The Give to Profit Podcast

By Alisoun Mackenzie: Author, Speaker & Business Mentor

What's The Give to Profit Podcast about?

Tune in every week for inspirational insights, tips, and stories from successful business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are doing good in the world. Alisoun Mackenzie and her guests share fascinating discussions with the intention these will empower you to develop a profitable and meaningful business that is a force for good.

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The Give to Profit Podcast episodes:

11.06.2018
E034 - Technology Makes Business Giving Easier with Iskren Kulev
New software apps are making it easier for individuals and businesses to donate to charities and to know the difference their donations are making. In this episode I interview the founder of one of these companies, Iskren Kulev...
10.18.2018
E033 - Redefining the Role of Business with Bruce Walker
Bruce Walker, Co-Founder of Future X, has been Redefining the Role of Business since embarking upon his entrepreneurial journey while at school. Tune in to discover how we can all learn from the innovation and innocence youth...
10.04.2018
E032 - Doing Well by Doing Good with Danny Witter
Technology is making it easier for small businesses to embed fundraising and activities into every day business activities. In this episode I interview Danny Witter from Work for Good that makes it easy and compelling for small...
09.27.2018
What Does Your Business Stand For?
Increasingly doing good is no longer good enough when it comes to consumer, staff and investor expectations about the role of business. In this podcast episode I share: Why it's important for businesses of all sizes...
08.23.2018
E030 - The Pitfalls and Benefits of Cause Marketing with Nada Fornier
Cause marketing campaigns often start out with good intentions but don't always have intended impact. In this episode I interview Nada Fornier who developed some of the most successful global cause marketing campaigns with Proctor and Gamble....
08.09.2018
E029 - TEDx Talk: Isn't Business an Opportunity to be Kind?
Listen to the audio version of the TEDx talk Alisoun delivered in February 2018. During this talk Alisoun shares how the work she did with young genocide survivors in Rwanda, and the fundraising she did for her humanitarian...
07.27.2018
E028 - Daniel Priestley - Unleash Your Influence to Maximise Your Impact
The scope of your impact depends on how influential you are. In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with one of the world’s leading experts on entrepreneurship and business giving: Daniel Priestley....
07.25.2018
E027 - Can Giving be Good for Business with Alisoun Mackenzie
One of the most common questions people ask is whether charitable giving is good for business. In this show Alisoun Mackenzie shares the strong business case for commercial businesses of all sizes to embrace social impact and charitable...
06.26.2018
E026 - Putting the Social into Enterprise with Thomas Gillan from Social Investment Scotland
As the distinction between businesses and social enterprises is becomes increasingly blurred all sorts of opportunities are emerging for businesses to tackle social problems. In this episode, I interview Thomas Gillan who is the Chief Officer for Finance and Strategy...
05.24.2018
E025 – Social Bite Cafes Working to Eliminate Homeless with Alice Thompson
In this episode I interview one of the co-founders of a social enterprise called Social Bite, Alice Thompson. Social Bite may have started out as a socially conscious cafe but in only six years it's evolved into a...
05.15.2018
E024 - Cause Marketing for Small Business: How to Incorporate Fundraising into Your Marketing
Following on from the last episode, in this episode Alisoun Mackenzie shares how small to medium size businesses can incorporate fundraising into their marketing. By following the simple nine step process Alisoun shares, you'll be more effective in...
04.29.2018
E023 – 10 Common Fundraising Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Incorporating fundraising into your marketing can be a powerful way to grow your business, feel good and make a difference in the world at the same time. But it doesn’t always work out as intended. In this first...
04.12.2018
E022 – How an Act of Generosity Turned into a Business with Tom Hickman
Bali Hope Ultra is a great example of a business that's evolved from a one-off personal quest into a community of runners from around the world coming together to do good. In this interview, its founder Tom Hickman's...
03.29.2018
E021 – The Power of Engaging Conference Audiences with Fundraising Activities with Kate Helder
In 2016 I was invited to help the Mind Heart Connect Conference raise funds for charity. Through working closely with one of the co-founders, Kate Helder, we implemented engaging fundraising activities that raised over AUD$20,000 and lead to...
03.15.2018
E020 – Making it Easy for Small Businesses to Support your Cause with Claire Benjamin from CHAS
It's so much easier to raise funds for causes that are set up to help you do this. CHAS provide children's hospices and respite care to families of children with life-shortening illness in Scotland. They are also an...
03.01.2018
E019 – Social Impact and Sourcing the Wildhearts Way with Colin Downie
Wildhearts is an award winning social enterprise that's improved the lives of over 225,000 people in over 40 countries. Their innovative approach to generating income (offering business services to corporates) enables them to fund social impact projects around...
02.16.2018
E018 – Classroom of Hope - Charitable Partnering for Greater Impact with Duncan Ward & Nicola Courtin
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world yet 263 million children don't have access to quality education. During this truly inspiring conversation I interview the founder of Classroom of Hope, Duncan...
02.01.2018
E017 - How Social Values Influence Your Marketing with Tad Hargrave
Your cultural and social values influence how others perceive you and your business. During our conversation we discuss: - How our behaviours are shaped by cultural and historical influences - Ideas for creating your own blend of...
01.18.2018
E016 - An Evolution of Business Giving with Tim Wade
Tim Wade like many others set out in business to make money to support himself, the giving piece came later. Tune in to discover how this evolved and how Tim balances profit and giving. During our...
01.16.2018
E015 - My Top 10 Business Giving Insights from 2017
Alisoun Mackenzie shares her Top Ten Business Giving Insights from 2017 including the most common response she gets when delivering Give-to-Profit talks, stats that show doing good is good for business, and how focusing social impact can help...
12.14.2017
E014 - Social Impact is Simply Good for Business with Kim Carpenter
We don't have to wait until we give back we can just give as many do in Bali and Africa in everyday life. Tune in to hear Kim Carpenter and I discuss how focusing on impact is good...
12.07.2017
E013 - The Era of Corporate Social Responsibility is Ending with Rachel Hutchisson
A shift is happening – away from CSR to human social responsibility. Tune in to hear Rachel Hutchisson of Blackbaud share her experience of how a more inclusive and human approach to embracing social good, is good for...
11.30.2017
E012 - How to Bring Fundraising into the Heart of Your Business with Kim Macleod
Launching a fundraising publishing prize in tribute to her son gave Kim Macleod from Indie Authors World an opportunity to bring his eternal presence into the core of her business, raise funds for a good cause and...
11.23.2017
E011 - Profit with Purpose with Phil Haid
Discover how consumer behaviours are driving the evolution of business giving towards solving world problems rather than simply philanthropy or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). That both making money and social impact are necessary to survive as a...
11.16.2017
E010 - Where Meaning and Money Meet with Ursula Jorch
In this weeks show I interview Ursula Jorch on the relation between contribution and impact and how doing humanitarian work can change us at a profound level. During our conversation we discuss: The relationship between contribution...
11.09.2017
E009 - Transparency: Why it Matters for Purpose Driven Businesses with Caroline McKenna
In a world rocked regularly by scandals transparency is increasingly important if you want to build trust and loyalty with your customers, followers and stakeholders. In this episode I interview Caroline McKenna from Social HQ on the topic of...
11.02.2017
E008 - Grow Your Social Impact Through Community with Paul Zelizer
When you have the courage to communicate what you stand for you'll have more impact and become a brand that matters. Hear Paul Zelizer from Awarepreneurs share how he's built successful diverse communities around the world through having...
10.27.2017
E007 - Adventures of Charitable Giving with Akshay Nanavati
Overcoming fears and doing humanitarian work opens your heart and changes who you are at a core level forever. During this fascinating conversation with Akshay Nanavati we discuss how trauma can be a beautiful opportunity for personal growth,...
10.20.2017
E006 - Social Impact Versus Charitable Giving with George Kao
Tune in to Alisoun Mackenzie and George Kao discuss the difference between social impact versus charitable giving and the many ways you can make a difference in the world through your business. At the core of this conversation...
10.16.2017
E005 - Focus on Impact with Wendy Lipton-Dibner
Your impact is the measure of your success and the sustainability of your business. Yes that's right, research shows that companies who focus on impact to drive profits outperform those who focus on money – over the long-term. But...
10.09.2017
E004 - How to Use Cause-led Marketing to Develop a Meaningful Brand with Carolyn Butler-Madden
Hear cause-led branding expert Carolyn Butler-Madden share great tips, facts, and insights on how to develop a meaningful brand that both drives profits and has a positive social impact. Give-to-Profit Resources Website - https://www.givetoprofit.com Give-to-Profit book:...
10.02.2017
E003 - Cause Marketing: The Basics and Future Trends with Joe Waters
If you mention that you're raising funds for causes in your marketing or sales campaigns this is known as cause marketing. In this show, I interview cause marketing expert and author Joe Waters who shares lots of practical...
09.21.2017
E002 - Buy One Give One with Masami Sato
Toms Shoes made the concept of Buy One Give One a concept that many social entrepreneurs and consumers can easily grasp. In today's show I interview Masami Sato, the founder of B1G1.com – a Global Business Giving Initiative...
09.21.2017
E001 - Give-to-Profit Q&A: An interview with Alisoun Mackenzie
Hear Alisoun Mackenzie being interviewed by guest host Kim Carpenter and sharing many powerful insights as she answers common questions people ask about Give-to-Profit. SEO tags: Alisoun Mackenzie, IMPACT, SOCIAL IMPACT, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, CHARITIES, Give...
09.01.2017
E000 - Welcome to the Give-to-Profit Podcast!
Welcome to the first episode of the Give-to-Profit Podcast! Tune in to hear our host Alisoun Mackenzie, give an overview of what Give-to-Profit is about, share why social impact is good for business, and what to look forward...

What's The Give to Profit Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Give to Profit Podcast episodes:

E034 - Technology Makes Business Giving Easier with Iskren Kulev

E033 - Redefining the Role of Business with Bruce Walker

E032 - Doing Well by Doing Good with Danny Witter

What Does Your Business Stand For?

E030 - The Pitfalls and Benefits of Cause Marketing with Nada Fornier

E029 - TEDx Talk: Isn't Business an Opportunity to be Kind?

E028 - Daniel Priestley - Unleash Your Influence to Maximise Your Impact

E027 - Can Giving be Good for Business with Alisoun Mackenzie

E026 - Putting the Social into Enterprise with Thomas Gillan from Social Investment Scotland

E025 – Social Bite Cafes Working to Eliminate Homeless with Alice Thompson

E024 - Cause Marketing for Small Business: How to Incorporate Fundraising into Your Marketing

E023 – 10 Common Fundraising Mistakes Small Businesses Make

E022 – How an Act of Generosity Turned into a Business with Tom Hickman

E021 – The Power of Engaging Conference Audiences with Fundraising Activities with Kate Helder

E020 – Making it Easy for Small Businesses to Support your Cause with Claire Benjamin from CHAS

E019 – Social Impact and Sourcing the Wildhearts Way with Colin Downie

E018 – Classroom of Hope - Charitable Partnering for Greater Impact with Duncan Ward & Nicola Courtin

E017 - How Social Values Influence Your Marketing with Tad Hargrave

E016 - An Evolution of Business Giving with Tim Wade

E015 - My Top 10 Business Giving Insights from 2017

E014 - Social Impact is Simply Good for Business with Kim Carpenter

E013 - The Era of Corporate Social Responsibility is Ending with Rachel Hutchisson

E012 - How to Bring Fundraising into the Heart of Your Business with Kim Macleod

E011 - Profit with Purpose with Phil Haid

E010 - Where Meaning and Money Meet with Ursula Jorch

E009 - Transparency: Why it Matters for Purpose Driven Businesses with Caroline McKenna

E008 - Grow Your Social Impact Through Community with Paul Zelizer

E007 - Adventures of Charitable Giving with Akshay Nanavati

E006 - Social Impact Versus Charitable Giving with George Kao

E005 - Focus on Impact with Wendy Lipton-Dibner

E004 - How to Use Cause-led Marketing to Develop a Meaningful Brand with Carolyn Butler-Madden

E003 - Cause Marketing: The Basics and Future Trends with Joe Waters

E002 - Buy One Give One with Masami Sato

E001 - Give-to-Profit Q&A: An interview with Alisoun Mackenzie

E000 - Welcome to the Give-to-Profit Podcast!