Turning the Corporate World into a Force for Good: The Social and Business Case for Impact Programs /// Jeremy Brown - Social Impact Chat and Startups Give Back

Topic: The speaker's journey towards founding Startups Give Back

- Graduating college in 2011 and joining a large company in San Francisco with limited interest in social impact

- Leaving that company and joining a small startup with a philanthropic mindset

- Volunteering with the team inspired the speaker to create Startups Give Back, a community for companies to volunteer together

- Building a community around social impact led to deeper involvement in the field and meeting like-minded people

Topic: Companies and Technology for Good

- Disney, Salesforce, Okta, and Out Systems highlighted for their DEI work and technology for good

- Out Systems praised for their impactful approach and commitment to long-term support

- Emphasis on using technology for good in a sustainable way

- Hackathons can be useful for non-profits, but building and supporting technology in the long-term is key

Topic: Company Social Impact Initiatives

- Social impact can have a material impact on businesses, including employee engagement and revenue

- Companies can offer products at a discounted rate for nonprofits as a way to drive revenue through social impact

- Social impact can also have positive impacts on team camaraderie and employee physical and mental health

- Company social impact initiatives should be prioritized and tailored to local communities and interests

- Chapter leaders play a critical role in identifying community needs and interests

Topic: Building a Social Impact Community

- More people outside of Social Impact are looking to get involved in the field

- The speaker has organized panels and sees a growing interest in transitioning into social impact careers

- Social media can be helpful for sharing conversations about social impact and corporate responsibility

- The speaker founded Social Impact World as a community for social impact leaders, with both free and premium components

- The goal is to turn the corporate world into a force for good

Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of social impact for businesses and building a community around it to create positive change.