Impact Exchange
Impact Exchange
The Impact Exchange, ShoppingGives, Molly Trerotola
Impact Exchange is a publication centered around the role of organizations and nonprofits in corporate social responsibility. As a platform, Impact Exchange conducts industry case studies, podcasts, blogs, and other media that showcase how brands and organizations can build authentic relationships and generate impact with their customers, employees and overall community. Our goal is to highlight insights from the leadership behind these organizations and discuss the emerging trends that are most relevant to their missions in order to expand and provide more value to their consumers. Impact Exchange is produced by ShoppingGives, which grants access to industry-disrupting technology that provides a frictionless pathway for retailers to allow their shoppers to give to charities of their choice.
Powering Cause Marketing Through Corporate Partnerships
Candi Maciel, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Best Friends Animal Society, discusses how Best Friends Animal Society is leveraging corporate partnerships to further their mission-critical work. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into examples of successful partnership collaborations and Candi's recommendations for forming authentic partnerships.
Oct 26, 2023
26 min
Bridging Cultures and Amplifying Small Businesses
Danny Taing, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bokksu, discusses how Bokksu is preserving cultures and giving back to charitable causes that are important to their business. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into Bokksu's approach to social impact, their commitment to their values, and how they’ve found success in creating cause partnerships with their business.
Aug 1, 2023
18 min
Social Impact in Retail: Integrating Purpose into Products
Daniel Stoppel, Chief Executive Officer at Jewlr, discusses how Jewlr is integrating social impact into their products, mission, and marketing messaging. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into Jewlr's origin story, their commitment to social causes, and the challenges and opportunities of incorporating social impact into the retail industry.
Jun 30, 2023
15 min
How a Company’s Mission is Powering Impact
Steve Hofford, Chief Operating Officer at Darwin's Natural Pet Products, discusses how Darwin’s is propelling their social impact initiatives through their product and company mission. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into Darwin’s mission, their partnership with nonprofit organizations and influencers, and the impact of their initiatives on customer engagement.
Jun 12, 2023
14 min
A Company Rooted in Impact and Community
Steven Gmelin, Vice President of Digital Sales & Strategy at Aloha, discusses how ALOHA uses their mission to guide their social impact initiatives. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into ALOHA’s approach on building a brand that’s authentically centered in social impact, and how their commitment to cultivate good impacts their customer relationships.
May 30, 2023
17 min
Season 2, EP3: How Shelly Walsh Prioritizes Social Impact in the Face of Adversity
On this episode of the Impact Exchange, we were joined by Shelly Walsh, Retail Executive and former President at Janie and Jack, to discuss Shelly’s experience with building social good initiatives throughout her career. With over 25 years of experience delivering strong results across global brands and startups, including leadership roles at Gap Inc. and Gymboree, Shelly also co-founded Tea Collection and served as an executive sponsor of Gap Inc.’s Color Proud Council.
Aug 3, 2022
32 min
Season 2, EP 2: A Marketplace of Good
On this episode of the Impact Exchange, we were joined by Harry Cunningham, Co-Founder + Chief Brand Officer at goodMRKT to discuss the mission of goodMRKT and the community of purpose-driven brands behind it. Harry shared insights into the impact that goodMRKT is creating and the vision behind their brand partnerships.
May 18, 2022
26 min
Season 2, EP 1:  Social Impact from Product to Person
On this episode of the Impact Exchange, we were joined by Michael Chaney, Director of Business to Business at Crate & Barrel to discuss how large businesses can navigate social impact. Michael shared the initiatives that make up their legacy brand’s social impact strategy, including environmental initiatives, hunger and disaster relief, and advocating for girls rights.
Dec 13, 2021
32 min
EP 13: The Covid Effect on Brand-Charity Relationships and Predictions for 2021
On this episode of the Impact Exchange, we were joined by a panel of thought-leaders to discuss how the relationships between brands, nonprofits, and consumers shifted in 2020 and why more DTC brands are going to be turning to social impact this year. Panelists from MiiR, Sakara, Kinder Beauty, and Feeding America shared social impact trends that they’ve seen with their brands and discussed their predictions for 2021.
Mar 17, 2021
1 hr 5 min
EP 12: The Future of Commerce
On this episode of the Impact Exchange, we were joined by Sr. Manager of Social Impact at Shopify, Katie Boothby-Kung to discuss the future of commerce and industry trends when it comes to social impact. Katie shared social impact trends that they have seen at Shopify, and discussed ways that brands of all sizes can integrate social impact into their business strategy and customer journeys.
Dec 15, 2020
27 min
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