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Do Good. Better. Mini Course

You CAN make a difference! Whether you are seeking a career in social impact, are called to serve as a humanitarian missionary, or just want to become a better volunteer in your local community– you can use what you learn from this course to not just “Do Good” but to “Do Good. Better.”
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Ballard Brief Research Library

Learn about causes you care about. Explore research to help you start a nonprofit, launch a social venture, volunteer, or enhance corporate social responsibility initiatives. Access our free research library to understand and address social issues.
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The Social Impact Cycle

The Social Impact Cycle is a framework developed by the Ballard Center for Social Impact to help individuals and organizations create lasting positive change.
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A curated collection of resources to help you learn, build, and lead with purpose.

Discover stories, insights, and research from the Ballard Center community and beyond. This is your space to explore ideas, learn from real experiences, and deepen your understanding of social impact.

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What is the Social Impact Cycle?

June 13, 2024 04:00 PM
The Ballard Center's framework helps organizations and individuals create positive social change in a systematic and effective way.
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Homelessness Exit Strategies

March 06, 2026 02:57 PM
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Post-Disaster Reconstruction

March 06, 2026 03:10 PM
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"We envision a world without suffering where all of God’s children flourish. Our mission is to develop the faith and skills to solve social problems."
Our Vision and Mission

Empowering you to Do Good. Better.

Bringing together the best of Ballard Center knowledge and outside perspectives. Dive into topics like social impact, leadership, career paths, and organizational strategy.

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Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief

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Hunger

Hunger

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Homelessness

Homelessness

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Social Impact

Social Impact Principles

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Ballard Way

Ballard Way

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Learn

Learn

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