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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible female CSR leaders across our network who are shaping the future of business as a force for good. Today, we’re honored to recognize Michelle Armstrong, Managing Director at Ares Management Corporation Management and President of the Ares Charitable Foundation for her leadership in driving strategic, results-oriented impact. Michelle brings an inspiring commitment to rigor and accountability in social impact, ensuring that every initiative is grounded in purpose and measurable outcomes. She shares, "Don’t simply focus on ‘doing good’; articulate why it matters. Communicate the end goal and anticipated wins so that others will share your vision and feel compelled to champion it." Her approach reminds us that impactful change isn’t just about intent—it’s about clarity, strategy, and bringing others along in the journey. Please join us today in celebrating Michelle’s leadership and the other extraordinary female CSR leaders across our network this month. Stay tuned for more inspiring reflections as part of FSG’s #IWD25 series. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

Throughout March, we’re spotlighting extraordinary female CSR leaders across our network who are redefining leadership and impact. Today, we’re honored to recognize Maneesha Chadha, Executive Director, Global Philanthropy at JPMorganChase for her dedication to building a more inclusive and equitable economy. When asked to share about what drives her work, she said, "Stronger, more inclusive economies where everyone has access to economic opportunity are good for individuals, communities, and businesses. We’re leveraging our resources – across business, partnerships and philanthropy to help foster economic growth, and the work I lead every day helps make that a reality." Please join us this month in celebrating Maneesha’s leadership and the many other incredible female CSR leaders across our network. Stay tuned for more inspiring reflections! #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

Please welcome Jarryd Bethea, MPP to the FSG team! ?? Jarryd joined FSG last month as a Consultant with a professional background at the intersection of economic development, community advocacy, and racial equity. He has a history of advancing cross-sectoral partnerships, writing novel research briefs, and leveraging economic analysis data to support qualitative research. He says, “I am excited to be part of an organization that understands the importance of driving systems change forward and remain inspired by my colleagues who continue push the bounds of this work on behalf of communities across the globe. FSG’s novel frameworks and ways of thinking enable me to be a continual learner while contributing to some of the most complex social issues.” We’re so thrilled to have Jarryd on the FSG team! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome ??

Building an inclusive workplace is hard work and it can be challenging to know where to start. W.K. Kellogg Foundation's #ExpandingEquity Core Program is a place where leaders can convene and share best practices and learnings in their journeys to build workplaces based on opportunity, fairness and respect. ? Learn more about this free, four-month learning experience at the next info session on Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30 pm ET! https://lnkd.in/gPC7adcU

Today, we’re incredibly honored to recognize Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation as part of FSG’s International Women’s Day series. Lynette is a relationship-driven leader who understands that meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s built through trust, collaboration, and shared vision. When asked to share her reflections on leadership and building relationships, she said, “While hard work is essential, I often remind myself and my team that corporations build bridges based on handshakes, not hard hats. The true catalyst for success lies in building meaningful relationships and leveraging those connections to create lasting, positive change within our company and communities.” Her words remind us that meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s built through trust, collaboration, and developing a shared vision. Please join us today in celebrating Lynette’s leadership, and stay tuned this month as we continue to spotlight extraordinary female CSR leaders across our network who are shaping the future of corporate social impact. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership #TruistFoundation

This #IWD25, we’re celebrating the incredible female CSR leaders who are inspiring us to push boundaries and advance meaningful change. Today, we’re honored to recognize Kendra Witt-Doyle, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. In an ever-evolving world, the most impactful leaders recognize that progress isn’t about having all the answers but about asking the right questions and building solutions together. Kendra Witt-Doyle, PhD, MPH has championed this approach and shares this reflection on curiosity: “It is more important than ever to stay curious. Embrace listening and seek to understand different viewpoints—even when you disagree.” Please join us this month in celebrating her leadership and the many other incredible female CSR leaders across our network. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

Next in FSG’s International Women’s Day series: we’re honored to recognize Diana Blankman Roberts, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sanofi US. As part of this series, we are celebrating the extraordinary female CSR leaders across our network who are leading with purpose and driving meaningful change. When asked to share her own reflections and learnings as a leader, she said, "It's important being comfortable admitting you’re not the smartest person in the room, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and creating an environment where innovation can thrive and where everyone feels valued and respected." Her words serve as a powerful reminder that great leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for new ideas, elevating differing perspectives, and championing a culture of growth. Please join us in celebrating Diana’s leadership today, and stay tuned this month as we continue to share more reflections from incredible female CSR leaders across our network. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

Many of our philanthropic partners have been asking: how do we respond to the immediate needs of the current moment while pursuing systems change and staying committed to our long-term mission? Here are three common questions that we have been hearing from funders, along with compiled recommendations across the FSG community to help guide planning in this moment. ?? How can philanthropy move forward responsibly in a moment of uncertainty? ?? How can philanthropy respond more flexibly and increase support for immediate needs? ?? How can philanthropy hold fast to a long-term vision of well-being for all? We write, “Ultimately, responding to immediate needs while holding a long-term vision isn’t just a balancing act. By acting boldly and with agility, funders can not only mitigate disruption but also spark innovation, strengthen networks, and lay the groundwork for a more just and resilient future. This moment calls for courage, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to our values—because the choices we make today will shape the systems and communities of tomorrow.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ep5eHuFG

Please welcome Natalia Castellanos González, MPH to the FSG team! ?? Natalia joins FSG as a Consultant with experience in public health research, policy analysis, and international development. She is passionate about developing data-driven solutions to complex social challenges and has expertise in program evaluation and policy development focused on health equity and social justice. She says, “I am excited to work alongside people who are passionate about getting to the root of social challenges. What drew me to FSG is the focus on transforming systems and creating lasting change, rather than just addressing the symptoms. I love that we’re thinking bigger about how to create sustainable impact.” We’re so thrilled to have Natalia on the FSG team! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome ??

Yesterday, we had an incredible line-up of speakers join us for a timely and important conversation on reimagining corporate disaster response. ?? Thank you so much to each of the following panelists for sharing their time, insights, and wisdom ?? ?? Megan Linquiti and Nikhil Bumb shared tools and guiding questions to strengthen disaster response strategies and new learnings from FSG's research report ??Alice Turner of UPS and Karen Little of PayPal shared a behind-the-scenes look on the tools and frameworks that their companies use to make decisions and be more strategic in disaster response ?? Devin Mathias of Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Kirin Kumar of Northern California Grantmakers shared insights on how disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerabilities and the need for systems change in a world of interlinked and concurrent crises. Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dkcEKXJb