When you hear the term “social good,” what does that mean to you? If you’re thinking about something that benefits a large number of people in a meaningful way, you’re right. The concept of social good can be traced back to philosophers in Ancient Greece and provides the basis for charity or philanthropic work. One of the greatest examples of social good is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, whose mission is to help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems leveraging Bill and Melinda’s wealth to do this important work. While I personally find what they are doing to better our world inspiring, important and innovative, there are countless others committed to giving back that are not in the global public eye. Motivated by the desire to give back, Kelly O’Connell, Founder and CEO of the non-profit organization, Start Giving Local, created a model that empowers everyone to…
