Storytelling

Learn how to become a story changemaker through our new Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling program.

 

 

Action

Learn how we advance the field of social impact by educating and inspiring marketers, communicators, fundraisers and journalists to work together.

 

 

Research

Dive into our applied research about how to use brain science through altruism, empathy and efficacy.

 

 

Voices

Hear our exclusive interview with Dr. Jane Goodall about how she uses social impact strategy to drive her iconic work.

 

 

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.

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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.

A tsunami of growing social need is headed our way – can we be ready?

A tsunami of growing social need is headed our way – can we be ready?

In the US, any person or organization working with those trapped in extreme poverty over the last few years can testify to the increase

Breaking through the noise: Digital storytelling for social impact

Breaking through the noise: Digital storytelling for social impact

Every organization has a story to tell. With the rise of new and ever-changing technologies, people are more connected to information ...

Your CSR Program Needs Ownership. Here’s How to Get Your Employees to Embrace

Your CSR Program Needs Ownership. Here’s How to Get Your Employees to Embrace

Your CSR Program Needs Ownership. Here’s How to Get Your Employees to Embrace It. All companies should have a corporate social ...

How Social Media is Reshaping Today’s Education System

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

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

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, ...

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