Listen "339 Sandy Blackburn: Social Outcomes"
Episode Synopsis
From the frontlines of apartheid to pioneering impact investment, Sandy Blackburn is a force for change.
This week, we dive deep into her incredible journey. Sandy lived and worked for 15 years in Southern Africa, leading projects during the dismantling of apartheid. She’s also been a pioneer in the impact investment sector in Asia Pacific, leading the first social impact bonds and negotiating several others.
Now throughout Australia for 10 years, Sandy has been at the helm of Social Outcomes, a firm she founded to support organisations to design and measure impact.
Discover how Sandy's innovative approaches and commitment to measuring impact have transformed organisations and communities.
Join us in this enlightening conversation for practical insights and inspiration on making a difference.
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Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.
This week, we dive deep into her incredible journey. Sandy lived and worked for 15 years in Southern Africa, leading projects during the dismantling of apartheid. She’s also been a pioneer in the impact investment sector in Asia Pacific, leading the first social impact bonds and negotiating several others.
Now throughout Australia for 10 years, Sandy has been at the helm of Social Outcomes, a firm she founded to support organisations to design and measure impact.
Discover how Sandy's innovative approaches and commitment to measuring impact have transformed organisations and communities.
Join us in this enlightening conversation for practical insights and inspiration on making a difference.
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?
Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
Premium dedicated podcast feed
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Ask me anything page access
To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.
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