A job-creation case for using donor-advised capital as working capital for impact.
It makes a clear case for job creation, arguing that mid-sized companies are often the right scale for growing employment and helping people move out of poverty.
The Social Impact Solutions Podcast
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Too many organizations struggle to prove the good they’re doing in a way that inspires donors, partners, investors, and communities to take action. Join Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool as they share how you can measure and market your impact to create more meaningful change today. Each episode delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you overcome these hurdles, raise more funding, and amplify your mission. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, heading up a CSR initiative, or simply passionate about making the world a better place, the Social Impact Solutions Podcast is your go-to resource for...
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
It makes nonprofit impact measurable, linking program evidence to fundraising, organizational decisions, and sustainable growth.
The Social Impact Solutions Podcast treats mission-driven work as an operating discipline. Lauren Vanderpool and John Mark Vanderpool move between guest interviews and their own practical discussions, repeatedly connecting impact measurement with fundraising decisions,…
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From donor retention to students building water tanks, your 'impact' story has to earn its numbers.
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- to know which donor metrics deserve attention before your next fundraising meeting
- to turn scattered program data into a clearer picture of what changed for people
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Best episodes of The Social Impact Solutions Podcast
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A grounded look at how scattered data becomes better decisions.
Ori Carmel and Sophie Blondeau spend their time on a practical question: what organizations do once the data is already there. The episode treats that problem as a mix of scattered information, fuzzy strategy, and the harder work of turning numbers into signals that people can…
Fundraising gets clearer when the right KPI leads the conversation.
This episode treats fundraising as both math and judgment: which donors matter most, which KPIs actually move the work, and how marketing, communications, and CRM data can stop fighting each other.
A team introduction that turns nonprofit measurement work into a practical look at how the podcast is built.
The Social Impact Solutions Podcast uses this first Meet the Team installment to follow Deanna Clark from consultant work on impact measurement deliverables into the production and planning side of the show.
Impact measurement is framed as a core part of strategic planning, not an afterthought.
Social Impact Solutions frames impact measurement as a nonnegotiable part of nonprofit strategic planning, and the case is made in a clear, practical way.
A clear case for using impact reports to make fundraising more persuasive.
This episode makes a clean case for putting impact reports at the center of fundraising. It treats donor support as a response to real change, not just activity, and argues that nonprofits need to explain who they help, what they do, and what shifts because of it.
A practical case for letting communities shape the philanthropy meant to serve them.
This episode frames community-centered philanthropy as a leadership choice with real operational weight. Lauren Elise Tudor, founder and CEO of Architect Philanthropic Collective, comes through as someone building strategy for sustainable community-centered philanthropy, drawing…
A clear case for proving impact before asking for more support.
The episode treats fundraising as a credibility test: a nonprofit has to show the change it is making, back that claim with evidence, and explain why the work still matters over time.
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Episodes
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Equipping Communities in Extreme Poverty for Lasting Change: The Long Way Home Story with Matt Paneitz
Hidden gemThe episode describes how hands-on development work grew from individual projects into a broader model for lasting change.
·45m·2 clips - 2
Turning Powerful Nonprofit Stories Into Measurable Impact with Julie Davitz
Hidden gemJulie Davids, founder and CEO of Plus Media Solutions, says her company turns nonprofit and social-impact storytelling into measurable action by embedding calls to action inside films, TV, TikTok, and branded content.
·32m·2 clips - 3
Strategic Planning That Actually Works: Practical Tools for Nonprofit Leaders With Stacye Brim
Hidden gemStacey joins Lauren and John Mark to talk about strategic planning for nonprofit leaders.
·39m·2 clips - 4
Overcoming Implementation Challenges: How to Activate Your Strategic Plan with Dr. Andrea Lowe
Lauren interviews Andrea Lowe about common mistakes nonprofits make in strategic planning and how to create actionable implementation plans.
·29m - 5
Unlocking the Secret That Drives Nonprofit Impact with Sheri Chaney Jones
Hidden gemSherry from the Sure Impact team joins Lauren and John to talk about impact measurement and why it matters for more than funder requirements.
·37m·2 clips - 6
Unlocking Fundraising Success with Carly Berna
Hidden gemThe host opens by framing the conversation around Virtuous's new benchmark report and the question of what actually drives real nonprofit growth.
·56m·3 clips - 7
Impact Reports: The Key to Unleashing Nonprofit Growth in 2026
Hidden gemLauren and John kick off the official 2026 season with a conversation about impact reports.
·25m·1 clip - 8
Meet the Team Series: Strategic Insights in Healthcare with Dr. DeOnna Clark
Hidden gemThe episode opens the Meet the Team series.
·26m·1 clip - 9
Reimagining Fundraising: Practical Strategies for Nonprofit Growth
Lauren and John zero in on what impact really means for nonprofit leaders.
·56m·3 clips - 10
The Evolution of Fundraising: Donor Insights with Matt Bowe
Hidden gemLauren and John Martin talk with Matt Bowe of FundraiseUp about the Pulse of the Donor report FundraiseUp recently released.
·44m·3 clips - 11
Building Sustainable Philanthropy: A Community-Centric Approach with Lauren Tudor
Hidden gemLauren Elise Tudor joins the Social Impact Solutions podcast.
·36m·2 clips - 12
Year-End Fundraising That Works: How Communicating Impact Inspires Giving
Hidden gemLauren and John Mark revisit a webinar on year-end fundraising and the role impact communication plays in inspiring giving.
·37m·2 clips - 13
From Strategic Planning to Implementation: Making Your Impact Measurable in 2026
Hidden gemThe episode opens with a webinar on nonprofit strategic planning.
·31m·2 clips - 14
The 3 Myths of Impact: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know
Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool debunk common myths about measuring social impact and define what social impact means for nonprofits.
Apr 14, 2026·32m - 15
Eradicating Poverty Through Job Creation With David Simms
Job creation becomes the anti-poverty strategy here.
Jun 1, 2025·45m·4 clips - 16
From Data Chaos to Clarity: Rethinking Nonprofit Impact with Ori Carmel & Sophie Blondeau
Data is not clarity by itself.
Jun 1, 2025·1h 7m·5 clips - 17
Accelerate Fundraising with Strategic KPIs with Kaitlin Windle
John Mark Vanderpool interviews Kaitlin Wendell from Apt.io about leveraging data and KPIs to improve nonprofit fundraising and sustainability.
May 11, 2025·50m·4 clips - 18
Making Impact Measurable: How to Track What Really Matters
Interview with Sherry Chaney-Jones about using data and software to measure and communicate social impact for nonprofits.
May 5, 2025·51m - 19
How AI is Revolutionizing Grant Funding: A Conversation with Mark Reith of Cadenza
John Mark Vanderpool interviews Mark Reith about Cadenza, an AI platform that helps nonprofits find and win grants more efficiently.
May 4, 2025·41m - 20
Empathy Is the Strategy: Leadership That Actually Works With Lisa Foster
Hosts Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool interview social entrepreneur Lisa Foster about building team culture and developing leaders to scale impact.
Apr 21, 2025·55m - 21
Mission Without Burnout: How Great Leaders Balance People and Purpose
Apr 20, 2025·54m - 22
How To Communicate Your Nonprofit's Impact
Apr 6, 2025·1h 4m - 23
Unlocking Generosity: The Key to Nonprofit Success With Gabe Cooper
Mar 10, 2025·1h 33m - 24
Nonprofit Marketing Masterclass with Nathalie Huynh
Mar 6, 2025·50m - 25
Impact Measurement Series: Part #2 - How To Create Measurable Goals & Objectives
Feb 23, 2025·25m - 26
Impact Measurement Series: Part #1 - Crafting A Theory of Change for Nonprofits
Feb 23, 2025·23m - 27
Impact Measurement Series: Part #3 - Mastering Impact Measurement for Nonprofits
Feb 23, 2025·31m - 28
Executive Orders & Fundraising Challenges With Barbara O'Reilly
Feb 18, 2025·50m - 29
Surviving Nonprofit Funding Cuts: What To Do About It
Feb 9, 2025·1h 2m - 30
The Power of Leadership Development: Jeff Banning's Story
Feb 5, 2025·59m - 31
Mastering Nonprofit Strategy and Operations with Matt Sharp and David Wagner
A masterclass in nonprofit operations featuring experts Matt Sharp and David Wagner discussing scaling programs and streamlining operations.
Feb 5, 2025·47m - 32
How Impact Reporting Helps You Raise More Money
Feb 3, 2025·22m - 33
The Pitfalls of Impact Measurement (And How to Avoid Them)
Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool discuss common mistakes nonprofits make when measuring their impact, emphasizing that even small organizations can do it effectively.
Feb 3, 2025·45m - 34
How Volunteers Can Transform Your Nonprofit's Operations With Kelly Cristaldi
This episode discusses nonprofit marketing essentials and the role of technology in volunteer management and donor conversion.
Jan 24, 2025·54m - 35
Who Are Your Ideal Donors?
Jan 24, 2025·36m - 36
How to Prove Your Nonprofit Deserves More Funding
Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool discuss how nonprofits can measure and market their social impact to secure funding.
Jan 12, 2025·36m