ABOUT US
Building Social Good helps mission-driven organizations strengthen their leadership, systems, and capacity to create lasting community impact.
Our Mission
We build social good by developing mission-driven leaders and organizations.
Our Vision
Communities where mission-driven leaders create lasting good.
Our Values
Action-Oriented
We turn ideas into action.
Dignity and Worth
We take the time to understand the people we work with and the communities they serve, honoring the inherent dignity, strengths, and self-determination of every person.
Integrity
We build trust through honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Meet The Builders
Samantha "Sam" Church, MSW
FOUNDER & CEO
Sam is a community-oriented leader who believes in the dignity and worth of all people. She's a systems thinker and innovator. She’s also a builder who connects ideas to action. Prior to launching Building Social Good, Sam spent 13 years in various leadership roles at nonprofit organizations, including serving as Executive Director of three nonprofits. Sam received her Master's in Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She completed graduate coursework in Facilitating Community and Organizational Change as well as Negotiation which helped shape her interest in leadership and facilitation. She is an alumni of the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship and Weinberg Fellows programs. She developed her passion for community service during her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines.
Lama Chang
CONSULTANT
Lama brings a wealth of experience in organizational development and project management. Guided by her family motto, "I maikaʻi i ke kalo i ka ʻohā," she believes in striving to be the best reflection of her elders, a belief that permeates her work. Lama excels in team building, leadership development, managing complex projects, event planning, bookkeeping, human resources support, and more. She brings much-needed infrastructure support to organizations seeking to enhance their structure and efficiency. Her dedication to empowering teams and fostering growth aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting nonprofits on their journey to create positive and lasting social impact. Lama lives in Honolulu with her family.
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Danielle "Dani" Spangler
CONSULTANT
Danielle “Dani” has expertise in processes, organization, and compliance. Prior to joining Building Social Good, Dani had over 15 years of experience as a clinical provider, lead therapist, and clinical manager. Dani received her Master's in Communication Disorders from Florida State University. She currently lives in the Florida panhandle and works part-time for Building Social Good and part-time as the project manager of her household; raising two spirited and active young daughters. Dani enjoys spending time at the beach, exploring the dune lakes where she lives, and trying out new restaurants and recipes.
Garrett Iha
CONSULTANT
Garrett brings over 35 years of expertise in the financial sector. Not yet ready to retire, Garrett is dedicated to assisting nonprofits in strengthening their financial policies, procedures, and practices. Committed to his community, Garrett serves on the Board of Directors of Adult Friends for Youth. He resides in Honolulu with his family and, during his free time, enjoys pursuing his passion for golf.
Our Story
In 2021, our Founder, Sam, was leading a homeless service organization while raising a newborn and navigating the lasting impacts of the pandemic. Like many social impact leaders, she felt stretched too thin. As she considered the next chapter of her career, colleagues began reaching out for help with projects because they, too, were feeling stretched too thin. Sam officially launched SDC Strategies in 2022 to help organizations with grant writing, strategic planning, and financial management. The business grew through word of mouth as more leaders sought practical, trusted support. Over time, our work expanded. We helped organizations secure and manage multimillion-dollar contracts, design new programs, respond to disasters, and plan for growth. We also built an experienced team that understands the realities of leading organizations committed to social good. As the business grew, SDC Strategies evolved into Building Social Good—a name that better reflects who we are and what we do today. We're not just filling gaps. We're developing courageous, trusted, and skilled leaders and organizations working to solve our communities' most pressing problems. We're working alongside nonprofits, foundations, government, and businesses—because it's on all of us to strengthen our communities. – Our new brand reflects our strength as builders. We work with you to build the skills, plans, systems, and resources that bring your vision for improving the well-being of people and places to life. Our clients spend every day helping people, protecting the environment, and strengthening communities. Having worked inside nonprofits, government, and social enterprises ourselves, we understand the pressure, pace, and responsibility this work carries. We take the time to understand each organization’s goals and challenges, then provide practical, actionable support—not cookie-cutter consulting. Through facilitation, skills development, and project management, we help leaders and organizations build the clarity and skills needed to advance meaningful ideas. Everything we do is grounded in transparency, authenticity, and action so our clients can build stronger organizations, create lasting impact, and do more good.
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