Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

Simon Mainwaring

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When brands, nonprofits and individuals collaborate around shared purpose, amazing things happen. ‘Today, I’m Brave’, a heart-centered, global non-profit, is a powerful catalyst for purposeful partnerships. By leveraging fundraising prowess with multi-media storytelling, the nonprofit builds bridges and scales impact across social issues with sustainable and tangible results. In 2016, David Angelo, founder of advertising […]

When brands, nonprofits and individuals collaborate around shared purpose, amazing things happen. ‘Today, I’m Brave’, a heart-centered, global non-profit, is a powerful catalyst for purposeful partnerships. By leveraging fundraising prowess with multi-media storytelling, the nonprofit builds bridges and scales impact across social issues with sustainable and tangible results. In 2016, David Angelo, founder of advertising …

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The most powerful media inspires, motivates and brings us together around issues that matter. Companies that join cultural conversations and build movements carve out a competitive advantage. They foster consumer relationships that go deeper than transactional exchanges. While a novel concept decades ago, purpose is now a core component of what consumers expect from the brands they do business with.

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The murder of George Floyd has sparked an upswell of protests throughout America and the world. People of all ethnicities are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Citizens are demanding police reform and an end to racial injustice. Many brands have spoken out about their support for Black communities and racial equality.  While …

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This post is part of a series highlighting the inspirational thought-leaders convening at the 2020 Social Innovation Summit. For the first time in history, the Summit will be held for free online, making it accessible to an even wider, global audience. From June 2nd to June 4th, entrepreneurs, business superstars, and social visionaries from some …

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This interview is part of the 2020 Social Innovation Summit series. The Summit is a meeting-place for groundbreaking thought-leaders taking actions to build a better world. Due to COVID-19, this year’s gathering will be held online from June 2nd to June 4th. It will feature panels, workshops and breakout sessions with representatives from companies like …

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Exemplary leaders earn their reputation by providing support and guidance during times of both prosperity and adversity. Companies that take care of their stakeholders build trust and community. Over time, this develops into higher employee retention and customer loyalty. A company cultivating community and demonstrating purposeful leadership in these difficult coronavirus times is Ocean Spray. …

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