Sarah Harris

About Sarah Harris

I’m passionate about helping people and organizations understand that they don’t have to choose between running a profitable business and making a positive impact on the world. Aligning purpose with profit can have a tremendous impact on people, the planet, and the bottom line. My career has been devoted to creating social impact platforms and developing purpose-driven ad campaigns that deliver impact for a better world.As Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Accelerate Impact, I pursue my purpose daily, leading teams to deliver results that matter - to the bottom line and the world around us.As the Vice President of Social Impact, I created and implemented Audacy\'s first social impact strategy, bringing their commitment to responsible operations to life in ways that drive business success and deliver positive social returns for Audacy teams and communities nationwide. Previously, I founded and built Incite, leading a team that produced $25M+ in purpose-driven ad campaigns ranging from public health to sustainability to financial literacy. We used the power of media to effectively drive positive change in communities across the country.In my current service work, I collaborate with peers across sectors as a member of Social Venture Partners Philadelphia & Austin to understand root causes and allocate resources to solve our community\'s most pressing needs.

Experience

1. Chief Impact Officer

   Accelerate Impact

   Aug 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Accelerate Impact guides mission-driven leadership teams to build sustainable competitive advantage through well-defined purpose/impact strategy and powerful storytelling.We lead impact investors and mission-driven brands to align purpose within the operating strategy, engage teams, and rally customers through impact-focused marketing to drive growth and deliver sustained impact for a better world. We are a springboard for leaders and organizations looking for more than bottom-line results - but meaningful impact for people and the planet, too.Accelerate Impact infuses organizations with the power to thrive in a way that benefits people, the planet, and the bottom line.Clients & Partners -+ Aligning brand partners with the value of public media with Texas PBS+ Designing an operating strategy to grow Social Venture Partners’ understanding of the root causes of poverty, moving more resources to the mission with United Way of Greater Philadelphia+ Elevating purpose-focused leaders within Playfly’s RISE Emerging Leaders program+ Facilitating strategic planning and board retreats with Impact Austin & SVP Austin

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Executive Education, Social Impact Strategy

  2017 — 2017

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  MA, Philanthropic Studies

  2002 — 2005

• Butler University

  BS, Telecommunication Arts

  1998 — 2001

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  MPA, Nonprofit Management

  2002 — 2005

• Boston College Carroll School of Management

  Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Leadership

Skills

• Email Marketing
• Brand Development
• Media Planning
• Radio Advertising
• Broadcast
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Advertising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategy
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Non-Profits
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Social Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Team Building
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Event Management
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Start-Ups
• Digital Media
• Television