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Check back often for the latest Social Innovation Forum news and to stay up-to-date on the work of our Innovators and Entrepreneurs. 

  • A Call for Action and Accountability Emerges from 2019 Social Innovator Showcase

    Connect with one or more of our amazing 2019 Social Innovators today!

    On Tuesday, May 14, the Social Innovation Forum put on its annual Social Innovator Showcase featuring the fantastic 2019 Social Innovator cohort. These eight Innovators presented their pitches to an audience of more than 350 people. Thank you to our full staff, 2019 Social Innovators, event sponsors, and community leaders for being a part of this special night. 

    2019 Innovator Photos

  • Seeking Funding Partners for Social Issue Tracks

    The Social Innovation Forum team is actively recruiting partners for our 2020 “social issue track” process.

    Are you a philanthropist eager to get to know effective local nonprofits? Would your foundation benefit from the support of SIF to source and vet potential grantees? Do you want to broaden your understanding of critical social issues and work with others to identify and accelerate solutions? 

    Anita Sharma of PAIR Project at 2018 Showcase

  • Unpacking Ableism: A Session with Partners for Youth with Disability

    How to recognize ableism from societal structures to our daily lives

    On February 14, the Social Innovation Forum hosted the first workshop of a two part series focused on Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion. Led by Steve Slowinski from 2018 Social Innovator Partners for Youth with Disability (PYD), the “Introduction to Disability and Inclusion” workshop taught participants the basic principles of ableism and inclusion. A deeper look into disability etiquette will take place April 30, with a focus on “Building Accessible, Inclusive Workplaces & Events.” Here are some key takeaways from the first workshop.

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  • Recap of SIF & Alray Scholars "A Call to Action: The Valedictorians Project"

    Reflections, take aways, and next steps

    This blog post includes all of the resources that were shared amongst SIF and community members convening to discuss the Valedictorians Project report in the Boston Globe. This blog post also highlights the challenges facing students in the Boston Public Schools as they transition from high school to college and navigate towards graduation and a career.

    Panelists at Valedictorians Project discussion

  • The Inside Scoop on SIF's Coworking Space

    Hear from current coworking members on shared office space, networking, & more!

    Learn more about coworking at the Social Innovation Forum! The SIF Coworking space offers nonprofit organizations a community where they can connect, learn, and grow. Here's what our current coworking members had to say about shared office space, networking, and more!  

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  • Upcoming Collaborative Funding Opportunity

    Join us for an info-session in February

    Does a collaborative funding experience excite you? Are you interested in having an impact in your community? Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved with the Social Innovation Forum and other donors? Then, please join us for an information session to learn more about our collaborative Social Issue Track process.

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  • Connect for Impact: The 2018 Annual Report

    Let’s make it our mission to connect more often and more deeply in the year ahead
    • By Susan Musinsky & Ryan Dings
    • Published on December 12, 2018

    Our 2018 Annual Report is here! Read about SIF's work connecting nonprofits, funders, volunteers, and others to accelerate social impage in greater Boston. 

    Connect for Impact Cover