Our Impact

Sept. 2022: 24th San Diego Cause Conference

Hosted at University of San Diego, CC22 attracted over 450 multi sector attendees from across the SD region. We awarded Zoey Brown, USD Marketing Major, a $1,000 scholarship for her social impact work. Read below for more details.

Nov. 2022: Cause San Diego Collaborative Session

Hosted at UCSD, over 50 public and private sector attendees gathered to share social impact insights and provided input to our new Cause San Diego initiative.

March 2023: Interfaith Community Services Outreach Day

Cause San Diego leadership and planning committee members donated food items and built over 400 sack lunches for those experiencing homelessness.

March 2023: Winter Social 4 Impact

Hosted by Junior Achievement of San Diego County, over 60 organizations gathered to share their 2022 social impact success stories and explore areas of alignment for 2023 and beyond.

Upcoming, Fall 2023: 25th San Diego Cause Conference

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We hosted the 24th Annual San Diego Cause Conference Sept. 15, 2022 at the University of San Diego

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Mission

To connect business leaders passionate about social change in San Diego

The Cause Conference is all about connecting business leaders that are addressing the biggest challenges our city face. This annual gathering is the launch point for collaboration between for-profits, non-profits, social enterprises, B-Corp businesses, impact investors, philanthropists and more. Together we can do so much more than any of us can alone!

Who is this for?

If you are a business owner, non-profit leader, corporate executive, social entrepreneur, board member, impact investor or philanthropist, this conference is for you!

Making an impact in our community is a responsibility for all of us. This is the chance to meet peers to accelerate social change through aligned goals, partnerships and actions.

Learn from some of San Diego’s most purpose-driven leaders!

2022 Cause conference Co-Chaired By

Donna DeBerry

CEO, Black Chamber of Commerce

Grant Oliphant

CEO, The Conrad Prebys Foundation

2022 cause conference Speakers Included

Matthew Fehling

Better Business Bureau

Barbara Chodos

SDBJ

Saundra Pelletier

Evofem Biosciences

Garry Ridge

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A day of 16 inspiring sessions of social impact and information beginning at 8 AM.

Top San Diego Speakers, Network & Connection Activities, Calm Lounge, Get/Give Wall, Cause Quiz Center, Combined Art Collaborations, Entertainment, Cocktail Reception and more!