{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Scaling Impact","title":"Driving Lasting Economic and Social Change: DreamSpring's Mission","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1956,"description":"In this episode of Scaling Impact, Sean Boyce hosts Anne Haynes and Marisa Barrera from DreamSpring to discuss their mission of supporting entrepreneurs and driving economic and social change. They explore the meaning of impact and the importance of equitable access to capital. Additionally, they delve into the role of nonprofit boards in fundraising, building a partnership with CEOs, and maximizing positive change. Marisa Barrera is the Chief Impact Officer at DreamSpring, bringing over 27 years of experience to her role. With a background in public and international affairs, Marisa is dedicated to driving economic equity and inclusion through her work. Anne Haines, the CEO and President of DreamSpring, is a recognized leader known for her commitment to ethics and excellence. Under her guidance, DreamSpring has become one of the top-performing nonprofit microfinance institutions in the United States, providing funding and support to small businesses across 27 states. Anne's vision and impact have earned her numerous awards and accolades, making her a respected figure in the industry. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Scaling Impact:Equitable access to capital is essential in empowering entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.Regular communication, exposure to the organization's work, and in-person meetings keep the board engaged.Dream Springing transitioned from a larger board of directors to a smaller one to enhance governance and leadership excellence.The composition of the board is carefully developed to best support the organization's short term and long term strategic goals.Technology expertise has been brought onto the board to support the development of Dream Springing's in-house software.The board's role is to align its membership with the organization's strategic goals and ensure impactful outcomes.The episode provides valuable advice and insights for other organizations looking to achieve similar...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/66Z-JkzyaQve51NguBCteHZdh4LBbMmJS4LNGtPEwTw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzOTY0LzE2NjI3/MjAyMzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}