Engage for Impact

The Social Innovation Forum creates positive social change in greater Boston by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks.

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Waypoint Adventure student — Waypoint Adventure, a 2015 Social Innovator

Mission

The Innovation

Across greater Boston, leaders are implementing effective solutions to critical social issues and seek partners to help grow their impact.
The Catalyst

The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) connects these leaders with local supporters who seek new ways to use their resources – money, time and talent – to create positive social change.
The Impact

SIF increases the leaders’ capacity for social change and builds networks that continue to accelerate impact in the community.

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Veterans Legal Services

Veterans Legal Services' mission is to promote self-sufficiency, stability, and financial security of homeless and low-income veterans through free and accessible legal services.

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COVID-19 and the importance of supporting our local nonprofit organizations

A letter to our Social Innovation Forum Community

At this time of real challenge in the world and in Eastern Massachusetts, the health and well-being of our community members is our top concern. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has stopped all convenings and programming through early April, and our staff team will be working remotely for the next two weeks. We will continue to evaluate our options for the Showcase, which is currently scheduled for Monday, May 18. We will keep you informed about any changes over the next few weeks.

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A letter to our Social Innovation Forum Community

Dear Friends and Supporters of the SIF Community,
At this time of real challenge in the world and in Eastern Massachusetts, the health and well-being of our community members is our top concern. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has stopped all convenings and programming through early April, and our staff team will be working remotely for the next two weeks. We will continue to evaluate our options for the Showcase, which is currently scheduled for Monday, May 18. We will keep you informed about any changes over the next few weeks.
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Third Interview Pair: Toni Elka (Future Chefs) and Klare Shaw (Liberty Mutual Insurance)

Our third interview pair for the Moving Forward Together interview blog series features Toni Elka, Executive Director of and Klare Shaw, National Director of Programs at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Toni and Klare's approach to resolving power dynamics began with an awareness of how their leadership presence would affect the quality of their relationship. As Klare mentions, Toni chose to be very direct and confident from the beginning. similarly, Klare was willing to help Toni through any of her challenges. We hope you enjoy reading more about Toni and Klare's journey towards a more trusting and stronger relationship.
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Approach and Impact Lunch

OUR APPROACH & IMPACT
The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) plays a critical role in the social impact community by educating, engaging, and connecting resource providers (funders, investors, and volunteers) and on-the-ground leaders of nonprofit organizations. Our ...