CauseLabs Resources

Lessons & insights from our journey for positive impact.

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Houston, We Have a Data Collection Problem

Data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, driving decisions, enhancing customer experiences, and informing strategic planning. However, effective data collection poses significant challenges for many organizations. As businesses navigate the complexities of gathering, managing, and utilizing this valuable resource, they often find themselves overwhelmed by the intricacies involved. The Data Collection Dilemma Data collection is […]

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Websites Aren’t Dead; They Are Evolving into Smart Websites

It’s easy to assume that websites are becoming obsolete, especially with the rise of social media platforms and mobile apps. However, the reality is quite the opposite: websites are evolving into smarter, more dynamic tools that can significantly benefit businesses of all sizes. The Evolution of Websites A traditional website served as a digital storefront, […]

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Brands That Give Back

Vote with your dollar this holiday season by investing in companies and brands with a purpose. By purchasing gifts from Certified B Corps and Social Enterprises, you’re not only giving a gift, you’re also supporting mission-driven companies that are balancing purpose and profit by working towards sustainable, ethical, environmentally friendly business practices. We put together […]

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The Value of Five Dollars: Creating Social Impact

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 […]

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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 […]

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Growing Positive Impact with the Mission Model Canvas

Think of the Mission Model Canvas as your business plan cheat sheet. This worksheet helps you to focus your ideas and validate outcomes early and efficiently.

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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 […]

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