What We Do
Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication is a research and action center dedicated to increasing social impact through the power of marketers, communicators, fundraisers and journalists working together. As part of the University’s School of Continuing Studies, the Center accomplishes its mission of educating and inspiring practitioners and students through applied research, graduate courses, community collaborations and thought leadership.
How We Do It
Discover how our applied research comes to life through action-oriented programs and offerings that work across functional areas, sectors and human strengths.
Our Impact
The Center inspires practitioners and graduate students to define their purpose so they can create impact within their organizations and for our global community.
Donated Pro-Bono Services
Storytellers Trained
Cause Consultants Trained
Through courses and projects, our graduate students have provided 102K hours of pro-bono service worth $14M to socially oriented organizations across sectors. And the numbers keep growing.
Social impact practitioners across the globe have become strategic storytellers thanks to our signature research and trainings.
We’ve built a global community of integrated changemakers through our signature graduate course, Cause Consulting, offered by Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies.
Our Team
We’re researchers, educators and strategists who believe that igniting the joint power of marketers, communicators, fundraisers and journalists leads to great results.
From Our Magazine
The Blur shares actionable insights from social impact thinkers at Georgetown University and beyond.
5 Deal-Breaking Mistakes When Writing a Fundraising Letter
by Gloria Kopp Writing letters is an integral part to fundraising. You understand the cause you’re working towards and the need ...
How Social Media is Reshaping Today’s Education System
by Lori Wade There’s no denying that, ever since social networks and social media made way into our lives, everything is different. ...
Changing Perspective to Change the World
by Kelley Slone How do you know if you are truly making a difference in this world? How can change happen? How can the world really use
CSR Matters: Harnessing Emotional Insights to Bring Brand Purpose to Life
by Ryan Rudominer CSR Matters: Harnessing Emotional Insights to Bring Brand Purpose to Life A Q&A with Billee Howard, CEO, ...
Why Public Relations Should Play a Role in Your Social Media Marketing
by Paul Bates The use and impact of social media marketing have drastically increased in recent years. With every person, from baby ...
Fake News Is As Real As We Make It To Be
by Michael Fox I just finished a well-written piece on healthcare reform. The author did a brilliant exposition on profit-driven ...
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