In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, Michael Bernzweig of Software Oasis interviews Gretchen Villegas, CEO and founder of Nexus Strategy and Growth Partners. They discuss Gretchen’s journey in global development, the importance of aligning business with social impact, and the evolving landscape of funding and stakeholder engagement. The conversation highlights the need for new models that merge profit with purpose, the role of technology in social impact, and the collaboration between nonprofits and corporations. Gretchen emphasizes actionable steps for businesses to create sustainable social impact and the interconnectedness of global supply chains.

takeaways

• Gretchen Villegas has over 25 years of experience in global development.
• Nexus Strategy aims to align business opportunities with social impact.
• The funding landscape is changing, requiring new models for support.
• Technology plays a crucial role in collecting and analyzing data for nonprofits.
• Collaboration between nonprofits and corporations is essential for success.
• Business for good focuses on profitability while creating social impact.
• Gen Z consumers prioritize ethically sourced products.
• Nonprofits must adopt business principles to survive and thrive.
• The interconnectedness of global supply chains affects all stakeholders.
• Actionable steps for businesses include integrating social impact into their processes.

Sound Bites

• “We need new models to align global social impact.”
• “The need hasn’t changed.”
• “Business for good is about purpose meets profitability.”
• “Nonprofits need to partner with for-profits to survive.”
• “If we can all win, we all win at the end of the day.”
• “We need to show them how they all win.”
• “What could you do that creates a social impact change?”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Nexus Strategy and Growth Partners
• 02:52 Gretchen’s Journey in Global Development
• 04:49 Aligning Business with Social Impact
• 09:34 The Future of Funding and Stakeholder Engagement
• 12:49 Business for Good: Merging Profit with Purpose
• 18:00 The Role of Technology in Social Impact
• 24:46 Collaboration Between Nonprofits and Corporations
• 30:05 Opportunities for Change and Actionable Steps

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