Welcome to The International Social Impact Institute®

Empowering Social Impact Through AI-Powered Storytelling and Partnerships

We are on a mission to create systemic change towards an equitable and sustainable world.

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At The International Social Impact Institute® (The ISII), founded in 2020 by industry expert and thought leader, Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, we are a social enterprise dedicated to creating global social impact ecosystems. We deeply comprehend the multifaceted challenges faced by organizations and individuals committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world.

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To address these very challenges, The ISII empowers social impact organizations and leaders to amplify their impact through AI-powered storytelling and partnerships. We specialize in leveraging digital storytelling, time-tested strategies, and cutting-edge innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive sustainable change.

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Our tailored solutions, delivered by a global team of experts, supported by advanced digital capabilities and strategic partnerships worldwide, drive the measurable transformation today’s changemakers seek.

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Our Milestones since August 2020

Since August 2020, The ISII has achieved remarkable milestones in our mission to enable social impact organizations to amplify their impact through technology-enabled storytelling and partnerships, with a particular focus on generative AI since 2023. Some of our accomplishments include:

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Custom-developed trainings and courses delivered

625

People coached
and trained

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Webinars, seminars, and events produced

33,072

People reached through our webinars and seminars

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4,000

People reached through our conferences and events

395

Youth-serving organizations integrated into our global network

112

Strategic partnerships facilitated

800+

Minds Empowered with Generative AI Knowledge Since 2023

These numbers reflect the scope and impact of our initiatives in empowering individuals and organizations worldwide to create systemic change towards a more equitable and sustainable world through AI-powered storytelling and partnerships.

How We Help

Through our interconnected pillars we enable positive change:

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Liz Ngonzi Transforms

Liz Ngonzi Transforms offers specialized speaker services, training, and coaching to enhance the impact, effectiveness, and leadership of individuals and organizations. With a focus on robust communication skills and leveraging the transformative power of generative AI, Liz Ngonzi Transforms enables clients to unlock their potential and drive meaningful transformation in their personal and professional lives.
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The ISII Services

The ISII Services is dedicated to assisting triple bottom line companies and mission-driven organizations. We provide a comprehensive suite of training courses, events, and consulting services to promote sustainability, equality, and positive societal impact. Leveraging the power of emerging technologies, including generative AI, we equip these organizations with the tools they need to craft compelling narratives and foster meaningful collaborations. Our focus is to amplify their impact and accelerate their journey towards a more sustainable future.
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Youth Giving

Our Youth Giving pillar is committed to nurturing the next generation of changemakers. We offer supportive resources, courses, and events that inspire young individuals to actively contribute towards an equitable and sustainable world. Through education, mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on engagement, we empower young people to become leaders of positive change.
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Unlocking Innovation Through AI

At The ISII, we seamlessly integrate generative AI into all our offerings, revolutionizing how we create and deliver social impact solutions. This transformative technology empowers our clients to craft captivating narratives, engage stakeholders, and drive tangible social impact. AI elevates our workflow efficiency, precision, and innovation, opening new avenues for positive change.

Moreover, our courses and customized programs empower clients with strategic knowledge on effectively harnessing generative AI for storytelling, branding, and engagement.

We extend beyond integration by providing comprehensive training to individuals and organizations, enabling them to leverage generative AI in vital areas such as storytelling and personal branding and content creation for maximum social impact.

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Featured Work

We're proud to showcase select projects exemplifying our impact across client types:

Mission-Driven Organizations

Liz Ngonzi’s New York University Course for Nonprofits: Digital Storytelling for Fundraising: Leveraging Emerging Technology for Impact →

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Triple Bottom Line Companies

Partnering With NY NOW on a Training Series for Companies Seeking to Connect with Conscious Consumers →

Balancing People - Planet and Profit

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Government Agencies

Partnering with USAID on a Training/Coaching Program Enabling African Women's Associations to More Effectively Engage and Activate Supporters →

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Educational Institutions

Organizing a Roadshow for an African University Seeking to Attract Partners and Supporters in the US →

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Event Organizers

Speaking in GivingTuesday’s Givers + Friends Fest 2021 to Provide Nonprofits with Digital Storytelling and Fundraising Strategies and Tips for GivingTuesday →

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Social Impact Leaders

Organizing a Virtual Summit to Inspire, Connect, and Activate Young People Worldwide to Create Social Impact →

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Join Us in Driving Change

At The ISII, we're dedicated to creating sustainable and equitable change. We provide support to:

  • Organizations seeking to better engage and activate their stakeholders.
  • Triple bottom line companies committed to inclusivity and sustainability.
  • Government agencies working towards social change.
  • Individuals seeking personal growth, including career alignment with purpose, personal branding, goal development, and stakeholder engagement planning.
  • Young changemakers seeking skills, networks and resources to drive change.
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What our partners say about us

"Liz's captivating presentation on harnessing the power of generative AI to drive social impact and fundraising was truly eye-opening. Her passion for leveraging technology, specifically AI, for the greater good ignited a sense of possibility within each of us and sparked lively discussions on the endless opportunities that lie ahead."
Maurice OmondiChairperson of the BoardChairperson of the Board Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals
"Another round of applause for an absolutely INCREDIBLE session yesterday - we are still on a complete high from the interactive, thought-provoking insight you provided our cohort in Fundraising! Thank you for sharing your incredible gift of storytelling and knowledge sharing with us this year, it has kicked off our programmatic year in a very big way.”
Leah HoffmanDeputy Director for Global Programs / Africa Program Lead, Obama Foundation
“Inspired by the amazing work you are doing Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE and super proud of USAID's Engendering Industries program for making The Women in African Power Network Sustainability Training and Coaching Programme and so many more AWESOME women-led offerings possible.”
Clarisse Ndjungu, Ph.D.Director of Operations, Tetra Tech
"The capacitation programme with The International Social Impact Institute is important to us to help position our university…The best contribution we can make as Mandela University is to marshal ourselves to be the scholarly articulation of his social and political contribution to the improvement of humanity; to put together institutional arrangements to expand our national, continental and global footprint of scholarly outputs promoting social justice and equality.”
Professor Sibongile Muthwa
Professor Sibongile MuthwaVice-Chancellor, Nelson Mandela University (South Africa)
“We partnered with The International Social Impact Institute to deliver a fascinating interview with Tom Higley, who talked about solving the world's biggest problems through entrepreneurial methods. Liz was instrumental in securing Tom as a speaker and did such a brilliant and engaging job of moderating the conversation with him. The whole event really helped to expand Resource Alliance's offerings and audiences, at a time when the sector needs to think about new ways of solving the world's biggest challenges. It was fascinating, timely and vitally important to learn how social entrepreneurship and other new revenue models can help with this. We can't thank Liz enough! :)”
Ruby ChadwickHead of Global Engagement and Events, The Resource Alliance UK
"We were very happy to have Liz present at our Wilmington Trust Philanthropic Speaker Series Virtual Coffee Chat (session #84) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Her topic, “Digital Strategies for Funders" was very helpful to Wilmington Trust’s endowment, foundation and nonprofit clients and their trustees. She did an excellent job describing the Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. This is very important to all nonprofits as they pivot back to the new world. She also provided key insights on how to maximize LinkedIn to tell your story. She is a top notch teacher and coach and we were very lucky to have her at our session!"
Walter J. Dillingham, Jr., CFAManaging Director, Wealth Advisory and Endowments & Foundations, Wilmington Trust, N.A.
Thanks again for your help with this successful event and also for sharing on social media. You are a rockstar! I honestly look forward to having more opportunities to collaborate in the future. 🌺
Yessenia SotoCommunity Engagement Officer on Civil Society Resourcing, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

Perspective from our Founder

Generative AI enables us to create meaningful social impact on a global scale. By integrating this transformative technology into our work, we unlock new possibilities, drive innovation, and shape a future where technology becomes a catalyst for positive change.

Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE
Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFREFounder / CEO
The International Social Impact Institute®
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Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE

Founder / CEO
The International Social Impact Institute®