COMMUNITY
Living Our Purpose Beyond Profit
My company, Big Purpose Big Impact LLC, was built to help others do the same — to align their business success with lasting social good. Together, we help entrepreneurs and small and mid-size businesses turn generosity into strategy and purpose into prosperity.
As a small business owner, I know my greatest impact comes from focusing my time, talent, and treasure where they can make the most difference. For me, that’s supporting women and girls through education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Whether it’s mentoring through local accelerator programs, partnering with women-led nonprofits, or investing in initiatives that create opportunity, I believe empowered women empower communities in the US and around the world.
Where Purpose Meets Practice
What I Focus On
Behind Me
My belief in giving back comes from the idea that we’re all part of something bigger — a community that thrives when each of us does our part. I believe we all share a responsibility to be active citizens, not bystanders, using whatever influence or ability we have to make things better.
For me, that’s what stewardship means: taking responsibility and then stepping up to act. I’ve seen what happens when people and businesses do — lives change, communities strengthen, and hope grows. That’s why giving back isn’t a program or a promise for me; it’s how I choose to live and lead.
Why I Give Back
For me, community isn’t a marketing angle — it’s who I am. From my earliest days volunteering with the Girl Scouts and my church youth group to coaching business leaders here in Colorado, I’ve seen how generosity and growth are deeply connected. That belief is the heartbeat behind everything I do.
Over the years, I’ve learned that good intentions aren’t enough. There are plenty of “nice-to-dos,” but what truly matters is impactful action — work that measurably improves lives and strengthens communities. That’s the difference between charity and change, and it’s the principle that guides everything I teach and practice.
Our Favorites
https://kiva.org/
About
More than 1.7 billion people around the world are unbanked and can’t access the financial services they need. Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 in San Francisco, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.
Kiva does this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva’s work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care.
We support Kiva because we firmly believe that when women thrive, they reinvest in their communities, create jobs for other women, and help break cycles of poverty.
Our Support
Since 2008, Sue has made over 80 loans total to entrepreneurs in 24 countries so far... and only 2 have defaulted! She prioritizes women from countries where she has worked on international development projects or where she has travelled. 99% of all loans she has made have been to women entrepreneurs.
WORK RELATED COUNTRIES INCLUDE: Philippines, Kenya, Jordan, Pakistan, Haiti, Palestine
TRAVEL RELATED COUNTRIES INCLUDE: Peru, Samoa, Vietnam, Guatemala
Sample of Loans Made:
We support education for girls in developing countries as a way to break cycles of poverty.
About
Education Elevated was founded by Executive Director, Gerri Kier, after a trek she did in Nepal when she learned about the challenges faced by the Sherpa people. Many children in remote areas have to walk 1-3 hours ONE WAY to get to a school. Parents of girls will not allow them to walk those distances to school so most receive no formal education.
Every year, Education Elevated supports the running and maintenance of the school they helped build in Chyangba Village for boys and girls.
Annually, the annual fundraiser and silent auction raises funds for teacher salaries, school maintenance, student uniforms and supplies. Sponsorships of $600/each allows 24 girls are able to receive schooling, room and board, a uniform, and all school supplies.
Our Support
Sue has twice sponsored a girl to receive schooling. In addition, she served as Secretary on the Board for two years.
https://www.educationelevated.org/
Our Support
Sue has provided 20+ hours of pro bono mentoring/business coaching to each of four aspiring women entrepreneurs to date:
** Pia - group home for developmentally disabled African American adults in metro Denver
** Tara - Trauma Recovery and Spiritual Development speaker and coach and a Retreat in Ecuador
** Cheryl - resource connection business for underserved populations
** Char - cleaning company specializing in vacation home rental turnover services
- 2-3 classes/week using RMMFI's comprehensive curriculum covers marketing, operations, financials, and management.
- 12+ hours individualized mentoring from volunteers with expertise in business, finance, and accountability (like Sue)
- Access to Launch Grants and microloans (Launch Loans up to $3,500) to help entrepreneurs get what they need to start the business.
- A full year of ongoing support through an intentional and customizable 12-month Launch Plan and access to continued education
About
RMMFI supports resilient Coloradans who are ready for business ownership that have faced marginalization, societal barriers, or low-wage employment. RMMFI works with entrepreneurs from a variety of high-barrier backgrounds across locations, ages, and demographics which results in a diverse, welcoming community of entrepreneurs.
We love to support RMMFI because we stand for women becoming entrepreneurs as a way to break cycles of poverty and build financial freedom.
https://rmmfi.org/
Nonprofits We Support
Join Me?
I believe we each have a role to play in building stronger, more equitable communities — and it starts with taking action where we are.
If you’re a business owner, consider how your time, talent, and resources could support a cause that reflects your values. If you’re an individual, find a local organization that inspires you and ask how you can help.
I’ve seen firsthand how collaboration multiplies impact. When we connect purpose with action, generosity becomes contagious — and communities thrive.
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