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203: The Importance of Finding Alignment in your Funder Partners with Andrea Bouch


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Meet Andrea Bouch, a seasoned leader with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of social impact, tech, and employee experience. Andrea has led global talent programs, managed nonprofits, and founded businesses. Moreover, she has led the strategic design and implementation of Stripe's first social impact and corporate philanthropy program. 

During today's conversation, Andrea shares her journey while offering a candid look into her experiences, from the challenges of balancing personal connections with strategic focus to the art of engaging with fundraisers who may feel frustrated by strict corporate funding strategies. 


In this episode, you will be able to: 

  • Explore the balance between personal connections and strategic focus in corporate philanthropy.
  • Understand how to engage with fundraisers who feel constrained by corporate policies with empathy and constructive dialogue.
  • Learn the importance of genuine curiosity and authenticity in building strong, effective relationships with potential grantees and partners.
  • Dive into the dynamics of working with individual donors versus family foundations, and navigate their unique emotional nuances.
  • Uncover how aligning perspectives and being upfront about organizational priorities can lead to more meaningful engagements.
  • Discover strategies for balancing corporate constraints with maintaining the human side of philanthropy.
  • Identify ways to leverage sincere connections to create unexpected and valuable opportunities in the field of corporate giving.


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