I’ve recently returned from Mexico, where I attended a convening with 460 changemakers from around the world. Read this article if you want to know more about why I’ve attended for seven years. In short, Opportunity Collaboration broadens my perspective, gives me awareness of important programs that I share with others, and challenges me to […]
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Reflections from Opportunity Collaboration
As of October 2019, I have attended Opportunity Collaboration (OC) seven times, which means that as a company, CauseLabs has participated in this annual unconference for over a decade. It’s no surprise that new delegates often ask me, “Why do you come back each year?” I suspect there is a desired response. I suspect they […]
The 2019 Inclusive Economy Challenge
Once a year, B Lab presents Certified B Corps with a list of focus areas where their social and environmental sustainability could be improved upon through the Inclusive Economy Challenge. B Lab provides resources and opportunities to collaborate and learn from one another, so we can collectively improve our impact and move towards a more […]
Financial Empathy — The Promise of FinTech
Many of the factors that determine our social labels and future success are placed upon us at birth. Uncontrollable and at times unfortunate, what can we do to forge new paths for realizing every person’s potential? That is a question that drives our social sector, our development goals, and our philanthropy. The answer is complex […]
Level-up Your Financial Literacy
At CauseLabs, we believe that collaboration is a critical factor for Growing Positive Impact. That’s why we like to write about the great causes and initiatives of our clients, partners, and peers. Today, we’re featuring a guest post from our friend Brandon Burton of Securing Life Today. Brandon is a United States Marine Corps Veteran […]
10 Tools and Resources for Improving Financial Literacy
Ten tools and resources to help build your financial literacy and give you the skills to make smart financial decisions important to your everyday life.
What are Social Impact Companies and Why Do They Matter?
If you pay any attention to business news and trends, then you have probably noticed an increase in the number of companies embracing “social impact” as a core value. Consumers are taking notice, as a 2018 study found that 78% of Americans expect companies to go beyond making profits; they must also positively impact society. […]
Balancing Act Demo Puts Fort Worth Budget into the Hands of Neighborhood Leaders
60 attendees participated in the workshop demo where they were tasked with balancing a hypothetical deficit of $4.2 million with a few challenging fiscal options thrown in.
The 2018 Inclusive Economy Challenge
Since 2014, CauseLabs has been continually striving for social and environmental sustainability. So, we participated in the 2018 Inclusive Economy Challenge.
Finding Alignment
As a company whose success (staying in business) relies on revenue, there is a tension between profitability and mission. We can’t achieve our mission if we can’t succeed as a business. However, we do not want to succeed solely through profits and charitable giving.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Technology has the power to transform our world on a scale that is unprecedented. How might we, as social good organizations, learn, adapt, and benefit from these shifts?
MyPath & CauseLabs Collaborate on High-Touch, High-Tech Programming to Improve Financial Literacy
We’re collaborating with MyPath, a national nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, to continue delivering financial products for low-income individuals. Backed by a sponsorship from JPMorgan Chase, we’ve joined forces to uncover the next iteration of MyPath Money, both on the Savings and Credit programs.