Starfish Impact is pleased to introduce guest blogger Cynthia Rosenfeld, a travel author who focuses on sustainable and philanthropic focused tourism. In this week’s post, she shares how executives of sustainable luxury resorts are looking beyond profits to define success. I am pleased to report that visionary entrepreneurs around the world are underwriting exceptional resorts…
DetailsAs you may or may not have seen, Starfish Impact launched a new initiative called #SupportingOurSector. We’re excited for it for a number of reasons – one, we get to support a winning nonprofit with cash and a custom pro bono services package without them having to jump through the hoops of a grant application.…
DetailsContinuing our discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the previous week, let’s explore two case studies, one from a recent Starfish Impact client, and another public example, to illustrate what CSR is and how Starfish has worked with companies in the past to increase or develop them as corporate citizens. A recent client came…
DetailsBusiness leaders and entrepreneurs often ask me to explain Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and after recently lecturing on the topic at the USC Marshall School of Business, I am inspired to write again about the intersection of business and the communities and stakeholders they serve. Although there are many components to CSR, and multiple ways…
DetailsI am sitting down to write this blog with an immense feeling of gratitude and inspiration–derived from my team and also the incredible group of partners gathered in the past 10 days to join Starfish Impact in our #SupportingOurSector initiative. But let me back up a moment. Partnership, “the team” and relationships have always been…
DetailsRecently, we were introduced to the concept of Reciprocity Circles, which we excitedly participated in, and subsequently fell in love with. The idea is simple – sit together in a circle with a group and go around one at a time and share something you’re looking for, and something you might have to offer. We…
DetailsKnowing that making meaningful first connections with others can be tough with a myriad of networking opportunities, referrals, and the busy lives many of us live, the Starfish Impact team put together the following five elements that can help ensure a successful first connection, and make relationship building worth your time. Trust. How do you trust…
DetailsNonprofit jobs can be very satisfying but often pay less than the for profit marketplace, and their employees usually work very hard to fulfill their organization’s mission. Here are a few negotiating tips to keep in mind as you accept a job offer from a nonprofit that can ensure that both you and your future bosses…
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