Impact Podcasts + Global Opps, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, May 9, 2025

May 09, 2025

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Why Podcasts Matter for Impact Careers

Podcasts are a fantastic way to stay inspired, learn new skills, and connect with leaders in the social impact space. You can listen anytime-on a walk, commute, or while making coffee. They offer real stories, practical advice, and honest conversations you won’t find anywhere else.

Being a guest or even starting your own podcast is also a great way to build your reputation, share your work, and connect with a broader network. It takes effort, but it’s rewarding and a lot of fun.

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10 Great Podcasts in the Impact Sector

  1. The Social Change Career Podcast
    https://socialchangecareerpodcast.libsyn.com
    Honest conversations with changemakers about building a career of impact.
    Leave a review & enter to win a PCDN Career Digest subscription!

  2. Awarepreneurs
    https://www.awarepreneurs.com/podcast
    Insightful interviews at the intersection of business, impact, and mindfulness.

  3. ImpactAlpha Podcast
    https://impactalpha.com/podcasts/
    News and stories about impact investing and social entrepreneurship.

  4. Next Economy Now (LIFT Economy)
    https://www.lifteconomy.com/podcast/
    Conversations with leaders building a more just and sustainable economy.

  5. Disruptors for Good
    https://causeartist.com/category/podcast/
    Stories of social entrepreneurs using business for good.

  6. Impact Hustlers
    https://www.impacthustlers.com
    Interviews with entrepreneurs tackling big social and environmental problems.

  7. Business Fights Poverty
    https://businessfightspoverty.org/podcast/
    Deep dives on how business can help solve global challenges.

  8. Money + Meaning
    https://www.socapglobal.com/money-meaning-podcast/
    Conversations on impact investing and social finance.

  9. Cause & Purpose
    https://www.causeandpurpose.org
    Stories from leaders making a difference on the ground.

  10. Capitalisn’t
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalisnt/id1326698855
    Smart takes on how capitalism works-and doesn’t-for society.

Podcasts are a powerful tool for learning and connecting in the impact world. Whether you’re listening, being a guest, or hosting your own, they help you grow and share your story. Give a few a try-you might just find your next big idea or connection. And if you enjoy a show, leave a review or share it with a friend to help spread the word!

Social Impact Opportunities

Programme Officer / Legal Programme Officer Asia

Legal Programme Officer - TR Foundations About the Role: The Legal Programme/ Programme Officer, Asia will be based out of Manila and work closely with our Asia Hub. Playing a key role in supporting TrustLaw’s members and delivering the TrustLaw service across Asia-Pacific

Executive Director - Builders Network

Who We AreBuilders is a movement to empower flexible thinkers and problem-solvers—Builders—to push back against the destructive forces of extremism.

Venture Development Manager | MEST Africa

About the ProgramThe UNICEF StartUp Lab is a six-month tech accelerator programme for impactful startups andbusinesses working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals for children and young people,across several sectors including education, health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH), and child protection. The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICAand implemented by MEST Africa.

National Organizing Director, Campaigns - Action for the Climate Emergency, US, Remote

Apply to National Organizing Director, Campaigns at Action for the Climate Emergency in Remote.

Support Associate (Temporary), US

TalkingPoints is an award-winning education technology non-profit organization with the mission to drive student success by unlocking the potential of families to fuel their children’s learning.

MIRE+ Emergency Response Consortium Manager (Colombia)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of MIRE + Emergency Response Consortium Manager for Colombia. The purpose of the position is to ensure MIRE+ emergency and early recovery responses are implemented with quality, in a coordinated and timely manner, in compliance with donors and partners’ strategies and policies and in accordance to target populations’ needs in a rapidly evolving context

MSF International - Publications Officer

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Dakar, Nairobi, Brussels, or Kuala Lumpur

Join the team — Someday Studios, London

We’re looking for our first hire: a smart, proactive and adaptable generalist to keep our operations and projects running smoothly. You’ll coordinate site logistics, support brand launches, manage suppliers and reporting, and act as a key point of contact across projects. You’ll work closely with the founders and help shape how we grow the business.

Control Risks hiring Associate Director, Business Intelligence in Bogota

UNICEF Canada hiring Senior Coordinator, Youth Programs in Toronto

The Senior Coordinator, Youth Programs will support the Manager, Youth Participation to administer youth participation activities, including U-Report Canada, and the Youth Advocacy Program. In your role, you will work closely with the Youth Programs team to provide opportunities to meaningfully engage young people in policy advocacy.

Chief of Staff (growth focused), DC

We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to the CEO focused on driving execution across marketing, growth, and partnership operations.

Senior Research Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant -

Ipas Pakistan looking to hire Senior RM&E consultant for the period of 6 to 9 months. .

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Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of fellows to become effective catalysts for peace.

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Social Impact News & Resources

Joke of the Day

Why did the solar panel get promoted?
Because it had outstanding energy all year long.

🌐 News

  • 🌀 Can Crypto Help Create a Fairer Future? MIT Technology Review explores Worldcoin, a startup using biometric scans and blockchain to create a more inclusive digital ID and UBI system. The idea: scan your iris, receive cryptocurrency. It’s raising questions about ethics, privacy, and equity in the Web3 era.
    👉 Read more

  •  Bill Gates Reflects on Giving It All Away — Two decades into his mission to give away most of his wealth, Gates shares lessons learned, why philanthropy can’t replace policy, and what still drives him to push for global health and climate solutions.
    👉 Read more

  • 💊 The High Price of Survival — ProPublica investigates how Revlimid, a cancer drug that once cost $215 per pill, became a symbol of broken drug pricing in the U.S., raising deep questions about profit, access, and reform in healthcare innovation.
    👉 Read more

🏢 Organization Profile
Idealist.org
A long-trusted platform in the impact sector, Idealist connects mission-driven professionals with jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at nonprofits and beyond.
💼 Explore jobs on Idealist

🔗 LinkedIn Profile to Follow
Iman Lipumba –A dynamic voice in climate advocacy, digital storytelling, and inclusive development in Africa. Her insights on youth engagement and localization in the SDGs are worth following.
👤 Follow Iman Lipumba

🏢 Career resources
Check out the new PCDN Career Board - Almost 400 Impact Opps are posted