Creating Positive Social Impact Faster with OrgMatch

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with co-founder and CEO of Orgmatch, Trevor Loke.
Trevor has worked with dozens of community investment teams around the world, including Patagonia, to move over $100M in capital. He currently lives in Vancouver, Canada, where he was previously a locally elected official.
Now Trevor is working to grow Orgmatch, which is revolutionizing philanthropy by partnering funders with the best nonprofits to help them achieve their goals. Orgmatch’s mission is to create a world where social impact is maximized through effective partnerships. Orgmatch firmly believes that the key to creating sustainable change is by empowering nonprofits with the resources they need to make a difference.
► Website: www.orgmatch.com/
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Key Takeaways for quick navigation and Timestamp Summary:
[01:39] OrgMatch aligns companies' capital with community goals, boosting trust and effectiveness.
[02:20] OrgMatch connects corporate capital with grassroots opportunities for societal outcomes.
[04:12] OrgMatch optimizes processes, reducing costs and improving community investments.
[05:35] Companies invest in nonprofits for reputation improvement and regulatory benefits.
[07:10] Patagonia's local partnerships enhance its reputation and demonstrate the impact of grassroots investments.
[11:05] OrgMatch uses data and technology to help companies efficiently support grassroots organizations.
[13:07] OrgMatch streamlines administrative tasks and due diligence for companies.
[13:35] OrgMatch's approach can benefit LGBTQ+ businesses and communities.
[21:33] Founders must act responsibly and maintain trust in their businesses.
[22:27] Transitioning from public sector to entrepreneurship requires a focus on trust.
[25:29] Entrepreneurship demands breaking boundaries and rules compared to public sector roles.
[26:49] Entrepreneurs face financial pressures and must prioritize business performance.
[29:09] Entrepreneurs need to find and communicate their message and vision effectively.
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► The Business Gay is a weekly podcast all about business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Calan Breckon, it's a mix of 1-on-1 interviews as well as round table discussions with experts on hot topics happening in the world of business and tech, as well as tips and ideas to help grow your business.
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