Amber Melanie Smith

Amber Melanie Smith

NC, US

I empower people to activate their inner Changemaker so they can create massive social impacts in their communities, workplaces, and lives!

Amber Melanie Smith is a speaker, nonprofit founder and social entrepreneur, and social impact YouTuber. Through a growing online community of changemakers, speaking, and educational content, Amber helps people create their roadmap to a life and career that creates positive social change.


In college, Amber took off on a 3 month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has since mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes. Amber’s writing about social impact, service, and leadership has appeared in Fast Company, the Philanthropy Journal, and other media. In 2017, Amber was appointed a commissioner on the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service by NC Governor Roy Cooper. In 2019, Amber launched a YouTube channel to help educate a global audience on starting and growing a successful nonprofit organization or social enterprise, which has since reached over 53,000 subscribers.


Amber Melanie Smith is a speaker, nonprofit founder and social entrepreneur, and social impact YouTuber. Through a growing online community of changemakers, speaking, and educational content, Amber helps people create their roadmap to a life and career that creates positive social change.


In college, Amber took off on a 3 month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has since mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes. Amber’s writing about social impact, service, and leadership has appeared in Fast Company, the Philanthropy Journal, and other media. In 2017, Amber was appointed a commissioner on the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service by NC Governor Roy Cooper. In 2019, Amber launched a YouTube channel to help educate a global audience on starting and growing a successful nonprofit organization or social enterprise, which has since reached over 53,000 subscribers.


The 6 Ingredients of a Changemaker: Activating Your Unique Power to Make an Impact

Format: 45-60 minute keynote

In-Person or Virtual

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Corporate social responsibility, employee engagement and human resources leaders and organizations
  • Women’s leadership events
  • Conferences and events for audiences seeking their next career opportunities
  • Young professionals
  • Aspiring nonprofit or social enterprise founders and...
InspirationalLeadershipCorporate ResponsibilityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingSocial Impact

Creative Collabs: How to form Innovative Partnerships to Amplify Visibility and Impact!

Format: 60-90 minute workshop

In-Person or Virtual

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Current nonprofit professionals
  • Aspiring nonprofit or social enterprise founders
  • Socially-conscious small businesses or entrepreneurs

 

Audience Takeaways

  • How to clarify your ultimate goals and outcomes for a social impact partnership
  • What...
NonprofitCivic OrganizationsAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeSocial Impact

Diversifying Funding for Nonprofits: Earned Income as a Revenue strategy

Format: 60-90 minute workshop

In-Person or Virtual 


This program is perfect for:

  • Current nonprofit professionals
  • Aspiring nonprofit or social enterprise founders or fundraisers

 

Audience Takeaways

  • Understanding what Earned Income is and how it works
  • How to assess whether an Earned Income strategy is right for your...
NonprofitAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeConsulting