Social impact consulting grounded in real experience.

Olivia Cozzolino, social impact consultant, in a collaborative strategy session in Melbourne

When your work sits at the intersection of purpose and business, the challenges are different. You're balancing impact goals with commercial pressures, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and doing it all with limited time and resources.

That's where I come in. I'm Olivia, a social impact consultant with experience inside social enterprises, government and corporates, which means I understand your world not just in theory, but from experience. When you need specialist knowledge you don't have in-house, or simply the capacity to get things done properly, I can help.

I listen properly, give honest advice, and make sure things actually get done. Whether you need help with strategy, operations, facilitation or program design, I work alongside you to get clear on where you're going and then help you get there.

SERVICES

Running a social enterprise means balancing purpose and profit, often with less time and resource than the job really demands. Whether you need specialist expertise, a fresh perspective, or simply the capacity to get something done properly, that's where I come in, with practical, hands-on support grounded in real sector experience.

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Integrating social impact into your business is the right thing to do. But this stuff is harder than it looks, and getting it wrong is costly. I work with ESG managers, procurement teams and social impact leads to make that work practical, credible and effective. I understand both the corporate and social sector worlds, which means I can bridge the gap between good intentions and real outcomes.

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Government teams working on social procurement or community and economic development are stretched, and the accountability pressures are real. Having worked inside state government, I understand the bureaucracy, the compliance requirements and the need to demonstrate value for public money. I also bring deep social sector expertise — so you get someone who understands both sides and can hit the ground running.

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When you're investing in creating change, getting it right matters enormously. I help philanthropists and funders design grant programs that actually work, make confident funding decisions, and support the organisations they fund to succeed. Having worked on both sides of the grant process, I know what good looks like, and I know how to spot when it doesn't.

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If you're a creative practitioner feeling overwhelmed by the business side of things, whether it's finances, operations or strategy, I can help you sort it out. As a creative myself, I understand the tension between your practice and the business stuff. That way you can focus on what you do best: creating.

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Sometimes the best thinking happens when you're not sitting at a desk. If you've got a business or impact challenge to work through and you're open to doing things a little differently, I offer free Walk and Talk sessions in the Dandenong Ranges, just an hour from Melbourne. We walk, we talk, and you leave with clarity and a fresh perspective.

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Curious about working with me?

If you’re interested in exploring how we might work together, let’s schedule a call to see if I can support your goals.

Book a free phone or video call, where you can share more about your organisation, goals and the project or support you’re looking for.

I’ll talk you through the services I offer and you’ll have the chance to ask any questions about how we might work together.

Alternatively, send me an email olivia@impactpractice.au