Aligning purpose & profit for people, planet & bottom line results. Accelerate Impact exists to advance the business-for-good movement.I lead impact investors and mission-driven brands to align purpose within the operating strategy, then engage teams and rally customers through impact-focused marketing to drive growth and deliver sustained impact for a better world. Clients & Partners - + Aligning brand partners with the value of public media with Texas PBS+ Designing operating strategy to grow Social Venture Partners’ understanding of the root causes of poverty, moving more resources to the mission with United Way of Greater Philadelphia+ Elevating purpose-focused leaders within Playfly’s RISE Emerging Leaders program+ Facilitating strategic planning and board retreats with Impact Austin & SVP Austin

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top-down.

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a $1B audio entertainment company operating 230+ radio stations, podcast businesses, digital platforms, and live events engaging 200M consumers monthly across 48 US cities. Audacy Serves social impact platform is the catalyst empowering the team to use the multimedia Audacy platform to deliver on business goals by addressing issues that matter - to the Audacy Team, Clients, Listeners, and Communities. Set Strategy- Worked with the executive team to set the founding strategy for social impact at Audacy- Led the formation of Audacy Serves and established the fundamentals of ‘making money and doing good’ across Audacy core business operations - engaging Audacy Team, Clients, Listeners, and Communities - Served as the in-house subject matter expert on CSR, ESG, & DEI providing counsel to the Executive Leadership team as well as Legal, HR, Finance, Marketing, Communications, & Sales teamsInfluence Revenue- Shaped go-to-market sales strategy to align Audacy B2B brand with Audacy Serves social responsibility commitments and campaigns- Sales lead in presenting Audacy’s social impact story to national brands, agencies, and partners in collaboration with sales teamsBuild Culture- Led a cross-functional team to define Audacy values and practical behaviors needed to drive performance and strengthen organizational culture - Co-chaired inaugural Task Force to establish Audacy’s core Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion commitments and key partnerships- Ambassador for Audacy Serves social impact platform internally and externally- Activator embedding culture and ‘do well by doing good’ philosophy throughout Audacy team and operationsGrow Brand & Employee Engagement- Accelerated impact in Mental Health with Audacy’s signature, I’m Listening program- And numerous campaigns promoting Sustainability, Civic Education, Veterans, and Children’s Health

Incite is a cause and social marketing firm that specializes in marketing that motivates positive behavior change. We develop strategic media and engagement campaigns that connect with people and spark movements that drive sustainable change. From directing communities to healthy living resources and getting people tested for HIV to advancing education reform and encouraging student attendance, Incite uses the power of entertainment to engage people, inspire belief and incite action. Incite helps today’s cause and social marketers connect positive intent with meaningful action. We deliver quantifiable results for our clients and inspire positive change in peoples’ lives.Engage people. Inspire belief. Incite action.To learn more please visit: www.inciteimpact.comOr I invite you to listen to an interview with me about Incite that can be found at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mcofc/2013/12/04/cause-marketing

Sarah is charged with leading the business and operational growth of Emmis’ cause and social marketing enterprise, Community Outreach. She is instrumental in forging community alliances and developing behavior change marketing campaigns that yield new business opportunities for Emmis while leveraging media vehicles and marketing expertise to address community needs.

Emmis Community Outreach provides a unique approach to business and community involvement using media to leverage strategic partnerships creating effective cause and social marketing campaigns. The end result of these activities is a growing and sustainable line of business for our firm and meaningful campaigns in our communities. Responsibilities include: Lead the growth and development of Community Outreach within Emmis markets including Indianapolis, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Austin Initiate new relationships with leaders from all sectors; deliver presentations to potential clients; create cause and social marketing campaigns Create and implement unique marketing plans for corporate citizenship activities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations Hire, train and develop Community Outreach team Liaison to Executive Leadership team regarding revenue and implementation of community-based partnerships

 Founded Community Outreach as a new platform for traditional radio to increase revenue by aligning corporate brands with nonprofit public education messages  Conducted numerous result-oriented cause and social marketing campaigns for businesses, governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations, e.g. Worked with the project team responsible for implementing the Indiana tobacco control public education initiative from 2002-2004. My efforts were part of a statewide campaign that collectively led to a 26% statewide decline in youth start up rates Researched and analyzed the marketplace to ensure long-term business viability of Community Outreach enterprise

 Created extensive sales presentations of WIBC, including profiles of radio personalities and overviews of on-air programming Developed and designed research-based fact sheets to demonstrate market strengths, interpret station ratings and package special event opportunities for use by the sales team to acquire incremental revenue