{"id":221,"date":"2016-12-02T11:23:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T16:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/semba\/?p=221"},"modified":"2016-12-02T11:23:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-02T16:23:04","slug":"entrepreneur-in-residence-kate-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/si-mba\/2016\/12\/02\/entrepreneur-in-residence-kate-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneur in Residence: Kate Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"

This story was written by Ted Carrick, SEMBA ’17.\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

In the most recent installment of SEMBA\u2019s Executive in Residence<\/strong> speaker series, the CEO of 1% for the Planet<\/a>, Kate Williams, detailed how she has turned a passion for the outdoors and leadership into a successful career in the non-profit sector. I, too, share a love of the natural environment; it was the driving force for me in seeking out SEMBA.\u00a0 In doing so I aspired to gain the skills necessary to use business to benefit the environment.<\/p>\n

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For me, Kate\u2019s story is especially inspiring because it shows that adhering to one’s values throughout one’s career can lead to a much larger positive impact on the environment and planet as a whole.\u00a0 Her work at 1% for the Planet creates a positive impact on the natural environment by connecting\u00a0corporate dollars environmentally focused non-profit organizations. Their mantra is to accelerate smart environmental giving to the planet<\/strong>.\u00a0 In doing so, they provide value to the businesses they partner with, helping them support the natural ecosystems from which we all benefit.<\/p>\n

Moreover, 1% for the Planet is building\u00a0expertise in the field of environmental giving. In fact, only 3% of all philanthropic giving in the US goes directly to the environment, and of that, only 3% comes from the business community.\u00a0 At 1% for the Planet Kate and her team provide the link between businesses and non-profits to create the most impactful partnerships.\u00a0 Companies who partner with 1% for the Planet donate 1% of their total revenue to environmental charities.\u00a0 This number provides substantial aid to charities, especially when it comes from larger partner companies like Patagonia, King Arthur Flour, and New Belgium Brewing. \u00a0To date, 1% has helped 1,200 member companies donate more than 100 million dollars.\u00a0 Member companies benefit in two main ways: they enrich the environment that they and their customers live, work, and play in and have the opportunity proudly display the 1% logo, receiving positive associations from consumers.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0important take away from Kate\u2019s talk? That doing mission-driven work can take many forms, and to have the greatest overall impact often these different forms\u00a0need to interact with each other.\u00a0 At SEMBA we are focused on harnessing the power of business to make the changes we want in the world.\u00a0 Kate has chosen the non-profit space to affect positive change.\u00a0 1% brings those two worlds together to make a difference.\u00a0 Their work shows their corporate partners that giving can support business objectives and help in long term growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This story was written by Ted Carrick, SEMBA ’17.\u00a0 In the most recent installment of SEMBA\u2019s Executive in Residence speaker series, the CEO of 1% for the Planet, Kate Williams, detailed how she has turned a passion for the outdoors and leadership into a successful career in the non-profit sector. I, too, share a love … <\/p>\n

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