As a Co-founder of Social Impact Solutions, I specialize in helping healthcare and public health nonprofit organizations measure, communicate, and expand their impact. My passion is partnering with mission-driven organizations to strengthen their capacity for evaluation, secure sustainable funding, and ultimately improve community health outcomes. By blending my expertise in nonprofit strategy, social impact research, and program evaluation, I equip organizations with insights and tools to achieve lasting change.

I hold a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health Education from Loma Linda University, a Master of Science in Nutrition from Clemson University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Honors Pre-Health Sciences from Oklahoma State University. My academic research focused on advancing nutrition education in medical curricula and promoting lifestyle behavior change within healthcare—foundations that continue to inform my work in the nonprofit sector. I am also a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM).

Over the years, I have served in national leadership roles with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, including Vice President of Research and Vice President of the Trainee Executive Board. Through nonprofit consulting, conference presentations, and published research, I remain committed to advancing evidence-based practices and amplifying the voices of organizations working at the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, public health, and community well-being.

At Social Impact Solutions, our team partners with nonprofits to design effective evaluation strategies, conduct impact studies, and translate data into compelling narratives for funders and community stakeholders. Whether guiding a public health program, a nonprofit hospital initiative, or a community-based organization, I am dedicated to ensuring nonprofits have the clarity and confidence to demonstrate the measurable change their programs create and scale their impact.

Lauren Vanderpool

📣 New Nonprofit Webinar Series: Did you know donors consistently rank outcomes and impact as the number 1️⃣ reason they choose to give to an organization? Yet many nonprofits start the year with a strategic plan that doesn't prioritize (or completely overlooks) impact measurement & impact communication!
 
That’s why we are launching our 2026 webinar series with 2 highly practical sessions designed to help you move from strategy to measurable implementation.

Join us for this upcoming 2-part series on Making Your Impact Measureable in 2026 + How to Create an Impact Report that Inspires Generosity...

🗓️ Date: Friday, January 23rd & February 13th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM CST
🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gz-kSffX
 
🪄 Can't attend live? Register to receive the recordings!

In the 1st session, you will learn how to:

✅ Create or refine your strategic plan centered around nonprofit impact
✅ Identify metrics that clearly demonstrate the change your programs create
✅ Develop a step-by-step implementation roadmap
✅ Bonus AI Highlight: Use AI to create impact messaging & align your team around a shared impact-driven vision

Join us on Friday, January 23rd & February 13th for practical insights to help you measure your impact in 2026!

P.S. Even if you can't attend live, register to receive the recordings and other free giveaways from the Social Impact Solutions team!

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Lauren Vanderpool, DrPH, MS, DipACLM

Co-founder Social Impact Solutions | Public Health Initiatives for Social Impact | Lifestyle Medicine Advocate

Impact measurement isn't simply about compliance. It’s about making your programs the best they can be, gaining insights to expand your reach, and supporting your community as effectively as possible.

Many nonprofits treat impact measurement as something they have to do, for funders, reports, or audits.

But the organizations that lead well treat impact measurement as an invaluable process that makes their programs better. And this ultimately leads to better serving their communities... Fueling the core component of a nonprofit's mission.

Clear impact measurement answers the questions that matter most:
• What is actually changing as a result of our programs & organization?
• How are we creating change at the individual, organizational, and community level?
• Where are there gaps, and where do we need to adapt?

When leaders understand their impact, decisions become more intentional, and strategy becomes more focused.

Impact measurement stops being a burden and starts becoming a leadership tool.

Strong nonprofit impact measurement and communication begin with clarity, not complexity.

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Many nonprofits don’t struggle because they lack data, they struggle because the data they already have isn't being analyzed or reported in a practical way that guides action.

Context transforms impact metrics into insight and actionable next steps. 

Key insights and action steps lead to better leadership and stronger impact communication.

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Why Good Data Still Fails Without Context

Clear nonprofit impact communication isn’t just reporting numbers, it’s showing the meaning behind the metrics.

Nonprofits can communicate their impact more effectively when they define what real change looks like, developed measurable goals and objectives, and share their impact in a way that resonates with volunteers, employees, donors, and other stakeholders.

We shared these insights in our recent webinar, where we break down how clarity builds trust, confidence, and long-term stakeholder engagement.

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Donors don’t disengage because they don’t care, they disengage when they don’t feel connected to your mission.

Most supporters want to know:
• What changed because of my support?
• How is this work changing lives, families, and communities?
• What are the outcomes and impact of the organization I am supporting?

When nonprofits rely on activity counts instead of outcomes, donors are left to fill in the gaps themselves.
That’s where uncertainty grows.

Clear impact communication doesn’t overwhelm.
It explains.
It connects.
It builds confidence.

When donors understand your impact, trust becomes sustainable, not seasonal.

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Tracking fewer impact metrics creates more clarity than tracking as many data points as possible. They just have to be the right impact metrics...

When nonprofits focus on meaningful indicators, impact measurement and communication becomes more clear and more credible.

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How to Know If a Metric Is Worth Tracking

Effective impact communication helps supporters understand not just what happened last month or last year, but why it matters and what the future holds too.

Clear impact communication builds confidence and long-term engagement.

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What Makes Impact Communication Effective?

A common challenge some nonprofits face is collecting too many data points and using too little of it.

Effective impact measurement focuses on relevance:
• What decisions does this data inform?
• What questions does it answer?
• What learning does it support?

When metrics are clearly tied to strategy, teams stop reporting for the sake of reporting, and start learning.

That’s where nonprofit impact communication becomes meaningful.

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Chief Marketing Officer

Direct marketing communication with donors, developing relationships, managing marketing communications including direct mail, email marketing and special events.

Sr. Vice President (SVP), Marketing and Brand Development

Just Reboot- when business as usual isn't working.

Certified Leadership Development expert and consultant with the John Maxwell Team.  Consulting with Clients on health of their business.  Create strategic plans for business turnaround and growth.  Consult with clients on best practices and strategic changes that can result in growth and profitability.  General business management consulting.

Business and Leadership Development

Williamson Dickies and VF Corp

Strategy and market research for new product launch.   Business planning for new business categories,. Work with Product Development on new product launches and on new categories of business.

Marketing Merchandise Manager

Kidz At Heart International

Director Of U.S. Training and Resources

Bownet Sports

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING LEADER
 My role is to provide branding direction and management, to invest in growth of talent resources through business and management coaching for entry level to mid level managers.   Corporate event planning. International business planning laying the ground work for international expansion during 2016.
–	Established a branding conference to unveil the new brand story. 
–	Grass roots marketing campaigns 
–	Coaching and management counseling for mid-level managers promoting healthy growth and succession planning within the organization.
–	Established decision-making parameters for event sales and promotion teams to increase profitability.

Strategic Management and Marketing Leader

Gospel Light

In this role I am responsible for product creation and branding and the communication of that message about that product line to the direct consumer using traditional media, social media and digital marketing platforms- an integrated approach between product vision and marketing execution. I am responsible for the look and message of the brand including final P&L responsibility.

Publishing and Marketing Director

Dynasty Apparel

In this position I was responsible for the Design, Development and Branding of the Williamson Dickies Brand of Licensed Young Menswear. Including sales presentations, pricing and margin requirements and retail partner presentations.

Brand Manager/ Williamson Dickies Sportswear

K-Swiss

Complete responsibility from Design to delivery for the apparel line at this company, including business growth, and bottom line P&L responsibility

VP of Apparel

Benetton Sportsystem

DIrector of Corporate Marketing and Product Development

adidas

Part of a team of developers who transformed athletic apparel and footwear in the USA.  Life time of experience with professional athletes, music artists, and international business. Part of the team led by Rob Strasser in bringing the new logo to life.

Senior Merchandiser

Dynamic Manager with decades of industry shifting experience she is excellent in leading people to achieve more than they believe they could. Company evangelist with a history in brand management and rebranding product lines, product development and launches, sales, fundraising and donor development-exceeding expectations and delivering results across multiple industries in the for-profit and the non-profit world. Experienced in:
--leading teams through change management.  
--business planning, marketing plans and tactical planning. 
--succession planning and developing employees.
--leading programs that engage new consumers and capitalize on untapped revenue opportunities —developing and introducing innovative products into the marketplace. 
--utilizing emerging platforms and designing campaign collateral to grow brand awareness. 
--accurately assessing business needs and allocating necessary resources to enhance brand positioning. 
--special event and conference planning. 
--communication development and managing teams to create successful campaigns that penetrate competitive markets.

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