Why Business & Nonprofit Partnerships Matter: Creating Impact Beyond Profit!
3:00 PM
Today’s most resilient and respected businesses understand that profit and purpose are not opposites—they are partners.
Panel Blurb
Today’s most resilient and respected businesses understand that profit and purpose are not opposites—they are partners.
In this panel, nonprofit leaders at the forefront of social impact will share how businesses can become powerful agents of positive change while maintaining financial sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into practical strategies for aligning values with operations, strengthening community relationships, and creating long-term value that benefits people, planet, and profit.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, executive, or community leader, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to reimagine the role of business in shaping a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous future
Panel Description
This dynamic panel brings together leaders from three nonprofit organizations to engage business owners, entrepreneurs, for-profit leaders, and community stakeholders in an essential conversation: How can businesses balance profitability with purpose while creating measurable positive impact?
Panelists will explore how companies—regardless of size—can intentionally assess and improve their impact on workers, communities, customers, the environment, and governance, while remaining financially strong and competitive. Through real-world examples, frameworks, and lessons learned, this session will highlight how mission-aligned practices strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term success.
This panel is designed for leaders who want to move beyond good intentions and build businesses that contribute meaningfully to a thriving social and economic ecosystem
Key Takeaways
Understand why balancing profit and purpose is essential for long-term business success
Learn how to assess business impact across workers, community, environment, customers, and governance
Discover practical ways to integrate social responsibility into daily operations and strategy
Gain insight into how purpose-driven practices improve trust, brand loyalty, and employee engagement
Learn how nonprofits and for-profit businesses can collaborate to amplify impact
Leave with actionable ideas to use your business as a force for good within your community
