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Collective Impact:
At work around the world

Case Studies

salesforce.org

Modernizing nonprofits with salesforce.org

OVERVIEW

Salesforce.org provides powerful technology to a global community of over 50,000 nonprofits and educational institutions to help them operate effectively, raise funds, and build more meaningful relationships with those they serve.

IMPACT

​Our team led a community development program from scratch to engage a cross-section of cause and technology leaders on a strategy for modernizing the nonprofit sector, driving GTM messaging, product strategy, content, and sales for Salesforce. We led content marketing development, resulting in over two dozen blogs, webinars, 50 customer stories in under a year. Drove new partnership strategy with key sector organizations including Giving USA, Lilly School of Philanthropy, ALSAC/St. Jude, Salvation Army, Women of Color in Fundraising, Google for Nonprofits, and more.

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Google Accelerator

Global accelerators + advanced tech to address the world's greatest challenges

OVERVIEW

Google Accelerator supports thousands of startups across 12+ global regions, helping mission-driven founders access Google’s technology and mentorship.

IMPACT

We led content strategy and stakeholder engagement across internal teams, global entrepreneurs, VC networks, media, and Google leadership—driving visibility and program growth. Our work included the creation of Ideas to Reality, a video series highlighting entrepreneurs using advanced tech to solve global challenges. The campaign generated millions of engagement points and positioned Google Accelerator as a thought leader in innovation storytelling. We also spearheaded marketing for the AI Impact Challenge—a Google.org and Google AI initiative that awarded $25M in grants and program access to global organizations using AI for social good.

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Clinton Foundation

Technology and community programs to scale foundation impact

OVERVIEW

A leading operating foundation with programs that expand economic opportunity, improve public health, confront the climate crisis, and inspire citizen engagement.


IMPACT

We were brought in to support efforts to engage Millennials with community programming and new technology that builds empathy and action of the foundation’s work. We hosted events with Chelsea at Tech Accelerators around the country to grow the Clinton 20/30 program, including showcasing a Virtual Reality Movie featuring President Clinton’s trip to East Africa.

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Galvanize

Scaling education and enterprise innovation

OVERVIEW

Galvanize is the Learning Community for Technology. Inside its network of 8 campuses, there are thousands of startups growing, students taking web development and data science courses, and enterprises tapping into the innovation. Galvanize recognizes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not - our programs make it possible for anyone with drive and determination to turn their ideas into reality.

IMPACT

We oversaw efforts for lead generation, revenue, partnerships and brand growth for the national network of tech campuses. We were responsible for implementing national partnerships with companies like Google, Silicon Valley Bank, IBM, Amazon, Booz Allen, Salesforce, Pivotal, Cisco, AT&T, achieving $5M in revenue, 15,000 events, and over 500,000 individuals engaged.

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Lilly School of Philanthropy

Helping athletes use their platform for positive impact

OVERVIEW

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the US’s preeminent research institution that increases the understanding of philanthropy and improves its practice worldwide through critical inquiry, interdisciplinary research, teaching, training, and civic engagement.

IMPACT

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google.org

Stories of global non-profits to empower women and girls

OVERVIEW

The Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls commits $25 million to fund organizations creating pathways to prosperity for women and girls. This is an open call for applications, and selected charitable initiatives will receive up to $2 million, as well as opportunities for mentorship and additional support from Google.


IMPACT

Our team was brought in to drive the storytelling effort of this program, interviewing the nonprofit founders, creating videos that showcase the impact of these amazing.

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VetsinTech

Scaling programs to support veterans into technology-driven careers

OVERVIEW

VetsinTech is the leading nonprofit that connects military veterans with the national technology ecosystem for education, entrepreneurship, and employment programs.


IMPACT

We led strategy for development, cross-sector partnerships, and new programs resulting in over $4M of new revenue, new partnerships with Disney, Uber, Amazon, Comcast, Facebook, Google, Nasdaq, Reddit, and many more, and new programs including VetsinTech’s National Conference, Annual Gala, Online Mentorship Program, and Startup Network.

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Urban Vision Alliance

Solving street homelessness with technology and collaboration

OVERVIEW

UVA is proving that homelessness is solvable by bringing key stakeholders across industries and the public sector. Our partners include real estate developers, architects, commercial construction, tech companies, legal firms, design and strategy consulting and homelessness providers on the front lines. and resources off the sidelines, driving collaboration, and modernizing the homelessness service sector.

IMPACT

We lead strategic development of the cross-sector Alliance, engaging county stakeholders and recruiting more real estate and technology companies to create county-wide plans to develop housing with integrated services faster and cheaper than ever.

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Living Social

Growing loyalty through branded events and experiences

OVERVIEW

LivingSocial is an Amazon-backed venture with over 50 million subscribers.


IMPACT

We created a consumer-based festival and events division for LivingSocial,
Oversaw event for over 1 million attendees in 30 markets. Led development of strategic corporate partnerships including Red Bull, MillerCoors, and Pepsi.

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Reinventing corporate retail floors into hubs for community and commerce

OVERVIEW

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IMPACT

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