The Social Impact Show

In today's episode, you'll learn about investing in ESG, both companies and funds. We chat with Ben Vivari and Kyleland Purcell from Till Media and explore how to distinguish truly committed ESG companies and practical tips on finding funds that resonate with your values. We also discuss the pervasive issue of greenwashing and you'll gain insights into measuring a company's genuine ESG intentions, We also review strategies for corporations to harmonize CSR with ESG investing practices.

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1:15 - Comparing the concepts of CSR and ESG Investing: What’s the similarities and differences?

3:45 - Is there a standardized ESG scorecard and checklist across industries?

6:22 - What makes a company a “good” ESG company?

8:55 - How can I find a fund that meets my values?

12:13 - How to know if companies are truly working towards the goal of ESG

16:10 - How big of a concern is greenwashing?

18:20 - Is investment or activity over time a good measure of a company’s ESG intentions?

19:12 - If ESG and CSR are closely aligned, how can a corporation interested in CSR encourage ESG investing?

22:35 - About Till Investors 

Learn more about the Till Media: Tillinvestors.com 

Check out the book: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Investing-Starter-Everyday-Investors-ebook/dp/B0CBD6918Q

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In today's episode, you'll learn about the critical aspects of managing and scaling Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs. We chat with Maceo Owens, ERG Homegirl, CEO and founder of ERG Movement, and discuss the most common challenges encountered in ERG programs. Then, we dive into the pitfalls ERG program leaders often fall into. Finally discover that one game-changing tip for setting up your ERG programs effectively.

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1:00 - Most common challenges across ERG programs

4:23 - Pitfalls ERG program leaders fall into

5:41 - How to structure successful ERG programs

9:21 - The ERG Movement

10:48 - One thing ERG programs leaders could do when setting up their programs 

Learn more about the ERG Movement: 
theergmovement.com 

Connect with Maceo Owens:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/maceoowens/

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to to become an Employee Resource Group Leader. We chat with Maceo Owens, ERG Homegirl, CEO and founder of ERG Movement, and discuss how she became an ERG Leader and tips for those looking to make a similar leap. We also explore how ERG leaders can get executive sponsorship for their programs and how to navigate hybrid work.

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1:07 - Professional skills gained from ERG participation 

3:01 - Would you have gained these skills without an ERG?

4:21 - Advice for those looking to become ERG leaders

5:50 - How to get executive sponsorship for an ERG Program

7:43 - How ERG shaped my career

11:15 - How ERG program leaders can navigate hybrid workplaces 

14:54 - One piece of advice for all the ERG leaders

15:40 - What inspired you to get involved in your first ERG?

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to build a multi-ERG program that keeps employees thriving. We chat with Lauren Kimball from Capgemini, and discuss how to measure success and where ERG’s are poised to grow in the next 3 to 5 years. 

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1:28 - Capgemini’s ERGs in the Americas: Goals and the 4C-Model

5:22 - Capgemini’s annual calendar: How the year is mapped?

8:29 - Member recruitment and employee communications 

11:37 - Who’s responsible to keep ERG members engaged? 

13:33 - How do you measure ERG success? What does success look like? 

19:42 - Major areas ERGs poised to grow in the next 3-5 years?

24:49- Most meaningful impact for the Capgemini team to make this year 

27:26 - Most important tip when starting an ERG program

Learn more about Capgemini: CapGemini.com

Connect with Lauren Kimball https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensanne/

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In today’s episode, we explore the current state of corporate citizenship and why just employee engagement may not be the best way businesses should be supporting non-profits and communities. We discuss the ROI of non-profits in a corporate partnership and non-financial resources companies can use to help their non-profit and cause partners.

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0:54 - The State of Corporate Citizenship
6:06 - How companies can engage non-profits in more authentic ways
10:44 - Focusing on outputs vs. outcomes
12:39 - Other ways companies can support their community and/or causes
15:42 - Gaps in companies relationships with non-profits
17:11 - What is the ROI for a non-profit in a corporate partnership
18:55 - Most impactful way a company can help a nonprofit
21:00 - ROI is for nonprofits engaged in corporate partnerships 25:28 - Non-financial resources companies can use to help nonprofits?

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In todays episode, you’ll learn the key trends in corporate purpose from the latest state of corporate purpose report. We explore the state of corporate purpose, and key findings from top businesses involved with corporate purpose. 

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1:07 - How has Corporate Purpose evolved over the past 3-5 years?

4:07 - Was the momentum behind social impact initiatives (i.e. ESG, DEI) too hot to maintain?

5:50 - The State of Corporate Purpose Report 2023

7:00 - Top 5 trends in Corporate Purpose

13:49 - Do companies stand behind their principles in the face of backlash?

15:59 - Strategies CSR leaders use to connect corporate purpose and DEI

18:37 - What is Benevity Impact Labs?

20:00 - What impact did the Benevity client community achieve in 2022?

21:45 - One takeaway from the State of Corporate Purpose Report

23:25 - One stat from the report CSR leaders should remember

25:11 - Where should CSR leaders invest their time and budget this year?


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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how a new Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) report can improve your DEI and social impact programs in the workplace. We chat with Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer with Benevity and Tiffany, an ERG leader, and explore the state of DEI in the workplace today and how it has changed since the pandemic. We also discuss challenges with DEI in workplace and key findings from the report. Finally, we look at key takeaways from the report to apply to your DEI programs. 

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1:34 - State of DEI in the workplace today? Evolution since the pandemic?

7:41 - Change in public perception of DEI? Why has this happened?

12:05 - Has DEI in your workplace changed?

12:22 - Challenges of advancing DEI in the workplace

17:09 - How are ERG and DEI tied together?

18:25 - Where do you think DEI can progress in the next 3-5 years?

23:56 - One top take away from the State of DEI in the Workplace report

24:51 - If starting a DEI workplace program today, what’s one thing to look at above anything else?


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In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the pitch phase of building your social impact strategy. We explore how to develop your presentation to leadership or executives. How to frame your presentation, when to pitch and then what to do after.

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0:34 - Building a Social Impact Strategy Part 5: The Pitch
1:45 - Who is “The Pitch” for?
4:43 - Format or template for your presentation
11:20 - When’s the best time to make your pitch?
13:09 - What happens after The Pitch?

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the advocacy phase of building your social impact strategy. We explore how to find your employee and executive champions and how to keep them engaged. We also discuss where to find the unlikely advocates and how to line them up before making your strategy pitch.

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0:51 - How to build a social impact strategy: Part 4 - Advocacy

2:13 - Has advocacy become harder with hybrid and remote work?

7:40 - Best practices to get leadership and executive champions

10:36 - Where to find unlikely advocates 

12:25 - Starting point to finding your advocates

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In this episode, you’ll learn the articulate or problem solving phase when building a social impact strategy. This means the steps to take so you have a clear understanding of the problems or problems your program will look to solve. And how to align that with your company’s business goals

This is part 2 of our 5 part series on building a social impact and corporate social responsibility strategy. 

Timestamp of our Discussion

0:37 - How to build a social impact strategy: Part 2

1:05 - Articulate Phase: What problem are you solving for?

3:55 - What types of problems to solve

5:39 - ESG and DEI impact 

8:00 - First steps in the Articulate Phase

Connect with Nicole: [email protected]

Learn more about Darwin Pivot: darwinpivot.com

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