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IGNITING CHANGE THROUGH SOCIAL IMPACT: 11 LESSONS LEARNED (PART 1) 

At IAOP’s second annual Center for Social Impact meeting, industry leaders and advocates came together to discuss their passion and dedication for the topic.  Each speaker began with a five-minute “rant” that sparked lively conversations throughout the full-day event on Sept. 20 at the Sutherland CloudLABS in San Francisco, with both in-person and remote attendees.  Topics explored included social sustainability in provider-buyer partnerships, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), environmental sustainability, and fostering belonging. Members of the social impact community from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, India, and across the United States shared their global perspectives.  Let’s unpack the speaker’s motivating words that provide valuable lessons and insights into the future for impact sourcing.

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