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AI in social impact: Ethics, power and the limits of automation

Posted on May 7, 2026September 8, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already shaping social impact work. It influences which services people find online, how enquiries are triaged, and how funding bids, reports and recommendations are written[...]

Australia’s social impact crossroads: Insights from Hon Dr Andrew Leigh

Posted on March 24, 2026September 8, 2026

Is there any cause for optimism among social impact leaders? Demand is rising, funding remains tight, and community organisations are being asked to absorb more pressure than ever. Yet alongside the[...]

How B Corps deliver social impact

Posted on March 10, 2026September 8, 2026

Why our B Corp journey strengthens our commitment to people, planet and community By Paula Cowan, Managing Director, ImpactInstitute. Businesses influence the wellbeing of communities every day — th[...]

ESG isn’t uniform and that’s Australia’s strategic opportunity

Posted on January 16, 2026September 8, 2026

What’s striking about the global ESG landscape right now is how differently countries are moving politically, culturally and practically. We’re seeing Environmental, Social and Governance strat[...]

Why your Theory of Change needs more than good intentions

Posted on August 26, 2025September 8, 2026

How to build a clear, measurable pathway from intention to impact The clarity gap Purpose-led organisations are often clear on why they exist – but less clear on how change actually happens. Tha[...]

Understanding the difference between purpose-led and impact-driven organisations

Posted on July 30, 2025September 8, 2026

Most organisations talk about purpose. Far fewer can prove their impact. Across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, purpose-led organisations are facing a new challenge: What’s your impact? As expectation[...]

Why this year’s Edelman Trust Barometer proves the shift to Impact-Driven Organisations is more crucial than ever

Posted on March 18, 2025September 8, 2026

By Paula Cowan, Managing Director, ImpactInstitute Is there a significant opportunity for businesses to redefine their role in society? And should they? The latest Edelman Trust Barometer presents a n[...]

The Missing Connection in Disability Employment

Posted on March 6, 2025September 8, 2026

By Kathryn Carey, Head of Events at ImpactInstitute The Australian employment landscape for people with disability remains fraught with challenges. Despite significant strides in awareness and policy,[...]

Strengthening NFP partnerships: Key insights for successful philanthropic funding

Posted on October 31, 2024September 8, 2026

Securing philanthropic funding is crucial for not-for-profits to make a step change, realise their purpose and operate sustainably. However, approaching grant funding as sporadic, transactional income[...]

Scaling Social Impact: Beyond Size to Replicability

Posted on July 16, 2024September 8, 2026

By Paula Cowan, Managing Director, ImpactInstitute I’ve been reflecting on a recurring question raised in sessions at this month’s Social Impact Summit: does better have to lead to bigger? When[...]

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