Laura Anderson
Sonoma,CA
Summary
Senior social impact leader with 12+ years of experience building and scaling programs at the intersection of business and social good. Proven track record of launching new impact functions, managing multi-million-dollar grantmaking portfolios, and leading cross-functional initiatives that align corporate strategy with community needs. Expertise spans program design, nonprofit partnerships, grantmaking, employee engagement, and external representation with governments, NGOs, and philanthropic partners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Social Impact
Instacart
10.2021 - Current
- Hired as Instacart’s first social impact leader to build the company’s impact function from the ground up.
- Built and launched Instacart’s social impact strategy and roadmap.
- Created and scaled strategic nonprofit partnerships, leveraging technology and resources to advance food security.
- Lead Instacart Health for Nonprofits, enabling food-as-medicine programs through Instacart Health tools.
- Designed and oversee Employee Impact programs
- Serve as a cross-functional leader, driving initiatives with Marketing, Product, Engineering, Policy, and Communications.
- Represent Instacart externally with nonprofits, policymakers, and industry partners.
Program Lead, Strategic Initiatives
Airbnb.org
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Directed programs within Airbnb.org’s $20M+ grantmaking portfolio, leading strategy, partnerships, and execution for housing initiatives serving people in crisis.
- Managed global housing programs supporting refugees, disaster survivors, and patients traveling for medical care.
- Designed and deployed grantmaking strategies, funding leading NGOs to expand housing and community support.
- Built and sustained high-impact nonprofit partnerships across health, refugee resettlement, and humanitarian response.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Policy, Marketing, Legal, Operations) to align impact with Airbnb’s brand and mission.
Program Manager, Social Impact
Zynga.org
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Managed social impact programs for Zynga’s philanthropic arm, harnessing the power of games to raise awareness and funding for nonprofits.
- Managed employee giving and volunteering programs, fostering a culture of impact across the company.
- Built and maintained nonprofit relationships, ensuring alignment between campaigns and partner missions.
- Provided program evaluation and reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
Client Relations, Social Responsibility
VolunteerMatch
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Led corporate social responsibility programs for Fortune 500 clients, focusing on grantmaking, employee engagement, and program strategy.
- Advised clients on CSR and grantmaking program design to maximize impact and measurement.
- Built scalable Volunteer Champion programs and trained 200+ employees on CSR best practices.
Education
Certificate - Corporate Sustainability
New York University
New York, New York10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders & Sciences
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2011
Timeline
Director, Social Impact
Instacart
10.2021 - Current
Program Lead, Strategic Initiatives
Airbnb.org
10.2016 - 10.2021
Program Manager, Social Impact
Zynga.org
08.2013 - 10.2016
Client Relations, Social Responsibility
VolunteerMatch
02.2012 - 08.2013
Certificate - Corporate Sustainability
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders & Sciences
University of Oregon
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