Social Innovation Forum

Seeking Funding Partners for Social Issue Tracks

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

• By Carolyn Shaughnessy
• Published on March 27, 2019

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? 

Unpacking Ableism: A Session with Partners for Youth with Disability

How to recognize ableism from societal structures to our daily lives

• By Lizzy Williams
• Published on March 20, 2019

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.

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

Reflections, take aways, and next steps

• By Kassandra Goncalves
• Published on March 18, 2019

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.

The Inside Scoop on SIF's Coworking Space

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

• By Kassandra Goncalves
• Published on March 18, 2019

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!  

SIF launches Spring Social Issue Talk Series

The Social Issue Talk Series gets off to an early start this year

• By Lizzy Williams
• Published on January 30, 2019

Funders and community members are invited to join the Social Innovation Forum for eight educational events this Spring.

Upcoming Collaborative Funding Opportunity

Join us for an info-session in February

• By Carolyn Shaughnessy
• Published on January 24, 2019

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.

Co-op's Converse: An Inside Look into the Social Innovation Forum Experience

• By Nia Carter, Michelle Faulkner
• Published on December 14, 2018

We asked our Northeastern University Co-ops, Michelle Faulkner and Nia Carter, to reflect on their time at SIF as they near the end of their Co-op experiences.

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. 

Coworking Member Interview: Boston Impact Initiative

Susan Musinsky and Mark Watson talk coworking, connections, and social capital

• By Susan Musinsky
• Published on December 11, 2018

Our Executive Director, Susan Musinsky, interviewed Mark Watson, the Executive Director of Boston Impact Initiative (BII) about BII's experience as an SIF coworking member organization.

SIF Announces 2019 Social Innovator Cohort

Eight nonprofits welcomed into 24-month capacity-building program

• By SIF Team
• Published on December 06, 2018

The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is excited to announce the selection of eight nonprofits for our 2019 Social Innovator cohort. Over the next two years, the Social Innovators will receive financial and capacity-building support valued at more than $150,000 to help them gain visibility, expand their networks, and strengthen their impact.