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Empowering people and transforming communities - that's our mission. Dive into our Social Impact Report to see how we're turning our commitment into meaningful action. Join us in making a difference: https://lnkd.in/eQWPfZCa #Empowerment #SocialChange

Businesses that give back play a vital role in building a fairer society, where economic growth and innovation uplift everyone, especially the most vulnerable. By investing in communities, supporting social causes, and fostering inclusive opportunities, companies not only drive their own success but also create a lasting positive impact on society. In this way, they contribute to a world where progress benefits all, ensuring a more equitable and sustainable future. #BusinessForGood, #InclusiveGrowth, #CorporateResponsibility, #GivingBack, #SocialImpact, #FairerSociety, #SustainableBusiness, #InnovationForAll, #CommunitySupport, #EquitableFuture

How's your social impact program shaping up for 2024? Download the Goodness Calendar below - you'll be inspired (+ get a head start with planning!) #csr #goodness #employeeengagement #socialimpact #colleagues #corporategiving

In our latest blog post, we talk about the importance of embracing co-design with lived experience. In the realm of social impact, there's a powerful yet often overlooked resource: the voices and experiences of those directly affected by the issues at hand. #livedexperience #diversityequityinclusion #codesign https://lnkd.in/gZGW-v9D

Transforming communities, not just profits. Learn how businesses can make a lasting social impact. Source - https://rb.gy/gye9b7 #SocialImpact #BusinessForGood #SustainableBusiness #SocialResponsibility #TransformingBusinesses #BusinessForChange #SellBusinessOnline

Cooperatives are not just businesses—they are engines of social change. By prioritizing people over profits, promoting equality, empowering marginalized groups, and fostering sustainable practices, cooperatives create positive social impact in the communities they serve. Their focus on collective action, democratic governance, and long-term sustainability makes them vital contributors to social and economic well-being, helping to create a fairer and more inclusive world.

Reflecting on a profound session with Jim Bildner & Ari Johnson, where we explored essential strategies for #Advancing #SocialEnterprise in Australia.. Here's some key take away's that have been sitting with me.. 💡 Addressing symptoms of social inequity rather than the heart of the problem inequity itself; we can often mistake the symptom produced by a problem to be the problem when we haven’t taken the time to investigate and understand the problem we're facing. ⚒ In short "don't fall in love with your solution but fall in love with the problem" - Julia Keady (some wisdom she shared that I now share with everyone so thank you Julia). This realization can be painful if, like myself, you've felt like it was something that could of potentially solved a problem, only to realize the problem was bigger and more complex than what you had realised.. So the importance of rigorously understanding the true nature of our problems we’re trying to solve allows us to not waste our resources, our teams' time, and often a lot of effort & money into a space that isn’t working towards long-term systems change. ❓ So how do we know if we're doing that? We need to understand the #Ecosystem surrounding our problems- this is essential.. 💫 Complex issues are influenced by myriad factors and stakeholders. By comprehensively mapping these ecosystems, we gain insights into the dynamics at play and can tailor our strategies accordingly. This approach enables us to develop solutions that are not only impactful but also sustainable, adaptive to changing landscapes and resilient in the long term. When we understand our #Ecosystem we begin to thread the loop on whether the things we're responding to are symptom's bleeding out or the root problem causing it. ✨ And importantly when we understand our Ecosystem we are able to find/see those who can be our #partners, #collaborators and #impactinvestors and work together to #amplify our #impact and change our systems. #SocialEnterprise #ImpactDriven #CommunityEngagement

It starts with one person – one person joins many. Together, we build the capacity to solve our community’s most entrenched problems. Learn more about how SVP Partnership is a proven approach for social impact. Become an Impact Partner today: https://buff.ly/48rrvJP

Social impact is about making lasting, positive changes in people's lives. By improving communities and creating opportunities, can build a brighter future. Small actions lead to big differences. #SocialImpact #PositiveChange #CommunityDevelopment

Have an idea to tackle social inequities? The UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge provides the platform and resources you need to bring it to life. Register now to learn how you can have a shot at up to $125,000 for your business: https://buff.ly/43SamHV