with Lori Kranczer, the CEO and Founder of Everyday Planned Giving, about how legacy giving can broaden a nonprofit’s donor base and build stronger engagement with existing donors. Leveraging 20 years in the nonprofit space as an attorney and consultant, Lori has created and managed several substantial Read More
Social Impact Advisory: Trends in Nonprofit Philanthropy
At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we wanted to explore the impacts of the pandemic and racial justice movement in shaping the future of philanthropy. We invited moderator, Lisa Salomon of and panelists, Theary Chan, and Nicole Kyauk to discuss the range and nature of relationships funders want to have with the nonprofits they support. The following panel presentation was edited for length and Read More
How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story and Drive Action
With so much marketing going online in the aftermath of the pandemic, your nonprofit story needs to be even more potent than ever. We invited Jerri Rosen, founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes, and Katie Wagner, President and CEO of KWSM, a digital marketing agency, to talk about the key elements of an effective story to energize your donors and many other supporters needed to run a successful Read More
