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These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. The list goes on — but so do the opportunities for innovation. Seldom has the world seen greater promise or greater peril. Realizing the more optimistic paths forward may not be easy, but it is possible. Among … [Read more...] about Collaborating for New Solutions To Persistent Societal Challenges

By: Sean Fitzpatrick, Chair, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Chair, Laureus World Sports Academy; former Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Laureus is a global movement whose purpose is to change the world through the power of sport. Our vision is to use this power to end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage for young people and children. In 2000, our … [Read more...] about The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Calling all Salesforce higher education power users – the 2023 Salesforce.org America Higher Education Advisory Council (HEAC) is now accepting nominations! If you’re interested in nominating yourself or another Higher Ed Trailblazer, please complete the nomination form by Sunday, November 6th. Our Impact The Higher Education Advisory Council is a customer-led, volunteer … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2023 Salesforce.org America Higher Education Advisory Council

Did you know that when asked what is the most important value for a university to uphold, students say diversity and inclusion right after academic excellence? Diversity and inclusion are defining parts of our university’s respective brands, and succeeding in it is not reaching a certain percentage of students from various backgrounds. It’s about building a safe and welcoming … [Read more...] about Diversity and Inclusion: Embrace a Rockstar Attitude to Lead Change

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we believe anyone can become a philanthropist by rallying friends, family, and local businesses to support the causes they care about. For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night, Team in Training, Visionaries of the Year, and other unique in-person … [Read more...] about How to Double Down on People-Powered Philanthropy