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MAG members at a February meeting held in the time before COVID-19. [Photo: Courtesy of MAG]
The ‘Un-Agency’: Why a Third‑Generation Dallas Business Owner Built a Company to Connect ‘Gig’ Talent
by Quincy Preston and Maddie Preston | Jun 25, 2020
MAG Impact Collective Founder Zach Weismann helps solo branding, marketing, strategy, and design experts benefit from belonging to a team while remaining independent. The social entrepreneur pairs the talent with organizations and businesses that need nimble, affordable expertise focused on impact.
by Lauren Hawkins |
Jun 4, 2020
Throughout the month, the three organizations plan to work together to bring over 600 hot meals to minority communities.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 21, 2020
Arabella believes Texas is poised to be the impact investing epicenter of the South. The firm hired its first managing director in Dallas to do so.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 20, 2020
Last year, McKinney-based VOMO and Sony Pictures launched the "Be a Neighbor" campaign to encourage Americans to live out Mister Rogers' legacy through volunteerism. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, VOMO has redirected—Be a Neighbor is now a free volunteer management platform for any organization around the world to help out.
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[Photo: Courtesy The Worthy Co.]
Fort Worth’s ‘First Justice Enterprise’ Empowers Women Through Employment
by Lauren Hawkins | Apr 16, 2019
The Worthy Co. plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store this fall, selling apparel, jewelry, and candles created by the women it employs—female survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. One hundred percent of profits benefit local trafficking survivors.
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by Allison Hatfield |
Feb 1, 2019
Jeremy McKane wants to build a new economy around protecting one of the world’s greatest resources.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 20, 2018
Maggiano's Little Italy transformed into C21 in December for a one-night only restaurant experience entirely staffed by those with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 4, 2018
The nonprofit aspires to create a community where adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities can live independently.
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Dollars for Good: Hall Commits $1M for Entrepreneurs; Good Returns & ORIX Name Recipients
by Lance Murray | Oct 31, 2018
Plus, grants for Southern Dallas Thrives, a state grant for mental health, and fundraising by A Conversation with a Legend and TWO X TWO for AIDS and Art, as well as other social efforts to boost nonprofits in North Texas.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Oct 22, 2018
ROUNDTABLE | In this three-part series, a panel of experts explores Dallas-Fort Worth as a destination for global impact work.
Part one kicks off with eight thought leaders who explore what social innovation looks like from their unique perspectives — nonprofit, corporate, and startup — and how that is impacting the region.
Part one kicks off with eight thought leaders who explore what social innovation looks like from their unique perspectives — nonprofit, corporate, and startup — and how that is impacting the region.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Sep 25, 2018
Global nonprofit B Lab's "Best for the World" awards recognize businesses that are making positive impacts.
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by Heather Noel |
Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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[Photo: Michael Samples]
Business as Mutual: Leaders Give Insight on How Collaboration + Innovation Happens in DFW
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 29, 2018
This wide-ranging discussion covered how to foster collaboration, the role of technology, and many examples of DFW coming together to improve business, create social change, and simply make a positive impact on the region.
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by Lance Murray |
May 10, 2018
The Guarantee-Investment-Values Strategies program immediately will expand the guarantee capacity for Good Returns’ Cycle program.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Apr 10, 2018
Good Returns’ Cycle program is a way for companies to provide capital to organizations across a range of social and environmental areas.
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by Heather Noel |
Mar 2, 2018
One of the newest chapters of the national organization for women of color in communications will partner with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas this weekend in honor of Women's History Month.
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