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Notes from a Social Innovator Consultant

An insider’s perspective on a role that is part researcher, part speechwriter, part number cruncher, part cheerleader, and more.
- By Wendy Swart Grossman
- Published on June 08, 2018
Each year the Social Innovation Forum pairs the leader of each Social Innovator organization with a consultant to work one-on-one during the first six months of the Social Innovator Accelerator. Guest blogger and longtime SIF consultant Wendy Swart Grossman shares her perspective on the joys and challenges of this unique role.
Don’t Do It for the Grant Money. Do It to Take Your Organization to the Next Level

Anita Sharma of PAIR shares her perspective on the tremendous workload and tremendous value of being 2018 Social Innovator.
- By Anita Sharma, PAIR
- Published on June 04, 2018
Anita Sharma, Executive Director of PAIR shares her organization’s experience as a 2018 Social Innovator.
Calling for Positive Change and Action at the Social Innovator Showcase

2018 Innovators impress a full house at this year’s Showcase
- By Catherine Iannucci
- Published on May 29, 2018
On Monday, May 14, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) put on its 15th annual Social Innovator Showcase, and the 2018 Social Innovators brought the audience to its feet.
Capstone Recap: Supporting Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylum Seekers

Seven local nonprofits present their approaches to promoting the successful advancement of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
- By Christian Rodriguez
- Published on May 17, 2018
On Thursday, April 12, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) hosted a Capstone Event for participants of SIF’s second Capacity Camp program.
Building Board Culture & Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Board Members

Lessons from our Board Development Workshop with Vicki Burkhart
- By Annazulia Oomen-Lochtefeld
- Published on May 02, 2018
On April 24, the Social Innovation Forum hosted the second workshop in our board development series with Vicki Burkhart of the Burkhart Group. Here are some key takeaways.
Leverage Your Impact and Learn

SIF convenes “Next-Gen / Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy” funder collaborative focused on local impact and supporting youth and their families.
- By Carolyn Shaughnessy
- Published on March 15, 2018
School violence. Bullying. College access. Career readiness. The opportunity gap. Educational inequity. These are some of the most pressing issues facing young people and their families today. And these are the issues our new Next-Gen / Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Funder Collaborative is convening to help address.
Invested in Impact

A recap of our recent roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities of impact investment
- By Ryan Dings
- Published on March 14, 2018
On February 15, 2018, Social Innovation Forum (SIF) hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities of impact investment.
Social Issue Talk Recap: Breaking the Cycle of Youth Incarceration by Increasing Equitable and Appropriate Policing

A conversation about taking a trauma-informed approach to young people and the justice system
- By Lisa H. Thurau, Strategies for Youth
- Published on March 13, 2018
Lisa Thurau, Founder and CEO of Strategies for Youth, a 2018 Social Innovator, shares her perspective on the first event in SIF's Social Issue Talk Series.
Leading with Presence: Behind the Scenes of the 2018 Social Innovator Accelerator

Reflections on storytelling and leadership training
- By Regina Snowden, Partners for Youth with Disabilities
- Published on March 06, 2018
In this guest blog post, Partners for Youth with Disabilities Founder & Executive Director Regina Snowden reflects on her experience at the Leading with Presence training offered by SIF in-kind partner Ariel.
Get a Beer (or a Coffee) and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD) is June 21

Join the SIF team and our partners for Coffee & Donuts 2.0
- By Anna Trieschmann
- Published on February 22, 2018
Whether over caffeine or cocktails, we look forward to coming together once again and to also challenging our colleagues across the country to bring together their nonprofit leaders and funders for conversation, connection, and collaboration.

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Notes from a Social Innovator Consultant

An insider’s perspective on a role that is part researcher, part speechwriter, part number cruncher, part cheerleader, and more.

Don’t Do It for the Grant Money. Do It to Take Your Organization to the Next Level

Anita Sharma of PAIR shares her perspective on the tremendous workload and tremendous value of being 2018 Social Innovator.

Calling for Positive Change and Action at the Social Innovator Showcase

2018 Innovators impress a full house at this year’s Showcase

Capstone Recap: Supporting Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylum Seekers

Seven local nonprofits present their approaches to promoting the successful advancement of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers

Building Board Culture & Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Board Members

Lessons from our Board Development Workshop with Vicki Burkhart

Leverage Your Impact and Learn

SIF convenes “Next-Gen / Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy” funder collaborative focused on local impact and supporting youth and their families.

Invested in Impact

A recap of our recent roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities of impact investment

Social Issue Talk Recap: Breaking the Cycle of Youth Incarceration by Increasing Equitable and Appropriate Policing

A conversation about taking a trauma-informed approach to young people and the justice system

Leading with Presence: Behind the Scenes of the 2018 Social Innovator Accelerator

Reflections on storytelling and leadership training

Get a Beer (or a Coffee) and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD) is June 21

Join the SIF team and our partners for Coffee & Donuts 2.0

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