Smarter Good Inc.

20/12/2024

Are you feeling the same way we are – how is 2024 already coming to a close? What a year! We’re so grateful for the connections we've built and the impact we've driven forward together.

19/12/2024

"What this tool has done is that it illuminates a totality of something... We have the ability to coach 'of all the things that you're overwhelmed by, what are the things that cause the most pain?' And so it becomes digestible. I've just seen this great sense of pride and dignity blossom in a person that feels empowered to be in control of their own destiny.” - Daron Babcock, Director of Community Transformation Stand Together Foundation

When innovation meets experience, positive impact happens.

Thrive Light's Stoplight Tool is an app that visualizes the challenges that a person is facing, helping them take agency in their lives and build strategies to thrive.

Their recent collaboration with the Stand Together Foundation underscores the value of the Stoplight tool in empowering people, families, and communities to realize their potential.

Hear more about the Stoplight Tool's impact here:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thrive-lights_innovation-meets-experience-were-thrilled-activity-7212471153951444992-TJ15/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Innovation Meets Experience! We're thrilled to share a video from the Stand Together Foundation launch event, where Daron Babcock, Director of Community…

13/12/2024

Celebrating an innovative year at our end-of-year gathering! How was your year like?

10/12/2024

It’s always interesting to see things from another point of view, and at Smarter Good, our teams do this constantly given the variety of spaces where we operate. We are fortunate to support clients who are also in the arts!

Have you heard of San Francisco's only public glass art facility? Public Glass serves 1,000 artists and students annually through their Resilience and Growth Project, providing vital access to glassmaking studios and education. Every contribution helps keep this vital art space alive for future generations.

“Bridging Bay Area communities ensures a new generation of residents are invested in the creative culture that San Francisco is known for.”

They’re currently addressing critical infrastructure needs and expanding programming in ways that will strengthen their community for years to come. To learn more or support their work to fuel the future of glass art, visit www.publicglass.org or check the image below.

06/12/2024

🌍 This , Smarter Good is proud to spotlight the 100x Impact Accelerator! Imagine a world where social organizations create impact on a global scale. The 100x Impact Accelerator, powered by the London School of Economics and the Marshall Institute, is making that vision a reality. 100x is fueling a new generation of social unicorns—organizations tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Whether you're fighting climate change, strengthening democracy, or building equitable economies, 100x is here to help you scale your impact.

Apply now:
➤ www.100ximpact.org

29/11/2024

A warm welcome to our new teammates, Christine and Daph! Smarter Good is excited to see your talent and passion help bring growth to our nonprofit partners. It’s great to have you both on board!

27/11/2024

Thank you, global social sector, for your unified commitment to a better world. Your work is the most powerful of all—sharing hope ♥️ We’re grateful for all you do. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Smarter Good!

21/11/2024

In September 2024, Alliance Niyukuri, MD and his team achieved something momentous - they saved the life of a newborn diagnosed with Gastroschisis in rural Burundi, where the condition previously meant death within 24 hours for any babies born with it.

Niyukuri built the first pediatric surgery program in the country with the connections, learnings, and support he gained through his fellowship with UCSF’s Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA). His interactions with UCSF faculty and students helped him take great strides and eventually led to that baby boy surviving his first 24 hours with what could have been a fatal condition.

"We must fundamentally change the current reality that anyone may live, die or be disabled simply due to where in the world they happen to be born, the neighborhood they live in, the color of their skin or their personal or family circumstances.” - Doruk Ozgediz, MD Director of UCSF’s Center for Global Surgery and Health Equity and CHESA co-founder

Read Niyukuri's story and learn how CHESA's network of fellows is leading a medical revolution in low-income countries around the world.

Since 2020, the Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia has used research, education and advocacy to improve access to safe surgical, anesthetic and perioperative care in underserved areas of the U.S. and globally, as well as build a pipeline of care providers from diverse backgrounds.

15/11/2024

Smarter Good highlights the Weiss Asset Management (WAM) Foundation’s Fall 2024 Funding Round for ! 🌍Calling all organizations and researchers tackling critical issues in low and lower-middle-income countries: WAM is accepting proposals for highly cost-effective work that reduces suffering. Priority areas include road safety, mental health, and nutrition, though all impactful proposals within their mission are welcome. WAM takes calculated risks that others may avoid, striving for maximum impact per dollar. If your high-potential project is struggling to secure funding, WAM wants to hear from you! 📢

Learn more and apply now:
➤ www.wamfoundation.org/funding-opportunities

07/11/2024

Fundraising is more than just the sum of its parts. It's about understanding how different elements work together to create a cohesive strategy that drives fundraising success, and ultimately, impact.

At Smarter Good, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our team of experts partner with nonprofits and social impact organizations to weave together different solutions into effective strategies tailored for their stage, scale, strengths, and priorities. What we uniquely do is assure our partners of a comprehensive point of view, all within one team to contact.

Learn about our approach below, as well as through our website (www.smartergood.com), to see how we help nonprofit and social impact organizations establish strong foundations for sustainable growth. In a space where there is no one-size-fits-all solution, what could be the custom formula for your fundraising success?

31/10/2024

A warm welcome to our new teammate, Maki! Smarter Good is excited to see your talent and passion help bring growth to our nonprofit partners. It’s great to have you on board!

30/10/2024

Knowledge in all its forms is the gift that keeps on giving. But do you know that books continue to be banned and challenged today? Follow Alameda County Library Foundation for their campaign highlighting diverse voices found in books, including books that others seek to ban or challenge.

25/10/2024

Happening now: Smarter Good is at the Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management 2024 Career Forum. We’re currently looking for social sector professionals to join us in creating impact with nonprofits around the world!

24/10/2024

"Even as you're trying to bring the change that you're committed to, you need to go over and above, to convince those with resources that you can be trusted." - Teresa Njoroge

In a world where African-led social impact organizations are often overlooked, Atti Worku and Teresa Njoroge shine a light on the systemic inequities in global philanthropy — and call for change.

The African Visionary Fund is challenging this difficult truth head-on by serving as a conduit between funders and African organizations that lack funding opportunities. Learn more about their sector-changing work through this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO4UcbxNqjg&t=6s

In a world in which African-led social impact organizations are often overlooked, Atti Worku and Teresa Njoroge scope the systemic inequities that exist in g...

18/10/2024

For us in the social sector, we believe that maximizing impact means strengthening our resources. While many advocate for diversifying funding sources and adopting a come-one-come-all approach to resource generation, it may not be an ideal approach.

In a recent article by non-profit consultancy firm Mighty Ally, Smarter Good’s Jane Leu points out that working with multiple funding sources adds up to pressure for organizations to manage multiple models instead of focusing on scaling their impact. Jane suggests a more strategic approach to diversification: increasing the number of funders within a primary source to allow non-profits to concentrate on their mission while fostering sustainable growth.

Others agree, too, that it’s time to debunk the myth that diversified funding is the secret key to a non-profit’s success. What do you think?

For more insights, read the article by MIGHTY ALLY's Founding Partner and CEO, Kevin Brown: https://mightyally.org/blog/diversified-funding

17/10/2024

Across the globe, people are standing up against social and institutional injustice, working together to create a world where fairness, dignity, and peace are realities for all. This year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty calls on us to unite, act, and break down the barriers that fuel inequality and exclusion. Together, we can build just, inclusive societies where everyone thrives.

Learn how you can contribute to creating a future of equity and justice: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty

11/10/2024

Girls are leading the way toward a future where equality, opportunity, and hope are within reach for everyone. This year’s International Day of the Girl Child shines a light on girls’ voices and their vision for a better world—one where they shape their own future, overcome global challenges, and thrive. Here’s to girls’ ideas and leadership in creating lasting change for generations to come.

Learn more about this year’s celebration and how you can support girls’ vision for the future:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day

11/10/2024

💟 : We are highlighting the L’Oréal Fund for Women today, with the submission deadline on October 17! Since 2020, this Fund has been supporting frontline organizations working to lift women out of poverty and end domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. With a special focus on refugee women and women with disabilities, it champions social and professional integration for the most vulnerable.

Apply now and make a difference:
➤ fundforwomen.loreal.com