503. Simplifying + Scaling Social Impact: Practical Tools for Maximizing Your Impact - Scott Curran

Meet Scott. He’s a visionary social impact and legal adviser to global brands and nonprofits🌍 He’s the CEO and Founder of Beyond Advisers, with current and former clients including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation’s Clean Cooking Alliance, The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn’s CORE and many more. Navigating uncertainty and fostering organizational growth is a challenge, but Scott's insights remind us to learn from other’s success remembering that all nonprofits have the same four core tenants. Tune in to get excited about maximizing your organization’s impact in 2024🌟

💡Learn

• How nonprofits are simple and all have the same core 
• Ways to simplify and scale for nonprofits of all sizes and profiles
• The importance of doubling down on core functions

Today’s Guest
Scott Curran, CEO + Founder,  Beyond Advisers

Episode Highlights

• Scott’s story and journey to where he is today (2:45)
• What makes a team and organization truly dynamic (7:55)
  • Board
  • Operations
  • Programs
  • Partnerships
• Scott’s take on how philanthropy, government and the private sector all fit and work together (14:00)
• Case studies (18:10)
• Double down on core functions during times of uncertainty (25:55)
• What makes up a great annual calendar for an org (33:45)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Scott’s life (40:30)
• Scott’s One Good Thing: Stay curious. (50:00)
• How to connect with Scott and Beyond Advisers (51:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/503.

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