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Alli Murphy and Rachel Mindell

Conversations at the Heart of CSR

Join Submittable with CSR-insider Alli Murphy for a discussion about the people, ideas, and resources propelling social good.

What will it take for corporate responsibility to become comprehensively human-centered? And who are the people leading the charge? In this episode of Impact Audio, Alli Murphy, Director of Events & Program Development at Engage for Good (EFG), shines a light on the good work and bright ideas transforming CSR for the better.

This episode digs into:

  • Why social impact practitioners need community (and how EFG helps)
  • Key trends in CSR, from NFTs to corporate PR
  • Inspiring examples of “employees as a cause”
  • Questions, creativity, and other tools for innovation and relationship-building
  • Real talk and other sector-wide transformations gaining steam

We hope you enjoy and find value in this conversation.

guests
Alli Murphy

Alli is the Director of Events & Program Development at Engage for Good where she leads a talented team that helps corporate social impact leaders advance their campaigns, careers, and organizations through professional development and networking opportunities. She also hosts the Engage for Good podcast, the longest-running podcast in the social impact space. Now in its 12th season with nearly 400 episodes, she has interviewed leaders from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Google, IBM, On Our Sleeves, Save the Children, PayPal, Subaru, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, and more.

From working in startups to marketing and managing programs for C-level executives at UC Berkeley Executive Education, and building a travel brand with thousands of followers worldwide, Alli brings a strategic and creative perspective to every situation.

A firm believer that people come first and that when people thrive, businesses can thrive, Alli is an advocate for workplace wellness, mental fitness, inner work, and well-being.

Alli graduated Magna Cum Laude from Willamette University and resides in Bend, Oregon with her husband, TJ. Outside of work, you can find her traveling the world, practicing new choreography with her dance group, exploring the outdoors, curling up with a great book, and writing good old-fashioned letters and postcards.

Rachel Mindell

Rachel Mindell is Special Projects Editor at Submittable. One of the highlights of her job is talking with social impact leaders about their work and learning more about how technology can help accelerate positive change.

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