President and CEO, Scott Jackson, reflects on the launch of Global Impact Ventures
On Dec. 12 we launched Global Impact Ventures, a family of mission-driven organizations that serve all of philanthropy for a better world. We had the opportunity to ask Scott Jackson, President and CEO, what this new branding means for our staff, partners, clients, and the larger philanthropy field. See his insights below: Q: What changes […]
Introducing Global Impact Ventures, our newly unified family of brands
First published on Global Impact Ventures’ new website. Our story began nearly 70 years ago when four nonprofits came together to inspire greater giving to global causes in the federal workplace, forming Global Impact. As Global Impact evolved to include philanthropic advisory and infrastructure services, in another part of the world, two international philanthropists established […]
Reimagining the nonprofit board in a post-COVID world
Nathaniel Heller, Vice President and Managing Director for Geneva Global, shares three of the big-ticket questions non-profit boards are wrestling with — and how both peer mission-driven organizations and businesses can benefit from the debates. This article was first published Oct. 4, 2023, on Fast Company. Read Nathaniel’s insights below: The return to semi-normalcy in 2023 […]
From New York to Kenya: What our staff have been up to in September
September has been a busy month for travel in the international development field, and it was no different for Global Impact! Nathaniel previously reflected on the three things he rediscovered are important for bringing teams together in person – learning things together, overcoming challenges together and spending social time together. After this whirlwind of a […]
Coffee, traffic, and gelato: Three ways I rediscovered what’s important for bringing teams together in person
Nathaniel Heller, Vice President and Managing Director for Geneva Global, shares how in-person gatherings are still providing value in a post-pandemic world. This article was first published June 13, 2023, on Fast Company. Read Nathaniel’s insights below: Plenty of ink has been spilled on the value of face-to-face connections for teams and companies that are emerging from the […]
Top 8 philanthropy news sources
As we reach the thick of summer, there are so many things to look forward to. Whether you have a family vacation coming up or are just lounging outside and enjoying the weather, it’s a good time to reflect and reset. This is true not only in your personal life but also in your professional […]
Three lessons nonprofits can teach companies
Nathaniel Heller, Vice President and Managing Director for Geneva Global, shares how corporate leaders would do well to learn from charitable exemplars. This article was first published March 6, 2023, on Fast Company. Read Nathaniel’s insights below: I recently emerged from a two-day board meeting of a complex global nonprofit organization working in dozens of challenging geographies. They […]
Inspiring greater giving with Scott Jackson
Our president and CEO Scott Jackson recently sat down with Bant Breen on the UNCAGED Show, a program that celebrates thought leadership from today’s top business leaders. Watch the interview to hear more about: Scott’s story and career Global Impact’s current work How the pandemic affected the world of giving and Global Impact’s work What […]
4 questions to ask before sharing a social impact statement
Nathaniel Heller, Vice President and Managing Director for Geneva Global, shares the four questions to ask before sharing a social impact statement. This article was first published Sept. 2, 2022, on Fast Company. Read Nathaniel’s insights below: Of the many game-changing dynamics that 2020 brought to companies, the pressure from employees, customers, and partners to speak out on […]
Global Impact’s Christina Hadden Honored as 2022 CFO Rising Star
We’re proud to announce that Christina Hadden, our Managing Director of Finance and Accounting, is being honored as a 2022 CFO Rising Star by Association TRENDS! Christina has been a star at Global Impact since she began here in 2009. She currently provides leadership and oversight on the day-to-day financial management of Global Impact and our […]
