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Rooted in the spirit of civil rights pioneer Vivian Malone Jones, Vivian’s Door is all about opening up access to education, support, mentorship, and the kind of community connections that help business owners grow. At the center of this work are Janice Malone, founder and executive director, and JaVaughnae Malone, marketing and communications director.   Together, …

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When you speak with Steve Neff, it doesn’t take long to realize that service isn’t a side note in his story- it’s at the center. A longtime Fidelity executive, leader, and dedicated community champion, Steve has supported Common Impact for 20+ years, including serving on our Board of Directors for nearly a decade. Over that …

Steve Neff Reflects on 20 Years with Common Impact  Read More »

Susan Wright, executive director and founder of summerlunch+, has spent the last decade bridging the gap between school-year nutrition programs and the long, often vulnerable months of summer. She created a program that not only nourishes kids with healthy meals but also empowers them to cook, connect with others, and build lifelong habits for well-being. …

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When people have the tools and support to take charge of their finances, it changes everything. Clarifi is helping individuals and families across Philadelphia do just that by offering judgment-free financial counseling, housing guidance, and direct assistance that helps communities stabilize, build, and preserve their wealth. Taylor Goebel, communications and marketing lead, and Brianna Thomas, …

From Posts to Partnerships: Clarifi’s Skills-Based Volunteering Experience with Common Impact and Macquarie Group  Read More »

Some values are taught. Others are lived. For Poongothai Balasanjeevi, service is both. Long before she was a vice president of product delivery at Fidelity guiding product delivery teams, she was teaching her children about service Through soup kitchens, school service projects, and late-night crafting for community events.  That same commitment to community shines through …

Service & Growth: Poongothai on Skills-Based Volunteering with Fidelity Investments and Common Impact  Read More »

We are proud to spotlight one of our own leaders at Common Impact. Not just for this month, but for the changemaker she is every day. Rebecca Fontes, our Chief Partnerships Officer, brings decades of experience and a creative, collaborative spirit to her work, driving meaningful corporate-nonprofit partnerships.  In this conversation, we get a glimpse …

Celebrating Leadership, Purpose, and Impact: A Conversation with Rebecca Fontes  Read More »

When you’re in the business of building brighter futures like Partners for Better Housing (PBH) you don’t always have time to stop and measure how far you’ve come. That’s where skills-based volunteering comes in. PBH teamed up with Nielsen volunteers through Common Impact skills-based volunteering programming to tackle a common and critical challenge: proving the …

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When data meets action, transformation happens. That’s exactly what Teniqua Broughton, CEO of The State of Black Arizona (SBAZ), has been championing—using data to drive change and ensure that Black communities across Arizona have a voice in shaping policy, business opportunities, and community development.   As SBAZ approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, they are preparing …

The State of Black Arizona Improves Their Earned Revenue Strategy Through Common Impact’s Skills-based Volunteering Program  Read More »

Skills-Based Volunteering Projects Spark New Initiatives at Heights Philadelphia  Christen Johnson’s work at Heights Philadelphia is all about opening doors—to education, to careers, and to opportunities that change lives. As associate vice president of advancement, she plays a key role in strengthening the nonprofit’s connections with corporate partners, alumni, and volunteers, ensuring that more students …

Heights Philadelphia is Strengthening Student Pathways with Common Impact and Strategic Corporate Engagement  Read More »