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Social Impact
Storytelling
The challenge
Drive employee awareness and engagement in the fields of STEM and environmental education, literacy and job development where the Honda Foundation is already investing. Reinvigorate “The Power of Dreams” campaign internally among employees in an authentic way.
Services Provided
✔ Organizational leadership
✔ Storytelling training
✔ Presentation coaching
The plan
Host Fast Pitch event to empower ten of the foundation’s grantee organizations with a chance to earn additional funding and be paired with a Honda employee mentor. Coach organizational leaders to tell their most compelling impact stories.
“Fast Pitch has this ripple effect that continues to go out in the world and create goodness.”
Denice Gonalez Kim, School on Wheels
Honda Foundation
Fast Pitch 1st Place Winner
The results
➤ Engaged 300 employees attending the Fast Pitch, resulting in increased employee volunteerism and leadership opportunities
➤ Inspired Honda employees to organically become mentors to nonprofit leaders
➤ Awarded over $50K in prize money to nonprofits
➤ Placed Honda at the center of empowering nonprofits with significant resources and support to grow and make larger impact on the world
Community
Building &
Networking
The challenge
The City of Los Angeles, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, tasked the LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to provide business resources to start-ups and small businesses in underserved areas with the purpose of creating a more resilient economy through increased jobs and more financially thriving businesses.
Services Provided
✔ Program design
✔ Advocacy
✔ Messaging
✔ Creative direction
✔ Executive presentation & briefings
The plan
We designed the Founders Business Accelerator, aimed at supporting small Angeleno businesses by providing resources, training and networking opportunities. Our team designed a three-month curriculum to increase knowledge, resilience and development strategies to help businesses thrive. We partnered with the Mayor’s office, LADWP, city council members and other influential business organizations to further amplify our message and provide resources.
“Small businesses are the beating heart of our economy—job creators that share Los Angeles’ innovative spirit with the world. Working together with LACI, we’re ensuring small business owners have the tools they need to reach new markets, grow their bottom-line and thrive.”
Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles
The results
➤ Building a lasting supportive network of businesses - 56 strong and growing
➤ Inclusive & diverse, participating founders are predominantly female and BIPOC
➤ Each year 35-50 companies work within the business accelerator
➤ This program has been recognized as a success by the Mayor and is on its 4th cohort
Waste Upcycling
The challenge
Subaru, sought to offer branded merchandise to its progressive and passionately environmentally-conscious customers that better aligns with their commitment to sustainability.
Services Provided
✔ Materials audit
✔ R & D
✔ Creative direction
✔ Project management
The plan
After a materials audit, we partnered with Rewilder to create a line of zero-waste goods in line with Subaru’s brand promise and sustainability goals to build brand loyalty through good design and responsible materials. From 8 prototypes, Subaru selected two products: tote bags and dog leashes, to sell through Subaru Gear online store.
The results
➤ Created cool, functional fashionable products from 100% upcycled automotive waste salvaged recycled materials
➤ Created an initial batch of 300 bags and 100 leashes, and sold out on six more orders
➤ Supported Subaru in its commitment to sustainability, fair & local labor
