Does tax status really matter when it comes to doing social good? This excellent panel of professionals will explore how organizations are leaning into a variety of business models to reach their financial and social impact goals.
Cause Conference Sneak Peak
Redefining Social Good: Beyond the Nonprofit Model
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Facilitator: Erik T. Johnson, Senior Counsel, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP?
Panelist #1: Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub
Panelist #2: Kevin Terry Lee, Environmental Health & Sustainability Manager, Dr. Bronner's
Panelist #3: Kim Blaugher, Executive Director of the Beyster Institute, University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
Panelist #4:??Kevin Molloy,?Industry Advancement Manager, Procore Technologies??
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Session Overview:
A company can be both profitable and committed to public good initiatives like social justice, environmental sustainability, philanthropy, and inclusivity. Several options exist for businesses pursuing this balance including becoming a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), obtaining B Corp Certification, joining a nonprofit trade association, joining philanthropy movements like Pledge 1% or 1% for the Planet, and pursuing different forms of employee and stakeholder ownership.?This panel will present considerations about which option might be right for your organization or business, the pros and cons associated with the different models, and the next steps your company or organization can take if it wants to adopt one of these models.
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Learning Objectives
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- Show attendees how companies can profit while supporting social and environmental causes
- Teach attendees about the options available for their business or organization to balance profit and purpose
- Illuminate the pros and cons of these options for attendees
- Educate attendees from nonprofit and educational institutions how they can partner with companies towards a public good initiative
- Equip attendees with actionable steps to take if they are interested in pursuing one of the particular models or partnerships
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Staci Reidinger, APR(M) MBA Laura Hall DeLinda Forsythe Parker Pike Colette Conover, MBA Jeff Blanton Dale Ganzow San Diego Business Journal