Ballard Center Resource Library
Resources published and shared by the Ballard Center are not necessarily endorsed by BYU or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A curated collection of resources to help you learn, build, and lead with purpose.
Discover insights and tools from the Ballard Center community and beyond. Explore ideas and deepen your understanding of social impact.
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Do Good. Better. Online 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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Career Development
Get guidance, tools, and insights to succeed in the growing social impact sector.
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Faith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence continues to shape nearly every aspect of society, how can we use these technologies wisely and faithfully? In this online workshop, Elder Gerrit W. Gong explores AI through a gospel-centered lens.
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Saving People in Harm's Way
In this podcast episode, BYU geologist Ron Harris shares how the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami inspired him to move beyond forecasting natural disasters and focus on preventing their human impact.
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Do Good. Better. Guidebook '26-27
Designed to help students and changemakers think critically about complex social issues, the guidebook introduces practical frameworks, real-world examples, and interactive activities that build social impact skills.
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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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