CauseLabs Resources

Lessons & insights from our journey for positive impact.

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Instructional Guide: How to Build a Custom ChatGPT

There are many reasons organizations might want to build a custom ChatGPT. One reason we built our own GPT was to define personas and custom instructions once instead of copying them into every new chat window. We also discovered that regular chats would get too long and the model would start forgetting the rules. It […]

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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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Intro | Working with the Mission Model Canvas

In this article, we’ll explore a few more pieces of the CauseLabs Mission Model Canvas to help you fill out your own worksheet. New to the Mission Model Canvas? Read more about it and how it can help you grow positive impact here. We’ll help guide the considerations for each section, but we won’t go into […]

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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 […]

CauseLabs Mission Model Canvas worksheet

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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