Welcome to the Loeb Center Social Impact page.

Social impact work creates measurable, values-driven outcomes that address socioeconomic challenges and promote equal opportunity and equity.Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you explore or pursue a career in social impact and public service. Engaging in this field fulfills the human impulse to serve both society and oneself—a cornerstone of a strong, democratic republic.

About 10% of the American workforce is employed in the nonprofit sector, largely in small organizations with fewer than 100 employees and budgets under $100,000. Federal, state, and local governments—including subcontractors—employ another 7% of the pre-COVID workforce of 150 million.

We invite you to join this small but influential community of changemakers.

6 tips for government agencies hiring diverse students, recent grads for early career security jobs

The article focuses on strategies for government agencies to recruit diverse early-career candidates for security roles. It suggests methods like social media takeovers, inclusive application processes, outreach and mentorship programs, college recruitment partnerships, transparent communication, and adapting messaging to reflect …

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I was a lobbyist for more than 6 years. I quit. My conscience couldn’t take it anymore.

The author of this article recounts their experience as a lobbyist in Washington, DC, highlighting the pervasive influence of money in politics and the ethical dilemmas they faced. They discuss the routine nature of fundraising and its impact on legislative …

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When You’ve Made Enough to Make a Difference

Many philanthropists aspire to address major global challenges, but their resources are insufficient to single-handedly solve issues like poverty, climate change, or disease. To achieve significant impact, donors need an investment model that maximizes the effectiveness of their contributions by …

By The Loeb Center
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Alumni

Arthur Ago

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director of Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Southern Poverty Law Center
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Rich André

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Senior Policy Advisor for State and Local Initiatives American Immigration Council
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Julie Babayan

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Head of Policy Development Adobe Inc.
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Jenna Collins

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director of Supervision and Professional Development; Attornry Community Legal Services
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Jesse Corradi

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Managing Director of Africa U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
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Jennifer Estrada

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Community Program Manager Amnesty International USA
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Jay Gilliam

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director of the Global Program Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
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Jeremy Koo

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Associate on the Distributed Energy Resources and Electrification team Cadmus Group
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Scott MacMillan

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director of Learning and Innovation BRAC USA

Charles Myers

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Founder and Chairman Signum Global Advisors
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Chelsea Tejada

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Staff Attorney American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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