Giving Compass' Take:

• New Profit spotlights various social impact leaders and their work in education, criminal justice, racial equity, and workforce development. 

• How can donors support social entrepreneurs and their goals? Where is there space for strategic partnerships? 

 • Here are five inspiring social impact trends.

Hear from 20 leaders in the New Profit community that are driving our country forward. What are their goals? What inspires them? What key problems are they wrestling with?

Check out the bold visions and practical insights from 20 breakthrough leaders in our community below.

Desmond Blackburn, CEO, New Teacher Center 

Q: What's your call to action for our community?

A: We know the value of educators and their impact on students. I hope that our community not only recognizes this impact but acts on it by joining us in advocating for high-quality professional learning, leadership development, and coaching for educators who serve students with the highest needs.With this support, educators are more effective at all levels, they stay in the profession longer, and ultimately, students learn more.

Marco Davis, Partner, New Profit

Q: What's your big audacious goal?

A: To transform the social sector by dramatically increasing the number of leaders of color throughout it, enabling us to leverage all the diverse talent and brilliance in our society to solve some of our nation's most pressing problems.

Read the full article about social impact leaders at NewProfit.