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Third Interview Pair: Toni Elka (Future Chefs) and Klare Shaw (Liberty Mutual Insurance)

Moving Forward Together interview series
- By Kassandra Goncalves
- Published on March 10, 2020
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.
In the Marketplace: Bernadette (Bernie) Hampton-Jones

From Social Innovator, to Track Partner, to Innovator Consultant
- By Kassandra Goncalves
- Published on February 19, 2020
In the Marketplace is a new occasional blog series to introduce readers to the unique individuals whose hard work and commitment help SIF achieve its mission to accelerate positive social change in greater Boston. We recently sat down with Bernadette Hampton-Jones to discuss her unique experience serving in multiple roles at the Social Innovation Forum.
Social Issue Talk Series begins March 2

Hear from social issue area experts on the most pressing issues in greater Boston
- By Kassandra Goncalves
- Published on February 03, 2020
This Spring, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) will hold eight free, educational events across the city as part of our annual Social Issue Talk Series event.
In the Marketplace: Angela Lett of Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers

Reflections on 15 years of service in the nonprofit sector
- By Caroline Panchelli
- Published on December 19, 2019
The Social Innovation Forum’s marketplace approach to social change brings many unique people through our doors. That's why we're launching "In the Marketplace," a new blog series that introduces our readers to nonprofit professionals, donors, volunteers, and others in our community whose work is driving social change in greater Boston every day.
End of Year Match

Increase the impact of your year-end gift to the Social Innovation Forum
- By Allison E. Picott
- Published on December 18, 2019
We are thrilled to announce that The Devonshire Foundation is once again matching gifts to the Social Innovation Forum as we approach the calendar year end.
Are you a donor interested in promoting civic engagement in greater Boston?

Learn more about SIF’s upcoming collaborative funding opportunity for next-gen, emerging, and experienced donors
- By Carolyn Shaughnessy
- Published on December 16, 2019
This year SIF will convene a group of donors to form a collaborative social issue track focused on civic engagement.
Meet our amazing 2020 Social Innovator Cohort!

Eight Social Innovators to receive $150,000 in capacity-building support
- By SIF Team
- Published on December 06, 2019
The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is excited to announce the selection of eight nonprofit organizations for the 2020 Social Innovator cohort. We believe these organizations represent greater Boston's most innovative approaches to addressing some of our community's toughest social issues.
All in for Change

Read the 2019 annual report to learn more about what it means to be "all in" for change
- By Susan Musinsky & Ryan Dings
- Published on November 22, 2019
Are you all in for change? Read more about the exciting year the Social Innovation Forum has had and learn how you can become involved in greater Boston's "marketplace" for social change.
Announcing the 2020 Social Innovator Finalists

Seven Social Innovators will be selected in early December.
- By Kassandra Goncalves
- Published on October 22, 2019
The Social Innovation Forum is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Social Innovator Accelerator cohort. We believe these organizations represent the nonprofit sector's most promising approaches to addressing some of greater Boston's toughest social issues.
Second Interview Pair: Tref Borden (the Fish Family Foundation) and David Cohen (Doc Wayne Youth Services)

Moving Forward Together interview series
- By Kassandra Goncalves
- Published on August 16, 2019
Our second interview pair for the Moving Forward Together interview blog series features Tref Borden, Executive Director of the Fish Family Foundation, and David Cohen, Executive Director of Doc Wayne Youth Services (2014 Social Innovator). An important part to Tref and David's relationship building was their willingness to be open-minded and trusting of one another from the start. The Foundation is supportive of Doc Wayne's new initiatives, and both parties express interest in engaging in social change work. We hope you enjoy reading more about how Tref and David managed to move beyond power dynamics and create a vastly different model of a nonprofit and funder relationship.