Social Impact Resources

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Shape the Future of Philanthropy 

Daylight’s learning platform and network are designed exclusively for wealth and philanthropic advisors, to help you meet this extraordinary opportunity to grow your business, client relationships and impact. 

Shelly Cano Kurtz's expertise in philanthropy is recognized globally. As the author of the second module in the Philanthropy Advisor Certification, she is shaping the future of philanthropic advising. 

Powering Social Impact through Data

Giving Compass Insights (formerly X4Impact) is a resource that provides data-driven insights for the philanthropic and social impact sectors. They maintain a comprehensive dataset on US nonprofits, schools, and social innovators. This data is used to generate tools and reports that cover various social and environmental issues, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Essentially, X4Impact equips organizations with the data they need to make informed decisions and achieve their social impact goals.

Eagle Pointe Advisors, a tech-for-good consulting firm, leverages Giving Compass as a strong resource to ground their work in data-driven insights. This allows them to make more informed recommendations to their clients in the nonprofit, public, and social sectors.

Revolutionizing Evidence Management 

Guardify is a state-of-the-art AI platform designed to streamline video and audio evidence management. With its advanced transcription AI, Guardify offers:

• Unparalleled Accuracy: Generate highly accurate first drafts of transcripts, saving time and effort.
• Simplified Workflow: Easily edit, version control, and download transcripts.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Create accurate closed captions for improved video playback.

Guardify caters to a wide range of industries, including legal, security, and education. Experience the future of evidence management with Guardify.

Each year, the Business Book Awards are presented in the UK honoring the best books published that year across 14 categories. On September 9, 2025, co-author Shelly Cano Kurtz attended the awards gala in London at The Drum at Wembley along with fellow nominees and distinguished guests. 

Published in 2025 by Routledge, "This Little World" was selected as a finalist in the Change and Sustainability category.

Unlock the Power of an Age-Inclusive Workforce 

Each year, the Center for Workforce Inclusion and CWI Labs convene more than 1,000 employers, decision-makers, influencers, policymakers, and practitioners for a unique opportunity – to discuss the economic imperative of an age-inclusive workforce.  

Learn more about how storytelling can drive change and encourage employers to tap into underutilized talent pools.

This Little World: a How-To Guide for Social Innovators | Real Evidence Podcast | Episode 6

In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron jumped into the topics of Social Innovation, Social Impact, and more with Shelly Kurtz.   Shelly is an award winning marketer, social entrepreneur who has founded numerous social innovation organizations and initiatives. She’s also co-authored an amazing new book titled “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators”.  We discussed topics related to Shelly’s book such as what is social innovation, who participates in being change makers, what tools and frameworks can be used to better understand widespread problems and opportunities, and take steps toward innovation and impact.   Don't forget to rate the podcast and subscribe to stay updated on upcoming episodes or visit our website for more content at guardify.com/real-evidence-podcast.
 

Women Leading the Charge: A New Era of Philanthropy

Philanthropy is on the rise, and women are leading the way. From young philanthropists making waves to seasoned donors reshaping the philanthropic landscape, this article explores the diverse group of women who are driving positive change through their generosity and innovation. Discover the inspiring stories of these trailblazing women (including our very own Shelly Cano Kurtz) and learn how they're redefining the future of giving.

In an era where technology evolves faster than ever, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities. To navigate this dynamic landscape, you need innovative strategies and tools that foster inclusion, trust, and connection. Discover how to leverage technology to enrich your organization’s capacity for transformation and impact. This Older Americans Month, join Gary A. Officer, President and CEO of our sister organization, Center for Workforce Inclusion, for an insightful discussion with Shelly Cano Kurtz, author of the upcoming book This Little World: A How-to Guide for Social Innovators. Whether you’re in a nonprofit or tech, this event is packed with actionable insights to supercharge your social impact. 

Unlock the Power of AI for Small Business Success

Discover how a small business supercharged their online presence using AI. Learn how you can apply these strategies to your own business, whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, or startup founder.

Key Takeaways:

• Content Creation: Automate content generation to save time and resources.
• SEO Optimization: Improve search engine rankings and attract more organic traffic.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize AI-powered insights to make informed decisions.

Explore how AI can revolutionize your business.

As Co-Founder and CMO of Giving Tech Labs, Shelly helps provide technology solutions and Go-To-Market strategy for the public interest, empowering impact and change. She has 20+ years of award-winning experience in leading global digital media campaigns for tech startups and Fortune 500 companies, including NBCUniversal, Comcast, Make.TV, Giving Compass and VidaNyx. As a strong believer in the power of good intentions, Shelly is a passionate cheerleader for making personal connections, creating strategy and having a vision for the greater good. 

Giving Tech Labs bridges nonprofits and innovation to help create technology for the public interest

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology.