Social Innovation Forum

How Can Intermediaries Accelerate Social Change?

Intermediary organizations often serve as the “marketplace” or “central square” of the social sector

• By Stephanie Dodson Cornell
• Published on February 15, 2018

As funders and collaborators supporting the hundreds of thousands of social ventures in the world, we have collectively put tremendous effort into sorting through what works in solving challenging social problems. The story we often miss is the critical role of intermediaries in the field.  

March Social Issue Talk Series

• By Tanya Inwald
• Published on February 09, 2018

This March (and early April), the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) will hold eight free, educational events across the city as a part of our annual March Social Issue Talk Series where funders and community leaders can hear from leading experts and our 2018 Social Innovators about the latest trends, best practices, and exciting innovations across a variety of fields.

New Capacity Camp Begins February 13

Eight-week program will support Boston-area nonprofit organizations whose work promotes successful advancement and integration for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

• By SIF Team
• Published on February 07, 2018

The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is proud to partner with the Immigrant and Refugee Funder Collaborative on Capacity Camp, an initiative to support greater Boston-area nonprofit organizations that focus on promoting successful advancement and integration for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Performance Report for 2016 Social Innovator Cohort Published

A look at successes, challenges, and lessons learned

• By Susan Musinsky
• Published on January 04, 2018

SIF is excited to share the Social Innovator Performance Report from the 2016 cohort. These reports are an opportunity to share with our community both the progress and lessons learned by these nonprofit organizations over the past 24 months in the Social Innovator Accelerator. 

The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Track Partnership

SIF’s unique funder partnership model offers learning, network-building, and leveraged impact

• By Carolyn Shaughnessy
• Published on December 19, 2017

With Track Partnership spots filling up for the 2018-2019 program cycle, we thought we’d take an opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions about SIF’s Track Partnership model.

More than a Book Club

SIF's revamped Book Club offers rich discussion on social issues in the greater Boston area

• By Ngoc Pham
• Published on December 11, 2017

Guest blogger Ngoc Pham reflects on her experiences with SIF's revamped Book Club, which offers rich discussion on social issues in the greater Boston area.

SIF Announces the 2018 Social Innovators

• By SIF Team
• Published on December 07, 2017

Tonight the Social Innovation Forum welcomes the newest cohort of Social Innovators. These eight organizations will participate in SIF's 24-month capacity-building program, receiving access to financial and in-kind support valued at more than $150,000 to help them accelerate their work and amplify their impact.

Hot off the presses: the 2017 SIF Annual Report!

• By Susan Musinsky
• Published on November 30, 2017

It is with great excitement that we share with you the Social Innovation Forum’s 2017 Annual Report: Building a Marketplace for Social Change.

SIF 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts with impact from the SIF portfolio

• By Holly Sloane
• Published on November 12, 2017

This holiday season, give and give back with these unique gifts from the Social Innovation Forum's portfolio of social impact organizations. From jewelry to gym memberships and much more in-between, find a way to incorporate social impact into your gift giving this year while finding a special gift for everyone on your list.

Less Jail, More Future

Three SIF Social Innovators make progress on criminal justice reform in MA

• By Michael Haroz
• Published on November 10, 2017

“Less Jail, More Future,” Roca’s mantra and call to action, is in the works for Massachusetts emerging adults facing the criminal charges thanks to the recent work of several Social Innovation Forum (SIF) Innovators: Chelsea-based Roca, Lowell-based UTEC, and Boston-based Citizens for Juvenile Justice.