Erin McClarty, PLLC

06/27/2025

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This is a reminder that small businesses aren’t just fueling the economy—they’re shaping what community care looks like in real time.

From hiring locally to filling service gaps, these everyday decisions add up. Empowerment doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

✨ Worth checking out: https://www.business.com/articles/meredith-wood-small-businesses-empower-communities/

06/23/2025

Hey y’all—

This one’s full of gems. If you’ve ever wondered how NGOs can actually move the needle with CSR funding, this breaks the process down—without losing your mission in the process.

It’s not just about getting funds—it’s about building impact that lasts.

💡 Read it here: https://www.fundsforngos.org/all-questions-answered/how-can-ngos-create-innovative-social-impact-initiatives-for-csr-funding/

06/19/2025

Hey!

One of the biggest challenges I encounter with small mission-driven businesses is the desire to emulate multi-national approaches to operations and impact. There's so much to be said here for another day. But we're excited by the number of businesses reaching out to revisit and reimagine how they show up in their communities. This short interview informs how a small mission-driven business looking for a different way can start to experiment. Just a reminder that small businesses don't just fuel the economy—they shape what community care looks like in real time.

📎 Worth a scroll: https://www.builtincolorado.com/articles/how-2-colorado-companies-put-social-impact-practice

06/16/2025

These five climate action plans aren’t just technical documents—they’re community-led strategies rooted in justice, equity, and resilience.

Love seeing how local governments and partners are rethinking what climate leadership actually looks like. Strategy that listens, includes, and transforms? That’s the kind we’re here for.

👀 Take a look and see what stands out to you: https://www.burohappold.com/articles/five-key-climate-action-plans-transforming-communities-in-the-united-states/

06/11/2025

Hey!

This one made me pause. Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation are planting 100,000 trees in places hit hardest by natural disasters. It’s not just about reforestation—it’s about long-term healing, resilience, and access.

Sometimes impact looks like rebuilding ecosystems and relationships. We love to see strategy meet stewardship like this.

🌱 Give it a look and think about where your work might plant some roots too: https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/820026-arbor-day-foundation-and-subaru-drive-community-impact-100000-donated-trees

05/13/2025

Know a college student interested in building new worlds?

We want to partner with folks in college on our community(ties) work. We’re hiring students to help co-facilitate, do research, and support community interventions. Send over their names or have them get in contact with us.

05/03/2025

Catch us today at the Pan African Art Festival in 3rd Ward. We’ll be there from 12-5 learning about the types of creative spaces you want to experience and making free adrinka prints. Link to the event in the bio.

07/08/2024

"Sustainomy" focuses on building lasting value for people and the planet.

This means businesses need to move beyond short-term profits and think long-term. Here's how:
✅ Ecosystem over Market: Think "how can we grow the ecosystem for a longer-lasting market?" rather than just "how can we sell to the market?"
✅ Impact Measurement: Move beyond just profit and measure success based on social and environmental impact too.
✅ Collaboration is Key: Work with competitors, NGOs, and others to create win-win solutions.
✅ Empower Local Innovation: Support communities to develop sustainable solutions that fit their needs.

Full story here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/to-create-an-economy-that-works-for-all-businesses-must-focus-on-the-ecosystem-and-the-market/

Want to learn more about building a sustainable business? I can help! Let's build a better future together!

07/04/2024

This article explores how psychology can influence impact investing.

Read the full article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leadership-for-the-common-good/202406/what-role-can-psychology-play-in-impact-investing

07/01/2024

To truly amplify your impact, it's crucial to measure your progress and communicate your results.

Here are 2 key takeaways:
- Track your impact: Use data & metrics to show the real-world change you're creating.
- Spread the word: Reach more people and amplify your voice through strategic storytelling.

Ready to turn your passion into progress you can track?
Click here for the full story: https://fastercapital.com/content/Measuring-and-Amplifying-Social-Impact-in-Nonprofit-Work.html

P.S. Feeling overwhelmed? We offer consultations to help you clarify and track your strategies. Just send a message!

06/28/2024

Understanding and articulating your values, vision, and mission is crucial for any social impact leader. This pyramid framework is designed to guide you through each step:

🔹 Values: What do we stand for? Define your ethics, principles, and beliefs.
🔹 Vision: Where are we going? What do we aspire to achieve? Set your hopes and ambitions.
🔹 Mission: What do we do? Who do we do it for? Clarify your motivation and purpose.
🔹 Strategic Objectives: How are we going to progress? Plan your goals and sequencing.
🔹 Actions & KPIs: What do we have to do? How do we know? Outline your actions, timelines, and outcomes.

By following this pyramid guide, you can create a clear and actionable path to make a real difference in your community.

Learn more and start building your strategic vision today!

06/05/2024

How do YOU want to see millions of dollars from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund invested?

Since 2010, the City of San Francisco, through the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund, has invested over $35MM in affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvements within SoMa.

Over the course of several months, we'll be working with community leaders, organizations, local businesses, and residents across SoMa to better understand how they want to see the City continue to invest funds into the SoMa community.

Don't miss this first opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas next week. On June 12th you can drop into an Office Hour from 12-1pm and June 14th you can drop into a mixer/listening session from 6-pm.

Drop in and take a few moments to:
- Share thoughts on how you want to see Funds invested into SoMa,
- Share ideas around organizations servicing SoMa that you want to see resourced,
- Grab some snacks, and
- Meet others from the neighborhood.

Those who drop by will be entered to win a tote of cool products from SoMa businesses.

Sign up through the links now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/919065548797?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/919067996117?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn how you can influence the investment of millions of dollars into the SoMa community through the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund