Savvy Services
Dynamic Solutions To Meet Your Strategy Needs
Our Approach
Impact Savvy uses intuition grounded in experience and realism to co-design a plan that works for you and your brand. Clients can expect passion and high-personal touch that result in real outcomes.
Our Services
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AI Governance
Navigate the complexity of emerging technology with a clear framework for ethical AI. We help you build trust with stakeholders through transparent governance, ensuring your use of AI remains a competitive advantage rather than a liability.
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Talent Strategy
Transform your culture into a competitive advantage. We align your operational values with employee experience, creating a roadmap that fosters deep belonging and ensures your team and your stakeholders are proud to champion your brand.
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Philanthropy
Magnify your impact by developing strategies that recognize the agency of communities, connect to business goals, and create dynamic opportunities for employee engagement.
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Sustainability
Develop an actionable plan for your team to execute that accentuates your product’s value, contributes to brand equity, and feeds the bottom line.
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Public Relations & Communications
Control the conversation on your brand and values with clear internal communications plans, external media opportunities, and dynamic social media strategies.
Client Testimonials
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“Kari (Impact Savvy Founder), is a collaborator with a solutions mindset. She brings a multi-faceted breadth of knowledge and experience to every client engagement while gracefully and swiftly cultivating trust.”
Jyah Hoy, Owner of Everywhere Except Inc., Marketing Firm
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“Impact Savvy’s expertise in ESG, combined with their understanding of operating in a corporate environment, made their guidance both thoughtful and practical.”
Jennifer Deitloff, Senior Associate General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at Scoular, privately-head large agriculture brand.
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“Kari (and her partners at the Raise for Good team) were instrumental in building our social impact vision while we were simultaneously doing ESG materiality and DEI audits. The result was a focused vision that unified multiple teams under one clearly articulated purpose.”
Lori Harder, Global Social Programs at Alteryx, tech computer software company.
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“Impact Savvy, was a key partner in the development of our ESG Summit. From session framing to speaker procurement, Impact Savvy’s knowledge of the ESG space and key players was instrumental in meeting the growing needs of our member community.”
Lacey Gaitan, Vice President of Content & Learning at the Association for Corporate Citizenship Professionals, industry membership group.
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“Kari (Impact Savvy Founder) is a rare combination of big-picture strategist and detailed thinker. Her experience and deep knowledge of the social impact sector have made her an invaluable advisor to my new company.”
Amanda Rose, CEO at TimeCounts, tech software platform
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“Impact Savvy joined our team for two significant healthcare engagements with clients in the Fortune 100. Their subject-matter expertise has been an incredible asset to our team.”
Maureen Flynn, Vice President at Changing Our World, impact consulting agency
Sample Services
Executive Advisory: Guiding boards and C-suites through strategic pivots and progress.
AI Governance: Designing ethical frameworks and risk oversight strategies.
Talent & Engagement: Aligning internal programs with stakeholder expectations.
Impact Communications: Crafting social impact messaging and public relations.
Investor Relations: Managing public reporting and sustainability standards.
Strategic Roadmaps: Conducting materiality assessments to guide future growth.
Global Philanthropy: Vetting and managing international giving portfolios.
Cross-Border Operations: Leading project management for international teams.
Specialized Offerings
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Advisory Services
Navigating the complexities of high-stakes leadership? Impact Savvy provides bespoke executive advisory for leaders ready to master their next professional leap. From managing organizational pivots to refining your executive presence, we offer a grounded, realistic partnership to help you lead with clarity and purpose.
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Speaking
Looking for an engaging speaker for your next internal strategy session or company conference? Impact Savvy Founder, Kari Hayden Pendoley, brings extensive knowledge and experience in sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance to inform and engage your audience.
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Board Service
Strengthen your board’s capacity for evolution. Impact Savvy provides bespoke advisory for boards navigating the friction of large-scale change. Specializing in Business Transformation, we help directors oversee critical pivots and cultural shifts, ensuring governance structures drive organizational agility and long-term impact.
Board + Pro-Bono Testimonials
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“With Kari as my Vice Chair for the Access, Equity, and Inclusion Cabinet, we are pushing boundaries at the American Red Cross Bay Area to become the model for cultural competency, equality, and dignity in humanitarian outreach and response. Kari partners with me on tough issues, can influence others by turning her voice up or down, and openly challenges the status quo to push beyond promises and demand action.”
Karen Valentia Clopton, Chair of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, nonprofit board member testimonial
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We added Kari to our Timecounts Board at exactly the right moment in our company’s lifecycle. Her extensive industry experience brings big ideas with the right-sized approach for our current needs, setting the stage for long-term growth. She is a strategic thinker, always looking two steps ahead to see where our product will fit into new verticals. Kari turns obstacles into opportunities for our business.”
Mike Sands, Chairperson, Timecounts, for-profit board member testimonial
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“Kari /Impact Savvy took the time to understand the historical mistrust of outsiders within our community and tailored her recommendations to be inclusive of our needs. Within days, we had a concise narrative, professional materials, and personal coaching to bring in sponsors for a Coast Miwok monument that will engage the public in full appreciation of our local indigenous art, culture, and heritage.”
Lucina Thomas-Vidauri, Direct Descendent, Marin County Coast Miwok, Indigenous land acknowledgments + campaigns
