GoKawiilFeaturing Alex Amouyel, President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation; Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation and Les Szabo, Executive Director and Board Chair, Purpose Pledge Moderated by Morgan Brady, Executive Director, Community and Membership, Fast Company The biggest challenges facing society don’t come with easy fixes—and the most effective philanthropists aren’t waiting for someone else to solve them. Making an impact at scale requires a willingness to take risks, challenge entrenched systems, and rethink what “giving back” can actually accomplish. This conversation brings together leaders who are pushing philanthropy beyond the traditional playbook to explore how businesses can use their resources and reach to create lasting change—and why the smartest investments in society may also be investments in the future of business.
Giving back to get ahead
Why This Matters
This piece highlights a shift in corporate philanthropy, where business leaders argue that solving societal problems requires the same risk-taking and systems-level thinking as running a company. It matters because it reframes 'giving back' not as a side activity but as a strategic investment tied to long-term business resilience and relevance.
Key Takeaways
- Effective philanthropy today requires challenging entrenched systems, not just funding traditional charity models.
- Business resources and reach can be leveraged to drive lasting societal change at scale.
- Leaders from Newman's Own Foundation, Grace Farms Foundation, and Purpose Pledge see social investment as intertwined with the future of business.
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