4 Lessons From Memorable Commencement Addresses
Graduation season is now firmly behind us, with caps and gowns tucked safely away in closets. The shine of new…
Category: Idealists In The World
A Family Affair | Siblings in the Social-Impact World
As one of five kids, I know firsthand the impact that having a sibling—or being one—can have. Siblings can be…
How You Can Help End Human Trafficking
The U.S. State Department estimates that 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year, with women and…
Interview | How One Social Media Post Sparked a Movement
In the middle of July 2015, Dana Marlowe, a self-described “working suburban mom” in Maryland, posted to Facebook that she…
A Seat at the Table | An Interview with Leadership Coach Rachel Brownlow Lund
Leadership coach and Austin Business Journal’s 2018 Profiles in Power Rising Star Rachel Brownlow Lund discusses how being a board…
Becoming an Executive Director | An Interview with Julia Kang
While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for landing your dream job, following the lead of your peers can help you discover…
5 American Disability Activists You Should Pay Attention To
High-profile activists in the area of disability rights activism, many of whom have disabilities themselves, are changing the way Americans…
Should You Start a Social-Impact Podcast? | An Interview with Kate McCarthy
With websites, blogs, vlogs, social media, and newsletters, there are plenty of accessible ways to share your point-of-view and expertise,…
Moving in the Direction of Impact | An Interview with Neetal Parekh
Though she’s a licensed attorney, Neetal Parekh has pursued her passion for social entrepreneurship and impact with singularity. She…
Meet the Nonprofit Founder Bringing Career Advice to Your Cell Phone
We use our cell phones for everything these days: watching movies, buying groceries, transferring money, and even for making a…
Making an Impact as a Financial Coach for Women
Two years ago, Maggie Germano, then a planning and evaluations associate at The Pew Charitable Trusts, turned her personal-finance hobby…
6 Organizations and Female Leaders to Celebrate
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating influential female leaders who have shaped, and continue to shape, important social…
Black History Month | 4 Social-Impact Leaders to Celebrate
Did you know that Black History Month exists because of a nonprofit organization and its dedicated leader? Dr. Carter G….
When Faith and Career Intersect | Working at a Faith-Based Organization
A common piece of career advice is to avoid sharing your faith and other deeply personal topics at work. But…