Columbus, Ohio is home to nonprofits and social enterprises that embody a laser-focused approach to solving social challenges with initiatives that produce results backed by data.  

When working to solve social issues, the pitfalls to well-meaning organizations can be many, including “mission creep” and the temptation to analyze results through rose-colored lenses.   

For organizations that manage to stay laser-focused – and that bluntly self-assess their impact – genuine social change, even a global scale, is possible.    

Today, we’ll explore the determination needed to drive social change, and the lessons learned by Central Ohio experts whose efforts are making Columbus – and the world - a better place. 

This CMC forum was recorded live on January 26, 2022.  

The speakers are: 

Ann Bischoff, CEO, Star House   

Greg Bixler, Co-Founder and CEO, Design Outreach  

Vicki Bowen Hewes, CEO, SocialVentures  

The host is Laura Smith, Vice President of Programs & Learning with Philanthropy Ohio. 

This forum was sponsored by CareSource and by Grange Insurance.