439. The Power of the Collective for Systems Change - Anne Marie Burgoyne
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Meet Anne Marie. She’s the Managing Director of Philanthropy at the Emerson Collective, where her passion for amplifying voices has shaped her career and the impact of Emerson Collective's programs in education, immigration, and environmental justice. She’s sharing her wisdom about how strong leaders and strong models have the capacity to scale and create systems change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that answers the question - can the collective power of individuals truly create lasting change?
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History of Emerson Collective
The power of the collective
Mindsets need for systems change
Today’s Guest
Anne Marie Burgoyne, Managing Director of Philanthropy, Emerson Collective
“Empathy is the engine that creates possibility. It is in finding empathy that you understand and in understanding you find solutions.”
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Episode Highlights
Anne Marie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:00)
The Power of the Collective + History of Emerson Collective (9:00)
Emerson Collective’s impact areas and their impact to date (15:00)
Mindsets + Systems Change (20:35)
Frictionless Philanthropy + Emerson Collective’s Evolved Partnership Model (30:00)
How funders can evolve today (35:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Anne Marie’s life (42:00)
Anne Marie’s One Good Thing: Have you asked enough questions? (45:00)
How to connect (48:00)
Powerful Quotes
“Empathy is the engine that creates possibility. It is in finding empathy that you understand and in understanding you find solutions.” -Anne Marie
“The dollar wasn’t always the first solution.” -Anne Marie
“In one soul, in your soul, there are resources for the world.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Proximity presents itself in many different ways.” -Anne Marie
“If everybody explores the ways people could provide general operating support, it would be really helpful.” -Anne Marie
“Elongation matters.” -Anne Marie
“You should do what you do best.” -Anne Marie
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